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Congressman Moran Announces Staffing Changes

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Washington, D.C. ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement announcing staffing changes in his Washington, D.C., and First Congressional District offices: “I’m pleased to announce the following staffing changes in my office, with members who have been with me since the beginning of my time in Congress moving up and new staff joining our team to bring additional exper...

Congressman Moran Applauds Passage of the Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act

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Washington, D.C. ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) praised the House passage of Congressman Juan Ciscomani’s (R-AZ-06) Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act. This legislation strengthens federal penalties for illegal aliens, human smugglers, cartel members, or other bad actors who engage in high-speed chases to evade the U.S. Border Patrol and law enforcement officers assisting the federal gover...

Congressman Moran Slams IRS for Going After Taxpayers, Not Adversarial Threats

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Washington, D.C. ­– During a House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) called out the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for directing more federal funds toward efforts to target American taxpayers rather than investing in modernization and cybersecurity improvements to ward off threats from foreign adversaries like China. “At the end of last year, the ...

House Passes the Protecting American Energy Production Act to Safeguard U.S. Energy Independence

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) voted in support of Congressman August Pfluger’s (R-TX-11) Protecting American Energy Production Act. This legislation prevents executive overreach by prohibiting a President from restricting the use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) unless explicitly authorized by Congress. The House passed the legislation on Friday by a vote of 226 to 188...

Tyler Morning Telegraph: East Texas congressman named to committee on China

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East Texas congressman named to committee on China Tyler Morning Telegraph February 6, 2025 U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Tyler, has been appointed to a House committee on China. The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, under the leadership of Chairman John Moolenaar, R-Mich., is responsible for assessing the threats to the e...

House Passes HALT Fentanyl Act to Curb Fentanyl Epidemic

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Washington, D.C. ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) today voted in support of the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation introduced by Congressmen Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09) and Bob Latta (R-OH-05) that would make permanent the current temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances (FRS). “By passing this legislation, House Republicans are ensuring that law enforcement has the ...

Congressman Moran Appointed to Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party

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Washington, D.C. ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) was appointed to the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04). The Committee, under the leadership of Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI-02), is responsible for assessing the threats to the economy and national security posed by the gover...

Congressman Moran Seeks to Hire Veteran, Gold Star Family Member, or Active-Duty Spouse for Special Position

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Washington, D.C. ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) is seeking to hire a veteran, Gold Star family member, or active-duty spouse to serve as a Green and Gold Congressional Aide in his Tyler or Texarkana district offices. “I am proud to announce that my district office will participate in the Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program,” said Congressman Moran. “This program provides employment...

Congressman Moran Announces Winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge

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Texarkana, TX ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge at Texas High School in Texarkana. The winner of this year’s competition is 9th grade student Nirav Neupane from Texas High School who was recognized for creating the winning app, ServeSmart. “Thank you to the East Texas students who participated in this year's Congressional App Chal...

Texarkana Magazine: The 2025 Tax Showdown

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This column ran in the Texarkana Magazine on February 3, 2025. This year, there will be two Super Bowls for Americans to watch. One will be played on a physical field made of artificial turf, highlighting two high-caliber professional football teams, while the other—something I like to call the “Super Bowl of Tax Policy”—will be played on the political field of Washington, D.C., highlighting two v...

KTAL: Texas High Student Develops Community Service App, Wins Congressional Challenge

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Texas High School Student Develops Community Service App, Wins Congressional Challenge KTAL January 31, 2025 By Hunter Trombetta Northeast Texas congressional representative Nathaniel Moran stopped by Texas High on Thursday to recognize a rising star in STEM. “What a great thing this morning to be able to stand in Texarkana, Texas High, and honor our first ever Congressional App Challenge winner, ...

KLTV: Smith County Road and Bridge Department Opens New Facilities to Public

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Smith County Road and Bridge Department Opens New Facilities to Public KLTV By Lauren Tear January 31, 2025 The Smith County Road and Bridge Department moved into new facilities off of Loop 323 in Tyler in May 2024, and on Friday, they opened their doors to the public. The department’s old facilities had been in use since 1948, and previous Smith County judge, now congressman, Nathaniel Moran reco...

KSLA: 15-year-old Texarkana, Texas ISD Student Creates New “ServeSmart” App

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15-year-old Texarkana, Texas ISD Student Creates New "ServeSmart" App KSLA By Fred Gamble January 30, 2025 The app “ServeSmart” was created by Nirav Neupane, a 9th grade student in the Texarkana Texas Independent School District. “It is basically a volunteering app to help get good ideas for volunteering and find local opportunities near you,” said Neupane. U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran honored...

Texarkana Gazette: Texas High School Freshman Honored by Rep. Moran for Community Service App

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Texas High School Freshman Honored by Rep. Moran for Community Service App Texarkana Gazette By Mallory Wyatt January 30, 2025 A local high schooler received accolades yesterday for creating a community service app. Nirav Neupane, a ninth grader at Texas High School, was recognized for his app "Serve Smart" by his district, as well as Texas District 1 Congressman Nathaniel Moran. Neupane entered i...

Congressman Moran Statement on President Trump’s Meeting with House Republicans

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Doral, FL ­– Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after House Republicans met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to discuss specifics on how best to deliver on the America First mandate from the American people: “This week in Doral, Florida, I was able to join my Republican colleagues for a productive two-day conference that focused on plannin...