Barry Moore

Rep. Barry Moore introduces Americans First Immigration Act to put American workers first and advance President Trump’s agenda

Position: The release advocates for overhauling the legal immigration system to prioritize merit-based selection, eliminate diversity visa lotteries, restrict family-based chain migration, and reduce overall immigration levels in order to protect American workers and taxpayers.

Washington, D.C.- This week, Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) along with Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), and Troy Nehls (TX-22) introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, sweeping legislation that will overhaul the nation's legal immigration system by prioritizing American workers, strengthening the nuclear family, and ensuring newcomers are selected based on merit - not chance. This legislation has been endorsed by NumbersUSA, Center for Renewing America, and American First Policy Institute. “My bill draws a hard line - the days of putting illegals, random diversity lotteries, and foreign labor ahead of American workers are over," said Congressman Barry Moore. "Our immigration system should serve the American people, not undercut them, and that means selecting individuals who will strengthen our economy, respect our laws, and share our values. If you want to come to the United States, you should earn it through merit, not diversity lotteries or loopholes. The Americans First Immigration Act restores fairness and accountability by protecting American jobs, prioritizing the nuclear family, and ensuring that every immigrant admitted is prepared to contribute and succeed. This legislation is about putting American citizens first and taking back control of our nation's future.” "The Americans First Immigration Act is groundbreaking legislation that will end mass immigration and reorient our green card system to serve the national interest. We are in the midst of the longest wave of mass immigration in American history, rooted in random selection and chain migration. Decades of broken promises have produced a system that gives away green cards through a lottery and prioritizes extended-family relationships over skills - and American workers and taxpayers have paid the price. It’s long past time that we overhaul our green card system to put Americans first. The Americans First Immigration Act will restore the promise and purpose of immigration by promoting economic opportunity and self-sufficiency, and in the process, will result in saving taxpayer dollars, increasing wages and enhancing opportunities for Americans." said Michael Hough, Co-President of NumbersUSA. “America has suffered under an immigration system that virtually ignores merit while selecting immigrants based on random lotteries and extended family ties for years. The result has been a mass influx of less-skilled, lower-wage-earning newcomers who are more likely to use public welfare programs and drain taxpayer dollars. The Americans First Immigration Act, if passed, would deliver long-overdue reform by prioritizing immigrants based on skill and merit, and helping ensure that individuals who truly represent the best and brightest and who truly want to become Americans are invited to join our nation. This benefits all Americans.” said Chad Wolf, Chair of Homeland Security & Immigration, America First Policy Institute; Former acting U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security. "The Americans First Immigration Act will help stop the massive inflow of cheap, low-wage foreign workers that directly harms America’s poor, and instead create a merit-based one that rewards education, skills, and self-sufficiency, ultimately benefiting the U.S. economy. Our immigration system should be built around improving America, instead of rewarding immigrants based on family relationships or random lotteries. Simply put, the legislation prioritizes the interests of the American people, instead of corporate interest groups, and creates a strong legal immigration system that is long overdue." said Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Fellow for Immigration and Homeland Security, Center for Renewing America; Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. "Securing our border and restoring fairness to our immigration system is a top priority for the American people. We currently have an outdated system of chain migration and random lotteries, our workforce gets flooded with cheap, low-skilled labor at the expense of American workers, and our welfare programs get drained by illegal aliens who abuse the system. The Americans First Immigration Act by Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) would finally turn our immigration system to one based on merit. Americans should have a say in who stays in America. Now with this bill, they will." said Ashley Hayek, President, America First Works. "Since the passage of the Immigration Act of 1965, chain migration has driven immigration to historic levels. These extended family members are allowed to permanently immigrate to the U.S. without any consideration of their skills, their ability to be self-sufficient, or desire to assimilate. By eliminating chain migration and implementing a merit-based immigration system, the Americans First Immigration Act would make landmark reforms that moderate the overall level of immigration and finally place the interests of Americans first." said Julie Kirchner, Senior Advisor, Homeland Security & Immigration, America First Policy Institute. The America First Immigration Act replaces outdated and arbitrary policies with a system rooted in merit, accountability, and economic strength. The legislation eliminates the Diversity Visa Lottery and replaces the current employment-based system with a modern, points-based model that rewards skill, education, English proficiency, and high-value job offers. This legislation also narrows family-sponsored immigration to spouses and minor children, refocusing policy on the nuclear family while strengthening protections for American workers by requiring employers to recruit domestically first and pay fair wages. Key provisions of the America First Immigration Act include: Ending the Diversity Visa Lottery and replacing randomness with a merit-based system. Prioritizing the nuclear family by limiting family-sponsored immigration to spouses and minor children. Creating a points-based immigration system that rewards education, English proficiency, high-paying job offers, military service, and extraordinary achievement. Requiring employers to recruit American workers first and ensure foreign labor does not displace U.S. workers. Requiring applicants to affirm constitutional principles and reject practices such as honor killings and female genital mutilation. Preserving a capped allocation for religious workers while eliminating lower-priority pathways. Requiring public colleges and universities to charge non-permanent residents at least the out-of-state tuition rate. Streamlining legal immigration to focus on long-term economic contribution and assimilation. ###

Rep. Barry Moore introduces National Veterans Strategy Act to improve veteran well-being and success

Position: Rep. Moore supports legislation requiring the federal government to establish a coordinated national strategy with measurable metrics to improve veteran well-being and success, aligning federal, state, local, tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector efforts.

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) introduced the National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026 in the House, alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). This bipartisan legislation would require the federal government to establish a clear, coordinated national strategy to improve the well-being and long-term success of America’s veterans. Efforts to ensure veteran success often operates without a cohesive national framework, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities to improve outcomes for veterans. The National Veterans Strategy Act addresses this gap by requiring the President to establish measurable metrics of veteran success and to submit a comprehensive National Veterans Strategy to Congress every four years. The strategy would align federal, state, local, tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector efforts around shared goals to better support veterans as they transition to civilian life. “America’s veterans have already fulfilled their duty to this nation, and now it’s our responsibility to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed when they return home. Under past administrations, we’ve spent billions of taxpayer dollars across disconnected programs without a clear definition of success or a coordinated plan to achieve it. The National Veterans Strategy Act brings accountability and unity to these efforts by establishing measurable goals and aligning resources around what truly matters - helping our veterans thrive in their careers, their families, and their communities. We owe them more than our thanks, we owe them results,” said Rep. Moore. “Combined Arms strongly supports the National Veterans Strategy Act and applauds Rep. Barry Moore for introducing this important legislation,” said Mike Hutchings, Chief Executive Officer of Combined Arms. “In a deeply fragmented world of veteran services, this bill helps bring the pieces together. With the Senate already moving forward and Representative Moore introducing the House companion, the National Veterans Strategy Act is building the bipartisan momentum this issue has always deserved. Combined Arms was founded on the belief that transformational change requires coordination, data, and accountability at scale. This legislation delivers all three.” “AMVETS welcomes the introduction of the National Veterans Strategy Act in the House,” said Paul Shipley, AMVETS National Commander. “For years, we have called for a unified national approach that better aligns the important work being done at the federal, state, and local levels. Establishing a formal national strategy will help ensure that the substantial investments already made by taxpayers and donors are coordinated and used as effectively as possible. AMVETS looks forward to working with Members of Congress, the administration, and partners across the country to help ensure every veteran has a clear pathway to success while strengthening the civic health of the nation we all served.” “Vietnam Veterans of America proudly supports the introduction of the House companion to the National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026. Veterans’ lives do not fit neatly into separate boxes, and the support systems meant to serve them should not either. For too long, too much of the work being done on behalf of veterans has been disconnected, uneven, and difficult to measure. This legislation offers a better path forward by creating a more unified, thoughtful, and accountable approach to veteran success. If we truly value veterans, then we should be willing to act like it. VVA urges Congress to advance this important legislation so our nation’s commitment to veterans is guided by strategy, not fragmentation,” said James McCormick, Executive Director of Government Affairs. "The National Veterans Strategy Act is a meaningful step forward in bringing coordination, accountability, and measurable outcomes to federal programs that serve veterans and their families. A clear, data-driven framework for measuring success ensures these programs don't just aim to help; they actually do. With over 15 years of program delivery, longitudinal research, and sustained cross-sector partnerships, the D'Aniello IVMF understands where the gaps in coordination cost veterans and their families the most. This bill creates the accountability infrastructure that changes that calculus. IVMF is proud to support this effort and is committed to working alongside Congress to maximize its impact for veterans and their families." saidRaymond Toenniessen, Deputy Executive Director of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Key provisions of the National Veterans Strategy Act include: Requiring the President to define veteran success through measurable indicators across health, economic opportunity, education, family and social engagement, and civic engagement. Mandating a National Veterans Strategy submission to Congress at least once every four years to better coordinate efforts across all levels of government and sectors. Ensuring consultation with stakeholders, veterans, and the public to guide the development of the strategy. Requiring annual progress reports and a quadrennial review process, while providing Congress the authority to review and disapprove the strategy before implementation. ###

Rep. Barry Moore introduces Defeat Sharia Law in America Act

Position: Rep. Moore supports legislation clarifying that discrimination based on Sharia law violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and that foreign legal doctrines cannot override constitutional protections.

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) introduced the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act, legislation to clarify that discrimination carried out through the implementation of Sharia Law violates the protections guaranteed under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The legislation is led in the Senate by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and John Cornyn (R-TX). "Our Constitution and the rule of law must always come first in this country," said Congressman Moore. "The Defeat Sharia Law in America Act makes clear that using Sharia law as a basis to discriminate against Americans violates the Civil Rights Act, and it ensures that foreign legal doctrines cannot undermine the freedoms and equal protections guaranteed by our Constitution. Radical ideologies that reject American values pose a real threat to our communities and our young people. Congress has a responsibility to ensure that the Constitution, not any foreign or religious legal code, remains the highest law of the land.” Key Provisions of the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act Clarifies that establishments covered under Section 201(a) of the Civil Rights Act may not discriminate in providing goods, services, facilities, privileges, or accommodations by implementing Sharia law. Establishes that such practices constitute segregation and discrimination in violation of federal civil rights protections. Adds a rule of construction to prevent the private, unconstitutional implementation of Sharia law within the United States. ###

Rep. Barry Moore supports SAVE America Act to strengthen election integrity

Position: Rep. Moore supports the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID and proof of citizenship for voter registration and voting, mandate states verify citizenship and remove non-citizens from voter rolls, and allow citizens to sue election officials for non-compliance.

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) is supporting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) to strengthen election integrity and ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. “American elections should only be decided by American citizens,” said Congressman Moore. “After years of record illegal immigration and weak enforcement under the Biden Administration, the SAVE America Act would enact common-sense safeguards like proof of citizenship and photo ID. This bill protects American voters, strengthens confidence in our elections, and ensures every legal vote counts. Securing the ballot box is essential to preserving self-government, and Congress has a responsibility to act. I’m proud to stand with President Trump and my colleagues to defend election integrity.” The SAVE America Act would: Require individuals to present an eligible photo ID before voting. Ensure states must verify citizenship, in person, when registering an individual to vote. Require states to remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls. Empower citizens to bring civil suits against election officials that fail to uphold the SAVE Act's proof of citizenship requirements. Direct the Election Assistance Commission to update any guidance associated with the SAVE Act, streamline updates to federal forms, and ensure states with same-day registration can comply with the bill. ###

Rep. Barry Moore introduces VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act to protect veterans from fraud

Position: Rep. Moore supports legislation requiring the VA to implement multi-factor authentication for high-impact actions at VA call centers to prevent fraud and protect veterans' benefits and personal information.

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) introduced the VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act, legislation to strengthen identity verification protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) call centers for high-impact actions involving veterans’ benefits and sensitive information. “Our veterans have sacrificed for this country, and the last thing they should have to worry about is a scammer stealing their hard-earned benefits,” said Rep. Moore. “As impersonators grow more sophisticated, we must ensure the VA keeps pace by securing high-impact actions with modern multi-factor authentication. My legislation protects veterans’ personal information and benefits without creating red tape for everyday interactions.” This legislation requires the VA to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) when callers seek to take actions that could result in serious, lasting harm if conducted by an impersonator -such as diverting funds, altering account access, or obtaining confidential records. While the VA already requires MFA for online access to benefits and records, no comparable safeguard currently applies to high-impact actions conducted over the phone. This targeted, risk-based approach mirrors modern federal cybersecurity standards while avoiding unnecessary burdens on routine calls. The legislation amends Title 38 of the United States Code to incorporate stronger authentication requirements into the VA’s privacy and security framework. ###

Rep. Barry Moore: "Minnesota fraud could have been prevented if Walz didn't play politics"

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) questioned witnesses on the rampant fraud uncovered in Minnesota under Democrat Governor Tim Walz. Watch Rep. Moore's opening remarks and questioning below: "And you went through a number of audits, I think every year, right? Every year. So, how's it that these groups are getting away with it? And you're under the thumb of the government auditing you every year? Why do you think that is? Either there's a double standard, and they don't, for whatever reason, have the same expectations that we do. Or they're just, maybe Chairman Jordan was on to something, maybe it's politics." Rep. Moore's full remarks can be seen here: High-res ###

Rep. Barry Moore supports FY26 appropriations package to bolster national security, invest in critical infrastructure, and support Alabama families

Position: Rep. Moore supports the FY26 appropriations package, which increases military spending and pay for servicemembers, strengthens border enforcement and deportation operations, eliminates DEI funding, preserves Hyde Amendment restrictions on abortion funding, maintains Second Amendment protections, and invests in transportation infrastructure and airport staffing.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) supported House passage of the FY26 appropriations package funding Defense, Homeland Security, Transportation–HUD, and Labor–HHS. This legislation delivers wins for American security, workers, and taxpayers. “This appropriations package delivers exactly what the American people gave Congress a mandate to accomplish - a stronger military, a secure border, modernized infrastructure, and a return to funding the government through regular order after decades of Washington waste,” said Congressman Moore. “House Republicans are advancing President Trump's America First agenda by supporting our troops, enforcing the rule of law, protecting workers and families, and rejecting radical policies that weakened our country under Joe Biden.” The Defense and Homeland Security bills in this package invest in American security by: rebuilding U.S. military strength with a 3.8 percent pay raise for servicemembers strengthen missile defense eliminating funding for DEI programs and abortion-related travel securing the border by sustaining 22,000 Border Patrol agents funding detention and deportation of criminal illegal aliens cracking down on fentanyl trafficking ending taxpayer-funded NGO handouts tied to the Biden border crisis These bills also invest in transportation safety and infrastructure by: hiring 2,500 air traffic controllers modernizing highways and airports enforcing Buy American requirements cutting billions in wasteful spending Through Labor–HHS, we are supporting American families by: preserving the Hyde Amendment which prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion on demand reining in bureaucratic overreach rejecting woke mandates that put politics ahead of patients, parents, and workers maintaining the longstanding Dickey Amendment to ensure that federal funds cannot be used to advocate or promote restrictions on Second Amendment rights As part of the FY26 appropriations process, Congressman Barry Moore successfully secured funding for critical infrastructure projects benefiting Alabama’s First Congressional District, including: $500,000 to the H.L. "Sonny" Callahan Airport for facility improvements $2,000,000 to the Baldwin County Commission to make improvements to County Road 64 $2,000,000 to the Alabama Port Authority for a new stacker reclaimer to modernize coal handling equipment at the Port of Mobile's McDuffie Terminal $977,000 to Coffee County for a new Coffee County Emergency Operations Center to streamline communication among first responders and ensure the rapid mobilization of personnel and resources during critical incidents ###

Rep. Barry Moore: "Jack Smith was illegally appointed to carry out election interference on behalf of Joe Biden"

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) outlined the illegal appointment of Jack Smith as Special Counsel and his clear attempt to influence the 2024 election. Watch Rep. Moore's opening remarks and questioning below: "You were illegally appointed to serve as special counsel since you were not confirmed by advice and consent of the Senate, as stated in the Appointments Clause. You also issued an indictment against then-President Biden's most formidable political opponent. The candidate was President Trump, and you issued a gag order for President Trump during a 2024 election cycle. This was a major violation of President Trump's First Amendment rights and a poor attempt to outright censor the leading political candidate. These actions were nothing short of election interference..." Rep. Moore's full remarks can be seen here: High-res ###