Press Releases
Jun 14, 2013
Moran: “Do Not Let Guantanamo Become Our Legacy”
Issues: Iraq
Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat, today took to the House floor to speak out in favor of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 to provide a six-part plan for closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.
Jun 13, 2013
Moran Amendment to Ban Horse Slaughter Passes Appropriations Committee
Issues: Animal Protection
More than 80 percent of the American people oppose the practice of horse slaughter – our laws need to sync with our values.
Jun 12, 2013
Moran Amendment to Recruit Women to Afghanistan Security Forces Passes Appropriations Committee
Issues: Iraq
An amendment introduced by Congressman Jim Moran to encourage recruitment of women to the Afghan National Security Forces passed the full Appropriations Committee today
Jun 6, 2013
Moran, 26 Lawmakers Send Letter to Obama Calling for Swift Action to Close Guantanmo
Issues: Iraq
Congressman Jim Moran led 26 lawmakers in sending a letter to President Obama applauding his commitment to the closure of Guantanamo and calling for swift action on his pledge to take steps to close the prison facility.
Jun 4, 2013
Rep. Moran, Sen. Hagan Introduce Bicameral “Disabled Military Child Protection Act”
Issues: Iraq
Congressman Moran and Senator Hagan (D-NC) today introduced legislation enabling military retirees to transfer Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities to a Special Needs Trust (SNT) to provide long-term care for a disabled child.
Jun 3, 2013
Moran Helps Janitors Win Back Lost Wages and Benefits in Contract Dispute
Issues: Labor
Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat, applauded the settlement of a labor dispute that will result in payment of more than $300,000 in wages and benefits owed to nearly 70 janitors at Ft. Belvoir.
May 23, 2013
Congressman Moran’s Response to President Obama’s Counterterrorism Remarks
Issues: Iraq
“I look forward to the day we can finally shut the doors on this prison that should never have existed.”
May 23, 2013
Bipartisan Virginia Delegation Calls for Long Overdue Federal Recognition for Virginia Indian Tribes
“In the name of decency, fairness, and humanity, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and bring closure to centuries of injustice Virginia’s tribes have experienced,” said Rep. Moran.
May 17, 2013
Moran Resolution Calls on Syrian Opposition Coalition to Outline Plan for Inclusion of Minorities
Issues: Iraq
“I know that Assad’s regime will fall. Rebuilding a nation worthy of the revolution’s goals necessitates a vision of full citizenship and equality under the law for all of Syria’s people.”
May 10, 2013
Moran Introduces Resolution Opposing Gas Chamber for Shelter Pets
Issues: Animal Protection
Using gas chambers to kill shelter animals is unnecessarily cruel, causing these animals to suffer in the last moments of their life. This resolution would bring more attention to this unacceptable practice
