Congressman Barry Moore is a Republican member of the U.S. House, representing Alabama’s 2nd District.
Moore assumed office in January 3, 2021, and he is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 2 on March 5, 2024.
Moore authored and sponsored key legislation to include bringing the “RedTails” F-35 Fighter Squadron to Montgomery.
Personal Background
Moore grew up up on a farm in Coffee County, Ala. He met his wife, Heather, while he was a college student. In 1998, Moore started his own company, Barry Moore Industries, which provides commercial and industrial roll-off containers for the use on construction sites, for manufacturing facilities, home renovations, demolition
Educational Background
Earned his college degree in agricultural science at Auburn University in 1992.
Military Background
While Moore was a student at Auburn, he was enlisted in the Alabama National Guard and Reserves, where he excelled at being a soldier, and was a member of the Army Ranger Challenge Team in Auburn’s ROTC program.
House Committees and Subcommittees
Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Forestry
- Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit
- Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance
- Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
Sponsored Legislation, Amendments, Bills, Resolutions
US HR1096 – 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act
AN ACT To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, and to support programs at the Marine Corps Heritage Center.
07/26/2023: Presented to President.
US HR4738 – To repeal the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s rule titled “Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators”.
To repeal the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s rule titled “Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators”.
07/20/2023: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
US HR4791 – To prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
To prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
07/20/2023: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
US HR4776 – To terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish any other similar Board, and for other purposes.
To terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish any other similar Board, and for other purposes.
07/20/2023: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
US HR3226 – PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
A BILL To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act.
07/19/2023: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 – 0.
US HR4250 – PRESS Act Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act
A BILL To maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes.
07/19/2023: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
US HR705 – Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.
07/19/2023: Committee Hearings Held
US HR1631 – Pro Codes Act Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes Act
A BILL To amend title 17, United States Code, to reaffirm the importance of, and include requirements for, works incorporated by reference into law, and for other purposes.
07/19/2023: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
US HR4726 – To terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes.
To terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes.
07/19/2023: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
US HR1282 – Major Richard Star Act
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand eligibility to certain military retirees for concurrent receipt of veterans’ disability compensation and retired pay or combatrelated special compensation, and for other purposes.
07/18/2023: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
US HR4672 – To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes.
To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes.
07/18/2023: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
US HR4721 – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.
07/18/2023: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
US HR4705 – To amend chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code, to impose certain requirements on the National Education Association, and for other purposes.
To amend chapter 1511 of title 36, United States Code, to impose certain requirements on the National Education Association, and for other purposes.
07/18/2023: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
US HR3357 – Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2023
A BILL To prohibit the purchase or lease of agricultural land in the United States by persons associated with certain foreign governments, and for other purposes.
07/17/2023: Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise.
US HR386 – Mount Rushmore Protection Act
A BILL To provide that no Federal funds shall be used to alter, change, destroy, or remove, in whole or in part, any name, face, or other feature on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
07/13/2023: Subcommittee Hearings Held
US HR4563 – American Confidence in Elections Act Don’t Weaponize the IRS Act Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act End Zuckerbucks Act of 2023
A BILL To promote election integrity, voter confidence, and faith in elections by removing Federal impediments to, equipping States with tools for, and establishing voluntary considerations to support effective State administration of Federal…
07/13/2023: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
US HR4615 – To require that information on spending associated with national emergencies be subject to the same reporting requirements as other Federal funds under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, and for other purposes.
To require that information on spending associated with national emergencies be subject to the same reporting requirements as other Federal funds under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, and for other purposes.
07/13/2023: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
US HRes588 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards support efforts to develop new markets and strengthen existing markets for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities
RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards support efforts to develop new markets and strengthen existing markets for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional…
07/13/2023: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
US HR1209 – FOCA Act Fair and Open Competition Act
A BILL To preserve open competition and Federal Government neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal Government contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects, and for other purposes.
07/12/2023: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 – 20.
US HRes580 – Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
07/11/2023: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
US HR1147 – Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk.
06/30/2023: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
US HR4398 – To prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds
To prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds,…
06/30/2023: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
US HR4436 – To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from providing firearms and ammunition to its employees, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from providing firearms and ammunition to its employees, and for other purposes.
06/30/2023: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
US HJRes44 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached ‘Stabilizing.
JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached…
06/22/2023: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Official Congressional Website
Visit Barry Moore’s official congressional website at BarryMoore.house.gov
Official Campaign Website
Visit Moore’s official campaign website at BarryMooreForCongress.com
Map of Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Since 2004, O’Hern has worked with political campaigns in roles ranging from major projects involving nationwide digital marketing for U.S. Presidential candidates, U.S. Congressmen, state governors, and state representatives. O’Hern’s journalism background includes news reporting and editing for various organizations and news publications in Alabama and Florida since 2002. O’Hern graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Ala with a degree in journalism and a minor in political science.