Tim Moore

Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for Road Safety in Rutherford and Polk Counties

Position: The release announces more than $2 million in federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for road safety projects in Rutherford and Polk Counties, North Carolina, and expresses support for those investments.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Rutherford and Polk Counties as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. Funding will go to the Town of Rutherfordton and the Foothills Regional Commission to support transportation safety projects. “Keeping our roads safe for drivers, pedestrians, and first responders is a top priority, and this $2 million investment will help Rutherford and Polk Counties do exactly that,” said Congressman Moore. “I appreciate the Administration and the folks at DOT for supporting these projects and for their continued commitment to Western North Carolina.” $1,707,300 will go to the Foothills Regional Commission for the Foothills Regional Automated Alert Technology Pilot Project. The project will equip emergency response and public service vehicles with digital alert technology across Polk and Rutherford Counties while informing the regional Action Plan and future deployment decisions. $402,000 will go to the Town of Rutherfordton for the Rutherfordton Safe Streets: Greenway and Downtown Safety Demonstration Project. The project will test temporary crosswalk upgrades, speed feedback signs, rectangular rapid-flashing beacons, gateway treatments, and a post-crash care communications pilot in downtown Rutherfordton and along Green Street and U.S. 221. The project will update the Town’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and inform future permanent safety projects.

Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $13 Million in FEMA Funding for Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Polk County

Position: The release announces approximately $13.85 million in FEMA funding for Hurricane Helene recovery in Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Polk County, covering park, school, bridge, and debris removal repairs, and credits the Administration and FEMA for prioritizing the region's recovery.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $13,851,577.47 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery across Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Polk County. Projects include critical building and bridge repairs, park restoration, and debris removal. “Western North Carolina has made significant progress since Hurricane Helene, but recovery is far from over,” said Congressman Moore. "This funding will repair school buildings, restore the Lake Lure bridge, reopen parks, and clear debris across Rutherford and Polk Counties. I appreciate the Administration and the folks at FEMA for continuing to prioritize Western North Carolina's recovery." $4,934,881.17 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to fund repairs across multiple park facilities, including Morse Park, Lake Lure Beach and Water Park, lake access ramps, lake seawall and cobblestone walkway, Pool Creek Picnic Park, Lake Lure green space, fire department dry hydrant, and Washburn Marina seawall. This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $3,161,956.00 will go to Rutherfordton to support the restoration of two school buildings impacted by Hurricane Helene located at 132 and 134 Maple Street. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $2,255,390.10 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to fund the restoration of the pedestrian bridge between Lake Lure and Chimney Rock severely damaged by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $1,970,168.29 will go to Polk County to support debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $1,529,181.91 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to support repairs to restore Buffalo Creek Park, Weed Patch Mountain Trails, and Lake Lure Dredge Spoils retention ponds back to their pre-disaster design, function, and capacity. This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $871 Million in Federal Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Across North Carolina

Position: Announces over $871 million in U.S. Department of Transportation funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, including highway and national forest road repairs in North Carolina, and states appreciation for the Administration's support.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $871 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Hurricane Helene recovery across North Carolina, including the 14th Congressional District. Funding will go to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), U.S. Forest Service, and Eastern Federal Lands Division to support critical highway and transportation system repairs. “The impact of Hurricane Helene is still being felt today, and now over $871 million is headed to North Carolina to help address this lasting damage,” said Congressman Moore. “From repairing highways like I-40 to rebuilding the roads in our national forests, these dollars will help restore the critical transportation infrastructure our communities depend on. I appreciate the Administration and the folks at DOT for helping ensure Western North Carolina’s recovery keeps moving forward.” $858,000,000 will go to the North Carolina Department of Transportation to restore damaged areas of the federal highway system, including I-40, following Hurricane Helene. Numerous areas throughout the state experienced significant damage including flash flooding, landslides, rock fall, washouts, pipe blowouts, undermining, scour, bridge collapse, and downed trees. This funding will restore North Carolina federal highway systems to pre-disaster condition. $13,250,000 will go to the Eastern Federal Lands Division and the U.S. Forest Service to repair North Carolina National Forests transportation systems that were affected by Hurricane Helene. This funding will support the full restoration of roadbeds and bridges, landslides and debris blocked roads, and culverts.

Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns Over National Debt, Calls for Bipartisan Fiscal Commission During Field Hearing

Position: Congressman Moore expresses concern about the national debt and its effects on families, citing interest payments, and calls for establishing a bipartisan fiscal commission to address the issue.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the House Budget Committee field hearing in Dallas, Texas, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) raised concerns about how the national debt is affecting North Carolina families and called for the establishment of a bipartisan fiscal commission to address this issue. “[We need to make sure] that folks back home in our district understand how important this is,” said Congressman Moore. “Do you realize we're spending over $1 trillion a year in interest? That's more than we fund our military...The average family [pays]...a little over $500 [more] a month...in interest on a house payment because of [the national debt and inflation].” During the hearing, "America's Fiscal Future: Examining the Need for a Fiscal Commission," the committee heard from several witnesses including former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, former Sen. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, and former Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio. Watch Congressman Moore's full remarks here.

Congressman Tim Moore Raises Concerns on Healthcare Fraud and Competition During Field Hearing in Charlotte

Position: Congressman Moore states that healthcare remains too expensive and difficult to access, attributes part of the problem to a shift away from a competition-driven system toward government regulation and subsidies, and calls attention to waste, fraud, and abuse in healthcare spending.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust field hearing in Charlotte, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) raised concerns about fraud and government subsidies driving up healthcare costs for North Carolina families. "Despite decades of increased federal spending and regulation, we still see that healthcare remains too expensive and too difficult to access, not only in North Carolina, but in other states as well," said Congressman Moore. "Part of the problem...is that we move too far away from a healthcare system that's driven by competition and toward one shaped by government regulations and subsidies. [The statistic] that a fourth of the spending is estimated to be waste, fraud, and abuse is unbelievable [and it's] what we need to be looking at." The hearing, "Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition,” examined the effect of mergers, certificate of need laws, regulations, vertical integration, and fraudulent insurance practices on healthcare access and affordability in the U.S. Watch Congressman Moore's full remarks here.

Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Extend Government Funding, Avert Shutdown

Position: The release supports passage of H.R. 6500, a continuing resolution extending federal funding through December 11, 2026, to avert a September 30, 2026 government shutdown.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, to continue federal funding through December 11, 2026. This legislation prevents a September 30, 2026 government shutdown while allowing Congress to continue working on the full-year FY2027 appropriations bills. "I'm proud to support this clean, straightforward continuing resolution that protects Americans from the costs of a shutdown and ensures election-year politics don't jeopardize the funding process," said Congressman Moore. "This short-term measure prevents a last-minute funding crisis, guards the critical services Americans rely on, and preserves the path to completing full-year FY27 appropriations without allowing political games to dictate the process." This legislation continues programs at the funding rates and under the conditions established in the FY2026 appropriations laws. It also preserves funding authority for FEMA disaster relief and continues programs such as WIC, SNAP, flood insurance, small-business lending, and assistance for low-income families. H.R. 6500 now advances to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.

Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Legislation to Block Visas for Foreign Violators of Religious Freedom

Position: Congressman Moore supports legislation to restrict visas for foreign individuals and non-state actors who have committed violations of religious freedom, including persecution of religious minorities. The bill codifies Trump administration policies targeting those responsible for religious persecution.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Good Friday, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 8182, the Banning Perpetrators of Religious Persecution Act, to restrict visas for individuals who have directed, authorized, significantly supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom. It also expands visa ineligibility to terrorist or non-state actors responsible for violations of religious freedom, in addition to foreign government officials responsible for the persecution of religious groups. “Across parts of Nigeria, Christians and other religious minorities are being hunted and brutally executed simply because of their faith. These are acts of pure evil, carried out by people who show no regard for human life or basic decency. Those responsible for these or similar atrocities should never, under any circumstance, be welcomed into the United States, and doing so would be a betrayal of the American people and our values. The Trump administration is on the right path, and we need to codify this policy and make it the law of the land,” said Congressman Moore. “Nigeria is just one of many examples where non-state actors and terrorist groups are carrying out kidnappings and killings of Christians and other religious minorities. It is entirely unacceptable for the U.S., a nation founded on the principle of religious freedom, to allow such foreign nationals into our country. By codifying the Trump administration’s directive to bar these malign actors from obtaining U.S. visas, we are establishing robust consequences for violators and sending a loud and clear message to the rest of the world that America will not tolerate any attack on religious freedom. I am grateful to Congressman Moore for joining me in leading this critical legislation in the House,” said Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), sponsor of the Senate companion, S. 3679. Specifically, this legislation: ·Codifies Trump Administration policies enacted following reports of brutal killings and violence against religious minorities in Nigeria. ·Requires the Secretary of State to make the names of all aliens determined to be inadmissible publicly accessible. ·Provides an exception if the Secretary of State determines that the public release of the identity of such an alien would have adverse foreign policy consequences. Original cosponsors include Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL), Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Keith Self (TX-03), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Greg Steube (FL-17), and Daniel Webster (FL-11). Read the full text of the legislation HERE.

Congressman Tim Moore Leads North Carolina Delegation on Letter to Secretary Markwayne Mullin Urging Review of Pending Hurricane Helene Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) led a letter, signed by the North Carolina Congressional Delegation, to newly-confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, urging the immediate review of all pending Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery. The lawmakers wrote, “We respectfully ask that you prioritize a comprehensive review of all unallocated FEMA funds designated for Hurricane Helene relief. Identifying and addressing any administrative or procedural bottlenecks will be essential to ensuring that obligated funds reach communities in North Carolina as quickly as possible.” The letter also congratulates Secretary Mullin on his confirmation this week, and highlights President Trump’s early focus and ongoing work in the region. “His visit following his inauguration, along with his willingness to call out the failures in FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene, sent a strong message to the communities impacted by the storm. We strongly support the President's continued commitment to our state and efforts to ensure FEMA operates more efficiently,” the letter states. Signers of the letter include Reps. Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Mark Harris (NC-08), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Brad Knott (NC-13), Addison McDowell (NC-06), Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), and David Rouzer (NC-07). Read the full text of the letter HERE.

Moore Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iranian Regime

Position: Congressman Moore supports President Trump's military action against Iran, citing the Iranian regime's history of sponsoring terrorism and threatening U.S. security and allies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) released the following statement after President Trump announced U.S. military action against the Iranian regime: "There is no doubt the Iranian regime has American blood on its hands and has spent decades working against the safety of the United States and our allies. They are the world’s leading state sponsor of terror and have destabilized the region for generations. President Trump has made it clear that Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon or threaten the American people. I support President Trump’s decision to take action and stand firmly with our servicemen and women. God bless our troops."

Congressman Tim Moore Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address, Highlights Impact for North Carolina Families and Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday evening: “Tonight, President Donald J. Trump delivered a powerful message that the State of our Union is strong and getting stronger. Under his leadership, the United States has our economy back on track, renewed respect on the world stage, a secure border with law and order restored, and a government that puts the American people first. Thanks to theWorking Families Tax Cuts, families are keeping more of their hard-earned money, small businesses are growing, and we’re seeing real relief at home in North Carolina, especially during this tax season. The President outlined a clear agenda moving forward to make the American Dream a reality again with affordable home ownership, lower energy prices, better-paying jobs, secure communities, and the opportunity for every hardworking family to build generational prosperity.”