U.S. Rep. Riley Moore sworn into office, updates on West Virginia’s Congressional members
By Autumn Shelton, RealWV
WASHINGTON, DC – The 119th United States Congress convened on Friday, and one of its newest members represents the northern part of West Virginia.
U.S. Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) was sworn into office on Jan. 3. He represents West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, a position formerly held by Alex Mooney.
On Dec. 13, it was announced that Moore will be serving on the House Appropriations Committee. Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) made the announcement.
“I am excited to welcome five exceptional new Members to our Committee: Mark Alford, Nick LaLota, Dale Strong, Celeste Maloy, and Riley Moore,” Cole stated in a press release. “Each brings distinctive expertise and perspectives that will prove instrumental in advancing our commitment to fiscal responsibility and economic growth. Their fresh insights and diverse experiences will help forge a stronger path forward for our nation.”
On the day of his swearing-in, Moore posted on social media: “It was great to have my wife Mina and so many friends and family with me.”
The group paused for a moment to take a photo in front of the Francis Harrison Pierpont (the Father of West Virginia) statue located in the U.S. Capitol.
Moore is the nephew of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), who returned to the Capitol to begin work as West Virginia’s Senior Senator.
Capito was named as Chairwoman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee back in November, making her the 4th highest-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate.
“Wonderful day celebrating my new and returning Senate colleagues as we begin the important work of the 119th Congress!” Capito stated on social media. “Time to get to work for the American people and that starts by getting President-elect @realDonaldTrump’s nominees swiftly confirmed.”
Capito has also been named as Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and serves on the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Also returning to Washington was U.S. Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV).
Miller represents West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. Miller serves on the House Ways and Means Committee.
“I am grateful to serve the wonderful state of West Virginia for a fourth term in Congress,” Miller stated in a social media post. “I will work tirelessly to restore our great nation and ensure that West Virginians and the American people prosper.”
The only West Virginian who did not take their Congressional seat on Friday was Governor and Senator-elect Jim Justice (R-WV).
In order to ensure “continuity of government” Justice decided to stay on as the state’s governor until Jan. 13, when Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey will be sworn into office. Until that time, Justice’s Senate seat, once held by Joe Manchin, will remain vacant.
Justice will serve on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Aging Committee.
The 119th Congress will come to an end on Jan. 3, 2027.
