Riley Moore — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in West Virginia, 2026

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Riley Moore voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, in 2025. He advocates for affordable healthcare, and his position aligns with extending healthcare tax credits. Moore also supports the Affordable Care Act.

Riley Moore has consistently opposed environmental regulations. He received a 0% score from the League of Conservation Voters for both 2025 and lifetime, reflecting votes against measures like rescinding protections for the Boundary Waters and defunding the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency. He supported the FY26 appropriations package, which he stated delivers targeted investments for energy dominance and responsible land management. Moore also voted for bills such as the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act.

““These are the kinds of investments that truly matter—projects that save lives, protect our most vulnerable, and strengthen communities across West Virginia. The passage of these bills helps deliver real results for the people of the Second District, including critical investments in water and sewer infrastructure that are essential for health, economic growth, and quality of life.” — Congressman Riley M. Moore, Press Release, January 9, 2026.”

Riley Moore co-sponsored and voted in favor of H.R. 21, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires medical care for infants born alive after attempted abortions. He stated that his constituents sent him to Washington to defend the unborn and promote a culture of life. Moore also voiced concern regarding colleagues who voted against the measure, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging life in such situations.

“My constituents sent me to Washington to defend the unborn and promote a culture of life. That’s exactly what I’m going to do. While West Virginia already has the strongest pro-life laws in the country, many states are behind, and it's imperative that Congress do everything it can to protect life. With the March for Life converging in the nation’s capital tomorrow, there was no better time to pass this bipartisan bill, which I proudly co-sponsored. Additionally, it’s gravely concerning that 204 of my Democrat colleagues voted against this commonsense protection for the most vulnerable children. A society that can’t even acknowledge a life when a baby is screaming and gasping for air before their very eyes is a society that’s rotten to the core. We must do better.” — Riley M. Moore, press release on rileymoore.house.gov, referring to the passage of H.R. 21.”

Riley Moore supports President Trump’s tariffs and introduced the U.S. Reciprocal Trade Act to authorize reciprocal tariffs, aiming to defend the nation against unfair trade practices and prioritize American workers. He also co-introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 (HR 7457) to address Christian persecution and counter China's exploitation in Nigeria. Additionally, he voted "Yes" on H.R. 1, which includes investments in 21st-century defense systems and aims to restore America’s maritime dominance.

“On Liberation Day last year, President Trump declared that the era of economic surrender was over. Today, the Supreme Court's ruling attempts to force the President to raise the white flag once again. The Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff policy is egregiously wrong, both as a matter of law and as a matter of justice for American workers. [...] Congress should also take action to give President Trump additional tools to defend our nation against historically unfair trade practices. My bill, theU.S. Reciprocal Trade Act, would explicitly authorize President Trump to negotiate with foreign nations and impose reciprocal tariffs on those nations, when necessary. It would also clearly grant the President the power to address quotas, export subsidies, and other non-tariff barriers that harm American firms. I invite other members of Congress, on both sides of the aisle, to stand with me in this effort to support President Trump and put America and the American Worker first." – Riley M. Moore, Press Release, February 20, 2026”

Riley Moore advocates for a school system that prepares children for work, with a focus on technical and higher education. He sponsored the Stop CCP VISAs Act, which aims to ban Chinese nationals from obtaining student visas to protect U.S. national security. Additionally, he successfully offered an amendment to restore funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission, citing its role in workforce training and job creation in West Virginia.

““I’m thrilled my amendment to restore critical funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission passed the House Appropriations Committee last night,” Moore said in a news release. “ARC is an invaluable resource for West Virginia that creates jobs, combats addiction, trains our workforce, and improves our state’s infrastructure.” (Riley Moore, in a news release, http://rileymoore.house.gov/issues/education)”

Riley Moore supports gun rights, stating that the right of citizens to keep and bear firearms should not be infringed. He co-introduced H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act, to prohibit credit card companies from tracking firearm purchases. Moore also voted "Yea" on H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, in 2026. He is endorsed by the NRA and the West Virginia Citizens’ Defense League.

“As a proud West Virginian, I will ALWAYS stand up for the rights of our citizens to keep and bear firearms. Whether for hunting or self-defense, this right of the people shall not be infringed, even in the face of relentless liberal efforts to disarm us. I’ve already fought and won on this issue here in West Virginia. When the credit card companies tried to team up with Michael Bloomberg and liberal gun-grabbers to create a backdoor gun registry, I stopped them. I’ll keep up this fight in Washington and that’s why I’m proud to be endorsed by both the NRA and the West Virginia Citizens’ Defense League. — Riley Moore (Ballotpedia)”