U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (AL)
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Rep. Barry Moore introduces legislation to support student athletes and universities
Rep. Barry Moore introduces NIL legislation to support student athletes and universities
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Rep. Barry Moore Urges Majority Leader Schumer to Prioritize American Families in Border Policy
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Barry Moore voiced his support for H.R.3602, the End the Border Catastrophe Act, which aims to address the ongoing border issues in the United States. The legislation includes measures such as resuming construction of the border wall, increasing the number of Customs and Border Patrol officers, and imposing restrictions on government funding to organizations that promote illegal activities.In a statement delivered on the House floor, Rep. Moore emphasized the urgency of the situation by directing a message to Majority Leader Schumer, stating,...
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Rep. Barry Moore Rejects $61 Billion Ukraine Funding Bill
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Barry Moore stood in opposition to H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which aimed to provide an additional $61 billion to Ukraine, including $300 million for border security, but with no allocation for the southern border of the United States.Speaking on his dissent, Moore expressed, "Instead of using the leverage we have to fix the number one issue Americans are concerned about, this legislation sends $61 billion more dollars to Ukraine on top of the $117 billion already sent with little oversight." He...
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Rep. Barry Moore Supports Funding to Protect Israel
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Barry Moore voted in favor of H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. This legislation provides $26.30 billion to support Israel's defense against Iran and its allies and to reimburse U.S. military operations in the region following recent attacks. This includes funding for missile defense, replenishing the Iron Dome, a new defense system, and artillery and munitions."Israel, our strong ally for more than 75 years, is battling a terrorist group that wants to extinguish their very existence," said Moore. "We must stand...
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Rep. Barry Moore Opposes Funding Gimmick Disguised as Taiwan Aid Bill
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Barry Moore took a firm stance against H.R. 8036, labeling it as a budget gimmick cloaked as a Taiwan aid bill. The legislation, which aims to allocate $8 billion to the Indo-Pacific to bolster Taiwan's military resources, has faced criticism for a provision that permits over $2 billion of the allocated funds to be diverted to Ukraine."I believe we should protect Taiwan from Chinese aggression, but this bill is just another example of the same old swamp shenanigans to funnel more money to Ukraine," expressed Rep. Moore. He further added, "I...
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ICYMI: Rep. Barry Moore Urges Addressing Reference Prices in Current Farm Bill Cycle
Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) drew attention to the economic challenges faced by agricultural producers under the current presidential administration, stressing the importance of addressing reference prices in the current Farm Bill cycle. Moore highlighted the crucial role of reference prices in providing a safety net for agricultural producers to navigate the risks stemming from increasing input prices and decreasing commodity prices.During his remarks on the House floor, Moore expressed concern over the impact of rising consumer prices and...
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Rep. Barry Moore: Condemns Biden's Appeasement Policy towards Iran
Washington, D.C. — This week, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) voted in favor of several bills aimed at holding Iran financially accountable for their attacks on Israel. In response to recent events, Moore criticized President Biden's approach towards Iran, stating that it emboldened the country to commit further acts of aggression."President Biden's policy of appeasement to Iran to please his radical voter base emboldened them to commit another horrific attack on Israel," Moore expressed. He highlighted the significance of the legislative actions taken, explaining, "These pieces...
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Rep. Barry Moore fights for FISA warrant requirement
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore stood firm in his stance against a two-year reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without any reforms. Moore has been a vocal advocate for implementing a warrant requirement to protect Americans' civil liberties."Tonight, we had one more chance to reform FISA and respect the Constitution, and I am disappointed that the effort did not have more support,” said Moore. "I voted to protect Americans' civil liberties and require the federal government to get a warrant before spying on American citizens."...
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Rep. Barry Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children Online
Rep. Barry Moore and Rep. Sylvia Garcia have introduced the Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment (STOP CSAM) Act. The legislation aims to expand protections for child victims and witnesses in federal court proceedings, facilitating restitution for victims of child exploitation, human trafficking, sexual assault, and violent crimes."Unfortunately, emerging technologies have only made it easier for criminals to obtain child sexual abuse material,” said Rep. Moore. "American victims have increased 422 percent...
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Rep. Barry Moore Opposes FISA Reauthorization without Warrant Requirement
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore took a stand against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) without a warrant requirement. Moore's opposition stems from concerns about FISA being utilized to unlawfully search and surveil Americans' data.In a statement, Moore expressed his strong stance, saying, "This legislation is called the 'Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act,' but it has been used hundreds of thousands of times to violate Americans' Fourth Amendment rights and spy on them without a warrant." He emphasized his refusal to...
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Rep. Barry Moore Congratulates Auburn Basketball Team on SEC Tournament Win
Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) took to the House floor to extend his congratulations to Coach Bruce Pearl and the Auburn Men's Basketball team for their victory in the SEC Tournament.In his remarks, Rep. Moore expressed his admiration for the team's performance, stating, "It is my honor to congratulate Coach Bruce Pearl, the players, and staff on an outstanding season once again." He also referenced a biblical verse, saying, "1 Peter 4:10 says, 'As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of...
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ICYMI: Rep. Barry Moore recognizes Ingram State Technical College during Second Chance Month
Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) praised J.F. Ingram State Technical College's commitment to helping formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society through education during his floor speech on Second Chance Month. April is Second Chance Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the challenges people face when adjusting to society after life behind bars.In his remarks on the House floor, Rep. Barry Moore highlighted the importance of providing second chances to those with criminal records, stating, "Securing a steady job, housing, and...
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Rep. Barry Moore Condemns Biden's Actions Toward Israel
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has expressed strong condemnation towards President Biden's recent actions concerning Israel. Moore, in solidarity with Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), signed a letter rebuking the Biden Administration's decision to abstain from a United Nations vote pushing for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza.In a statement, Moore criticized President Biden, stating, "Israel has been our trusted ally for more than 75 years, but President Biden is damaging our relationship by allowing his radical Democrat voter base to sway his foreign policy." Moore...
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Rep. Barry Moore Condemns Illegal Immigrant Crime in Hometown
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has spoken out after a disturbing incident in his hometown of Enterprise, Alabama, where a young girl was a victim of first-degree rape at the hands of an illegal immigrant. Expressing his concern, Moore stated, “My prayers are with this young girl and her family. Thanks to Biden’s reprehensible open border policies, every town is a border town, including mine.”Moore criticized President Biden for reversing the border security initiatives implemented by former President Trump, stating, "Biden undid every single one of President...
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Rep. Barry Moore Strengthens Team with New Hires
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) has recently announced the addition of two key members to his team. Marshall Macheledt has been appointed as the Legislative Director, while Christian Gentile will serve as the National Security Advisor.Expressing his enthusiasm for the new hires, Rep. Moore stated, “It's a blessing to add two experienced policy staffers to my team. My staff and I have made it a priority to keep the people we serve well-informed, and I am confident these new hires will help us take that standard to the next level.”Macheledt, who brings with...
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Rep. Barry Moore Opposes $1 Trillion Swamp Spending Package
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore voiced strong opposition to a 1,012-page, $1.2 trillion swamp spending package. Moore criticized the rushed timeline for reviewing the legislation, stating, "Many Americans are talking about March madness on the basketball court, but the real madness is happening in Congress.” He further expressed concern about the lack of border security provisions in the bill, highlighting the wasteful spending that prioritizes other agendas over American interests.According to Moore, "Members had 24 hours to review a thousand-page bill that...
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Rep. Barry Moore congratulates winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Washington, D.C. — This week, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-02) congratulated the category and overall winners of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Neo Minjoon Choi, a junior at Pike Road High School, was the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Alabama's Second District.Choi's mixed-media work is titled Hopeful Dreams, which is a drawing of himself and his dog, Ottom, a Shih Tzu. He incorporated origami, with cranes stacked and organized on the upper half. Choi said the work is his favorite piece and that, in addition to painting class, he learned by...
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Rep. Barry Moore Votes to Stop Biden's War on American Energy
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) showed his support for two pieces of legislation aimed at putting an end to President Biden's actions against American energy production. The first bill, H.R.6009, known as the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act and sponsored by Rep. Boebert (R-CO), seeks to block the Biden Administration's efforts to increase fees and requirements for energy production on American land. The second bill, H.R. 1121, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, sponsored by Rep. Duncan (R-SC), aims to lift Biden's ban on fracking.In...
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Rep. Barry Moore Opposes Medicare Advantage Cuts
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore has voiced his opposition to proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage plans. In a joint effort with Rep. Virginia Foxx and 45 colleagues, Moore penned a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing their concerns.Medicare Advantage plans have been a source of relief for many seniors, offering lower costs, out-of-pocket spending limits, improved care coordination, and additional benefits like dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage—all without extra premiums."Thanks to Biden's 17.9% inflation tax,...
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Rep. Barry Moore and Republican Colleagues Oppose Funding for Biden's Border Crisis
Rep. Barry Moore and 41 of his Republican colleagues have taken a firm stance against funding President Biden's ongoing border crisis. In a letter to his colleagues, Moore emphasized the importance of not supporting a deal that contributes to the current situation at the border."Republicans can't fix Biden's border crisis if we're funding it,” said Moore. "We must be willing to use the power of the purse and say we will not fund a deal that allows this crisis to continue. American families are counting on us to protect them, and they deserve real solutions, not just...