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    Congressman Mooney Votes Against Minibus Funding Deal

    WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, the House of Representatives, with majority Democrat support, passed a thousand-page government funding bill for various departments. However, Congressman Alex X. Mooney took a stand against the funding bill, citing concerns over accountability and spending levels.In his statement regarding his vote against the funding bill, Congressman Mooney expressed his dissatisfaction with the process and the outcomes of the negotiation. He stated, “Once again, Congress is passing a spending plan that was negotiated behind closed doors and fails to hold the...

  • Local Government

    Congressman Mooney Condemns President Biden’s Border Visit

    WASHINGTON, D.C - Congressman Alex X. Mooney expressed strong criticism towards President Joe Biden's visit to the Southern Border, citing concerns over the impact of Biden's border policies. Mooney highlighted the detrimental effects of these policies, stating, "The Biden border crisis is impacting all of us. No community in West Virginia is safe from the scourge of deadly fentanyl pouring across our Southern Border, or the violence brought by illegal immigrants."Mooney further emphasized the consequences of President Biden's actions, pointing to specific cases such as...

  • Local Government

    Congressman Mooney Expresses Concerns over Latest Continuing Resolution

    WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, the House of Representatives passed a stopgap measure, known as a Continuing Resolution, to push government funding deadlines to March 8th and March 22nd.Expressing his concerns over the Continuing Resolution, Congressman Alex X. Mooney, who voted against the measure, stated, “I have warned that Congress would continue to kick the can down the road until a massive, bloated funding deal could be reached. And here we are. We should be working around the clock to end President Biden’s dangerous open border policies and weaponization of the Department...

  • Local Government

    Rep. Mooney Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs Plant Closure in Weirton

    Cleveland-Cliffs, the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America, has announced the closure of their tinplate steel production plant in Weirton. This closure comes as a devastating blow to the hardworking steelworkers in West Virginia.The tin produced in Weirton has been a crucial component in the production of food packaging and other containers. However, unfair foreign competition has put the plant at risk. In January 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs, along with the United Steelworkers, filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the Department of Commerce....

  • Local Government

    Congressman Mooney Votes to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

    Congressman Alex X. Mooney has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his alleged refusal to enforce immigration laws in the United States. Mooney accuses Mayorkas of breaching the public trust by providing misleading information to Congress and the American people regarding the consequences of his decisions and the current situation at the border.Mooney expressed his reasons for voting in favor of impeachment, stating, "I voted to impeach Secretary Mayorkas as he has been totally derelict in his duty to enforce the laws passed by Congress to...

  • Local Government

    Congressman Alex X. Mooney Votes to Crack Down on Illegal Immigrants

    WASHINGTON, D.C - Congressman Alex X. Mooney has recently voted in favor of several pieces of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of illegal immigration and ensuring the safety of our communities. These bills include the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R 5585), the Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act (H.R 6678), and the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R 6976).In a statement, Congressman Mooney expressed his support for these measures, stating, "I'm proud to vote for legislation to remove criminal illegal immigrants from our country....

  • Local Government

    Congressman Mooney Introduces the Protecting Private Job Creators Act

    WASHINGTON – Congressman Alex X. Mooney has introduced the Protecting Private Job Creators Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding the fixed-income market from burdensome Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements. The legislation seeks to exempt fixed-income securities, such as bonds, from a recent misinterpretation of an SEC regulation.In a statement, Congressman Mooney highlighted the need for clarity in the fixed-income market, stating, "The SEC's application of Rule 15c2-11 to fixed-income securities reverses decades of regulatory practice which threw...

  • Local Government

    Congressman Mooney Will Not Fund the Government Until the Border is Secure

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Alex X. Mooney has taken a firm stance on government funding, stating that he will not support any funding measures until the border is secure. Congressman Mooney's decision comes as he voted against the latest Continuing Resolution, which passed with overwhelming Democrat support and extended the government funding deadlines to March.In joining Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in his opposition to funding the government, Congressman Mooney emphasized the need for border security. He pointed out the alarming numbers of illegal crossings and encounters...

  • Local Government

    Congressman Mooney and Congresswoman Carol D. Miller Introduce Bill to Rename Clarksburg Federal Courthouse

    Congressman Alex X. Mooney and Congresswoman Carol D. Miller have proposed legislation to rename the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse." The bill, known as H.R. 6975, has received support from the entire West Virginia Congressional Delegation.The proposed renaming is in recognition of Judge Irene M. Keeley's remarkable career and contributions to the state of West Virginia. Judge Keeley made history in 1992 when she became the first woman appointed as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern...

  • Local Government

    Congressman Mooney Commends Steps to Support Steel Industry in West Virginia from Unfair Imports

    WASHINGTON - The U.S Department of Commerce has recently announced its findings regarding the unfair pricing and dumping of tin mill products into the American market from China, Germany, and South Korea. These imports have been detrimental to the domestic steel industry, specifically American tin mill producers. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will now review the findings to determine if tariffs should be imposed to protect the industry.The issue was brought to light in January 2023 when Cleveland-Cliffs and the United Steelworkers (USW) jointly filed an...

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