Alex Mooney

What you don't hear about is the overall regulatory costs imposed by Dodd-Frank that are weighing down our economy.

It is an honor and a privilege to serve the constituents of the Second Congressional District of West Virginia for a second term. As we begin the 115th session of Congress, my top legislative priorities are rolling back anti-coal…

Right now, down the street at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, our very own West Virginia attorney general, Patrick Morrisey, is arguing against the unconstitutional coal and job-killing plan known as the…

One of the most meaningful things a Member of Congress does is nominate some of the best and brightest students from our congressional district to serve our Nation's service academies. U.S. service academy graduates receive a first-rate…

This past weekend I met with members of the Syrian community in Charleston, West Virginia, to discuss ways that the Federal Government can help the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria. This is us meeting. In particular, we discussed H.R…

A few weeks ago, on June 22, it was the feast day of St. Thomas More. I was unable to get to the House floor that day, so I am going to tell you a little bit about him today. Sir Thomas More was known in the early 1500s as a Renaissance…

Last year, I spoke on the House floor about my serious concerns about the Export-Import Bank's interference of energy companies and the country of Australia. In 2013, the Export-Import Bank approved a loan of $640 million in financing for…

On Friday afternoon, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of West Virginia's finest gentlemen, Nicholas ``Corky'' DeMarco. A lifelong West Virginian, Corky was a leader in our State, in both private and public service…

Overuse of prescription pain medication is one of the leading causes of opioid addiction. When a patient has more narcotic pain medication than they need after a medical event, this excess medication can fall into the wrong hands. Narcotic…

On June 23, my home State of West Virginia experienced some of the worst flooding in our State's history. Here is a picture of a damaged home in Elk View, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, very typical of what was seen during the flooding…

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On May 1 of last year, I came to this floor to speak on behalf of the Syrian people. I called for stronger leadership from our Commander in Chief, President Barack Obama, in the Syrian conflict. Specifically, I urged the President to…

we know it is going to be in the billions, with a B, of the economic impact for dairy in the United States.

I think the key is the penalty, what is the penalty for not doing what you are supposed to do.

I do appreciate the opportunity to testify about my bipartisan bill, the Promoting Responsible Opioid Prescribing Act, or the PROP Act.

Each spring, a nationwide high school visual arts competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Since the art competition was created in 1982, over 650,000 entries have been…

There are few places in our country that have both strong historical significance and scenic beauty. Harpers Ferry is perhaps the greatest example of both. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, was founded in 1734 by Robert Harper, who purchased…

Every morning, countless West Virginians wake up fearing that they lost a loved one to drugs the night before; and every morning, far too many West Virginians find this fear has come true. The prescription drug abuse epidemic in our State…

Last month, I received notice from Michael Botticelli, the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, that, after a year of hard work from Federal, State, and local officials, Jefferson County, West Virginia, was designated as…

I thank Congressman Bill Johnson for inviting me to speak this evening. Ladies and gentlemen, this is it. This is one of the last chances to save the coal industry in my State of West Virginia. There is no time to hesitate. We have to act…

It has been nearly 4 weeks since President Obama visited my district in Charleston, West Virginia, to discuss the ongoing drug epidemic that is plaguing my State. West Virginia has the highest overdose rate in the country, with 29 out of…

Last Thursday, President Obama used his veto power for the fifth time since taking office. This time, it was to reject the $612 billion defense authorization bill: H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act. President Obama vetoed…

My State of West Virginia is experiencing a crisis. West Virginia is leading the country in a rather grim category: drug overdoses. This issue goes beyond party lines, and it is ripping our State apart. President Obama is bringing national…

I would like to take the time to recognize Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks on their 50th year as a national recreation area. Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area was established by an act of Congress on September 28, 1965, and has…

I would like to take the time to recognize the historic event that took place last week. On September 24, 2015, his Holiness Pope Francis became the first Pope to ever address Congress. I would like to thank all that were involved in this…