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Alex Mooney

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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.

Jul 22, 2015

Mr. Speaker, few institutions are as powerful and as secretive as the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve's monetary policy impacts the prices every American pays at the grocery store; the ability of businesses to obtain the capital…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-22
Jul 8, 2015

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…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-08
Jul 8, 2015

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2015-07-08
Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of Congressman Johnson's amendment to cut $2 million from the Office of Surface Mining regulatory and technology budget and transfer those funds to the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. This…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-25
Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Chairman, 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…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-25
Jun 25, 2015

I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Mooney). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Tipton

Congressional Record · 2015-06-25
Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Chairman, 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…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-25
Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Chairman, 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…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-25
Jun 25, 2015

I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Mooney). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Mooney of West Virginia

Congressional Record · 2015-06-25
Jun 25, 2015

Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an amendment to the fiscal year 2016 Interior Appropriations bill that will help strengthen transparency and oversight at the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA. My amendment simply provides $1 million…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-25
Jun 24, 2015

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2015-06-24

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