Barry Moore Backs Spending Bill Focused on Border Security, Defense, and Spending Cuts
Moore, a staunch conservative, emphasized the bill's focus on fiscal responsibility and national security.
U.S. Representative Barry Moore (AL-01) has thrown his support behind the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, a bill designed to keep the federal government operational while advancing key elements of former President Donald Trump’s "America First" agenda.
Moore, a staunch conservative, emphasized the bill's focus on fiscal responsibility and national security. The resolution cuts non-defense discretionary spending by $13 billion, reducing FY25 spending below last year’s levels. It also strengthens border security by allocating $485 million to cover immigration detention beds, transportation, and removal costs.
"House Republicans are committed to working with President Trump to fully execute his America First agenda," said Moore. "This continuing resolution kickstarts that effort by funding border security, ensuring a strong national defense, and freezing spending at current levels so we can cut waste, fraud, and abuse and reject the status quo of out-of-control spending."
Key highlights of the spending bill include:
- Military Pay Raises: $1.6 billion is allocated to raise pay for junior enlisted servicemembers.
- Defense Shipbuilding: $2.5 billion will go towards the completion of 28 Navy vessels, benefiting shipbuilding programs like Austal USA in Alabama.
- IRS Funding Cuts: The bill rescinds over $20 billion in IRS funding, a move Republicans argue will reduce government overreach.
- Veterans’ Health Care: $6 billion in mandatory funding is provided for the Toxic Exposure Fund to fully address veterans' health care needs.
Moore’s support for the bill aligns with his consistent push for limited government and stronger border security. His vote also signals backing for Alabama’s defense industry, particularly shipbuilding efforts critical to the state’s economy.
The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 is now set to advance in the legislative process, with Republicans positioning it as a cornerstone for conservative policy priorities in the coming fiscal year.
