Dear Friends,
As Members of the U.S. House of Representatives head back to their districts for August, my team and I are preparing for several weeks of travel across the First District to reconnect with constituents, local officials, and community leaders. Despite many calling it a “recess,” those who remember last year know our team works just as hard when we are back in the District. It’s a great time to travel across our 17 counties, meet with constituents and civic groups, hold town halls, visit with more businesses and chambers, and reconnect with as many of you as possible.
We’ve already started. On our first day back, last Friday, we met with the Sabine River Authority and the U.S. Forest Service to work through issues affecting Sabine County property, followed by a meeting with the T.L.L. Temple Foundation to discuss opportunities to help East Texas communities from Bowie County down to Sabine and San Augustine Counties. We ended the day with a town hall in San Augustine, fielding questions from a number of community members. What a great start! |
As your representative, one of my top responsibilities (and top joys) is to communicate with constituents of the First District about what’s going on in Washington, D.C., what our team is working on for you, important legislation impacting each of you, and our efforts to push back against the dangerous policies of the Biden-Harris Administration. There are several ways our team does its best to communicate with you when we are not in the District—daily social media, this weekly newsletter (the Moran Minute), monthly telephone town halls, national and local news interviews, local weekly radio interviews, and podcast interviews. We also use floor speeches to speak in favor of important legislation or discuss local events. Below are a few my recent interviews that I wanted to share with you in case you missed them earlier. |
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Last week, I joined C-SPAN to talk about the pressing issues our country is facing. Our conversation included a discussion on former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation following her inadequate response to the July 13 assassination attempt on President Trump, highlighting the need for a thorough congressional investigation into the security failures. Additionally, Vice President Kamala Harris faces criticism for the failures in her role as Border Czar which have led to the disastrous crisis at our southern border. I emphasized the fact that the replacement of President Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee does not change the harmful impacts of the current Administration’s policies. Additionally, I spoke about Vice President Harris’ disappointing decision to skip the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress. To check out the full interview, click here! |
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In June, I spoke to Sky News about the House vote to sanction the International Criminal Court, as well as how Hamas is legally and morally responsible for the atrocities committed on October 7th and for the civilian suffering in attacks on Israel since then. You can watch my full interview here. |
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Last Friday, the House passed Representative Elise Stefanik's resolution to hold Vice President Kamala Harris accountable for allowing the border crisis on her watch. I spoke in support of this resolution to ensure that Kamala Harris is held responsible for her role in the Administration's far-left open border policies. As Border Czar, Vice President Harris has overseen the most catastrophic border crisis in our nation’s history, and she must provide answers for her role in allowing it to occur.
You can watch my full remarks here.
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It was a special privilege to speak on the House floor to honor Mark Scirto on his well-earned retirement after a truly remarkable tenure as a metrologist at KLTV. Mark has been a steady voice in East Texas for more than 30 years and has served our community admirably by providing the latest coverage on weather, especially during severe weather in which his words rang out: “Get to a small, windowless interior room.” And we did just that. Mark gave everything of himself for the rest of us and modeled selfless service for decades. East Texas is forever grateful for his years of service, and I ask that you each join me in honoring Mark Scirto for his remarkable career and dedication to our community. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Mark!
You can watch my full remarks here. |
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Last week, I was honored to receive the 2024 Hero of Main Street Award from the National Retail Federation. This award recognizes legislators who champion the U.S. retail industry through their actions and advocacy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than 55 million jobs—more than one in four American workers. Together, we are driving growth in an industry that powers our economy and sustains millions of jobs. |
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I wanted to take a moment to share with you some recent additions to my staff in Washington D.C. I am excited to bring on three new additions to our team who have strong Texas ties and a wealth of valuable experience. I appreciate their desire to serve East Texas as a part of my office and to help further my mission of serving the First District. Communications Director – Julie Braymer Julie Braymer previously served in the press shops of U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). Her family’s roots in the First District extend back to 1927, when her great-grandparents first moved to Tyler. Her father is a third-generation Tyler native and graduated from Tyler Legacy High School, formerly Robert E. Lee High School. Julie is a graduate of the University of Kansas and grew up in Boerne, Texas. Press Secretary – Will Judson Will Judson joined Congressman Moran’s office after working on various state and federal campaigns, including the 2020 Donald J. Trump presidential campaign. Will graduated from Texas A&M University and was raised in San Antonio, Texas. He is a seventh-generation Texan. Policy Advisor - Hunter Patterson Hunter Patterson was promoted to Policy Advisor after serving as a fellow at my Washington D.C. office. Hunter was born and raised in Diana, Texas, and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. |
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On August 1, 1961, Six Flags Over Texas welcomed its first guests during a soft opening, marking the beginning of what would become the renowned Six Flags chain. Just five days later, on August 5, the park celebrated its official grand opening. Located on 212 acres in Arlington, Texas, this groundbreaking park introduced several new attractions, including log flume and mine train rides. It was also the first to feature a 360-degree looping roller coaster, a modern parachute drop, and a man-made river rapids ride. Additionally, Six Flags Over Texas revolutionized the amusement park experience by offering an all-inclusive admission price, a significant shift from the traditional practice of separate entrance fees and individual ride tickets. In its debut year, entry to the park cost $2.75 for adults and $2.25 for children, with a hamburger priced at 50 cents and a soda at 10 cents. |
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Dealing with federal agencies can be complicated, and my office is here to help. If you need help with Social Security, the IRS, passport renewals, the VA, or other federal agencies – please do not hesitate to reach out to my office by calling (903) 561-6349 or visiting my website by clicking HERE. It is an honor to be your voice in Congress.
With gratitude, |
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Nathaniel Moran
Member of Congress
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Answer to Last Week's Texas Trivia Question ⬇️
Considered one of the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar", which American Blues Artist was born in Gilmer, Texas? |
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This Week's Texas Trivia Question🧠
Which Texan is the most decorated gymnast in Olympic history?
Check back next week for the answer! |
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