Press Releases
Reps. Moran and Lee Introduce Tiahrt Restrictions Repeal Act
The Tiahrt Amendments, which have been included in Justice Department appropriations legislation since 2004, prohibit access to data on illegal guns, hinder background checks, and limit law enforcement’s efforts to prevent gun violence.
Moran to Bring Gun Violence Prevention Advocate Omar Samaha as Guest for State of the Union
Omar’s sister, Reema, was killed in the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting. Since her death, Omar has advocated for sensible policies to reduce gun violence.
Moran Statement on Republican Proposal to Cut Federal Workforce
Federal employees did not create the national debt – they should not be required to shoulder the burden of reducing it alone.
Moran Receives “100+” Rating on Humane Society 2012 Scorecard
Moran Urges Additional Protections for Threatened African Lions
Based upon the latest scientific evidence, African lions are increasingly threatened with extinction in the wild.
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Strengthen Enforcement of Cruel Animal Fights
By outlawing spectators at animal fights, this legislation will cut off the revenue stream that allows this vile activity to thrive.
Moran Statement on President Obama’s Plan to Reduce Gun Violence
Today the President put forward a comprehensive approach to reduce gun violence.
Moran Submits Recommendations to Biden Gun Violence Task Force
Congressman Jim Moran, member of the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, today wrote a letter to Vice President Joe Biden in support of a comprehensive set of solutions to address gun violence in the U.S.
Moran Calls for Immediate Action on FCC 9-1-1 Call Center Recommendations
While the FCC begins its rulemaking process, I intend to pursue a legislative fix that compliments their recommendations to strengthen our 9-1-1 systems.
Virginia Lawmakers Begin Bipartisan Effort to Bring FBI to Virginia
We believe the Commonwealth is an ideal location for the FBI and will continue working together to advocate for FBI relocation to Virginia.