Press Releases

Potomac Named Nation’s Most Endangered River

Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat and Ranking Member on the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, today highlighted a new report which finds that the Potomac River is the most endangered river in the United States.

Moran Introduces National Hunger Awareness Day Resolution

In advance of the May 12th “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat and member of the House Hunger Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate June 7, 2012 as “National Hunger Awareness Day.”

Moran Statement on President Obama’s Declaration for Marriage Equality

President Obama’s comments today reflect the views of a growing number of Americans across the country. Marriage equality is an issue of basic fairness.

Moran Introduces "AUTISM Educators Act of 2012"

"This legislation is the product of a grassroots effort by parents, instructors, school officials and caring communities," said Rep. Moran.

Moran Applauds United Airlines Decision to Exempt Overseas Travel Cost for Foreign Service Pets

Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat and co-chair of the Animal Protection Caucus, today applauded the United Airlines announcement to exempt overseas transportation costs for pets of Foreign Service workers.

Moran, Gun Violence Victims Recognize Fifth Anniversary of Virginia Tech Shooting

Congressman Jim Moran, Northern Virginia Democrat, today joined the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and 32 gun violence victims to mark the 5th anniversary of the massacre at Virginia Tech and call on Congress to improve gun laws.

Moran “Investing in Northern Virginia Tour” Visits After-School Literacy Program

Moran kicks off new event series: “Investing in Northern Virginia: Building our Community through Smart Federal Spending,” with visit to the Heritage Language Literacy Club after-school reading program at Groveton Elementary School.

Moran Introduces Bill to Protect Disabled Military Children

Congressman Jim Moran introduced the “Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2012,” to provide long-term care for severely disabled children of servicemembers.

Moran Statement on Paul Ryan Budget Proposal

At its core is a massive redistribution of income from lower income Americans to the wealthiest members of our society; one that will undermine Medicare, and cripple our infrastructure and social safety net programs that protect Americans facing hard times.

Moran Applauds EPA Carbon Standards for New Power Plants