U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney
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Rep. Mooney opposes motion to table debate on speaker's removal
Congressman Alex X. Mooney voted against a Motion to Table debate on an effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, asserting that such a significant action warranted a comprehensive debate. He further indicated his intention to vote against the speaker's removal if the matter was brought to the House floor.
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Rep. Mooney Introduces Bank Risk Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Alex X. Mooney has introduced H.R. 8153, the Bank Risk Reduction Act, aimed at eliminating regulations hindering bank risk management and creating systemic risk. The legislation specifically targets Dodd-Frank’s mandatory margin requirements concerning interest rate swaps used for hedging against interest rate risk in bank assets.The need for such legislation arose from bank failures in early 2023 attributed to poorly managed interest rate risk. Rep. Mooney emphasized the negative impact of current regulations, stating, “Unfortunately, current...
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Congressman Mooney Statement on Radical EPA Energy Rule
Today, the Biden Administration finalized a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that forces coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or be shut down.Congressman Alex X. Mooney strongly criticized the new EPA rule, attributing it to what he perceives as the radical agenda of the Biden Administration. Mooney expressed his concerns, stating, “President Biden is running the most radical left-wing administration in history. President Biden has escalated the War on Coal that was started by President Obama. The Biden Administration has been dictating...
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Congressman Mooney Introduces the “Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act”
Congressman Alex X. Mooney has reintroduced the Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R 8049), aiming to end the preferential tax treatment of abortion. In a statement, Mooney emphasized, "Abortion is not health care and should not be considered a medical expense." The legislation would exclude elective abortions from being paid for out of various types of health savings accounts.Mooney was joined by seven House Republicans as original cosponsors, including Reps. Matt Rosendale, Jeff Duncan, Mary Miller, Dan Crenshaw, Paul Gosar, Bob Good, and Daniel Webster....
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Rep. Mooney Criticizes Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme
Washington, D.C – Today, President Joe Biden announced he is forgiving outstanding student loan debt for more than 30 million Americans, shifting the burden from those who willingly took out a loan to all taxpayers. This comes as President Biden has already unilaterally wiped away $146 billion in federal student loan debt without a single act of Congress.“Today’s announcement is just the latest abuse of power by President Biden. The Supreme Court ruled last year that the President does not have the power to unilaterally cancel student loan debt. Yet, Biden is blatantly...
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Rep. Mooney Votes NO on $1.2 Trillion Liberal Spending Bill
Rep. Alex X. Mooney took a firm stance against the $1.2 trillion partial government spending resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. In his dissenting vote, he criticized the bill for funding what he referred to as "President Joe Biden’s liberal priorities" at excessive levels. Mooney's strong opposition to the bill was evident in his statement, where he expressed his concerns about the implications of the spending package.Mooney highlighted various aspects of the bill that he found problematic, including its failure to fund President Trump's border wall...
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Rep. Mooney Monitors Forest Fires in Eastern Panhandle
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Alex X. Mooney is closely observing the situation as multiple forest fires rage on across Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, and Pendleton counties. The fires have been fueled by high winds and sunny skies, coupled with low humidity and dry conditions. The exact cause of the fires remains unknown.Mooney expressed his concern and support for the ongoing firefighting efforts, stating, "I have reached out to officials in Grant, Hardy, and Hampshire counties offering any assistance my office can provide. I applaud the brave firefighters on the front lines...
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Rep. Mooney Condemns Biden EPA's New Auto Emissions Regulations
On March 20, 2024, Congressman Alex X. Mooney made a strong statement condemning the Biden Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for enacting what he referred to as the "strictest-ever regulations for tailpipe emissions." The new rules, according to Mooney, are perceived as an attempt to phase out gas-powered vehicles and limit Americans' choices in the vehicles they drive.In his criticism, Mooney characterized President Joe Biden's EPA as radical and accused it of overreach. He expressed his concern for West Virginians who heavily rely on gas-powered...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...