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Alex Mooney is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, job creation, and supporting the energy sector in his legislative efforts. Mooney previously served in the Maryland State Senate before moving to West Virginia, where he has continued to advocate for conservative policies. He was born on June 4, 1971.
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Doug Erwin. Doug is an extraordinary member of our West Virginia community who started the charitable organization called Backpack Buddies. In the summer, Backpack Buddies gives meal supplements…
On a separate issue, Mr. Speaker, several weeks ago, President Obama sent two of his top cronies in his war on coal, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Office of Surface Mining Director Joseph Pizarchik, to my home State of West Virginia…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 62, line 8, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $2,000,000)''. Page 132, line 24, after the dollar amount…
This amendment would strike $2 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Policy and transfer those funds to the deficit reduction account. The Office of Policy is located within the EPA Office of the…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 62, line 8, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $2,000,000)''. Page 62, line 19, after the dollar amount…
The single greatest threat to the national security of the United States is Iran's drive for nuclear weapons. The result of the negotiations being conducted by President Obama and our Western allies will shape the long-term security and…
I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015, also known as the medical device tax repeal. This bill would repeal the tax on medical device manufacturers that was put into place under ObamaCare. The…
It has now been more than 5 years since President Obama signed his landmark achievement, which he called the Affordable Care Act, into law. At that time, the President and the Democrats in Congress promised that their massive Federal…
America is a beacon of hope and opportunity to the world for a reason. Our military veterans, whom we honor this Monday during Memorial Day, put their lives on the line for our freedoms and constitutional rights. Our Founders put in place…
President Ronald Reagan once observed that the government's view of the economy is pretty simple: ``If it moves, tax it.'' Well, today, more than ever, President Reagan's words ring true. Taxes are prohibitively high. We can take a step in…
The National Park Service has turned its attention to attacking the ranchers at Point Reyes National Seashore.
I thank the gentleman from Colorado for the opportunity to rise and speak on this important issue. Mr. Speaker, I have some serious concerns about the future of the Export-Import Bank, particularly with this administration. In the past…
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