Barry Moore (American politician) facts for kids
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Barry Moore
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Martha Roby |
| Constituency | 2nd district (2021–2025) 1st district (2025–present) |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 91st district |
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| In office November 3, 2010 – November 7, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Terry Spicer |
| Succeeded by | Rhett Marques |
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Felix Barry Moore
September 26, 1966 Coffee County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Heather Hopper
(m. 1992) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Enterprise State Community College (AS) Auburn University (BS) |
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Felix Barry Moore (born September 26, 1966) is an American politician. He is a U.S. Representative for Alabama's 1st congressional district. This means he helps make laws for the country. His district covers several counties in Alabama. These include Washington, Mobile, Baldwin, and Monroe counties. It also covers most of Escambia County. The biggest city in his district is Mobile. Before this, he was a state representative in Alabama from 2010 to 2018.
Mr. Moore first tried to become a U.S. Representative in 2018. He ran for Alabama's 2nd district. He ran again in 2020 when the seat was open. He won that election. In 2024, district lines changed. He then ran and won in the new 1st congressional district.
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Early Life and School
Barry Moore was born in Coffee County, Alabama. This was on September 26, 1966. He grew up on a farm in Coffee County. He went to Enterprise State Community College. Later, he studied at Auburn University. He earned a degree in agricultural science in 1992. While at Auburn, he joined the Alabama National Guard.
Starting His Career
In 1998, Barry Moore started his own business. It was called Barry Moore Industries. This company focused on hauling waste.
Serving in the Alabama House
Mr. Moore became involved in politics in 2010. He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives. He won against the person who held the seat before him.
Serving in the U.S. House
His Elections
2018 Election
In 2018, Mr. Moore ran for the U.S. House of Representatives. He wanted to represent Alabama's 2nd district. He came in third place in the Republican primary election.
2020 Election
Mr. Moore ran for the same seat again in 2020. The previous representative decided not to run again. He won the Republican primary. Then, he won the main election. He defeated Phyllis Harvey-Hall with 65.2% of the votes.
2022 Election
Barry Moore ran for reelection in 2022. He did not have any opponents in his own party. He won the general election again. He defeated Phyllis Harvey-Hall with 69% of the votes.
2024 Election
In 2024, the election districts changed. This meant Mr. Moore was in the same district as another representative. He ran against Jerry Carl in the Republican primary. Mr. Moore won the nomination by a small number of votes.
His Time in Office
On January 6, 2021, Mr. Moore voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results. He was one of many lawmakers who voted this way. This happened right after the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
In February 2021, he voted against a plan called the American Rescue Plan. He called it a "blue state bailout." He also supported a bill to stop funding for states that had pandemic stay-at-home orders.
In March 2021, Mr. Moore voted against a measure. This measure condemned a military takeover in Myanmar. Most of the House voted for it.
In June 2021, he voted against giving a special medal to police officers. These officers defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
He also voted to end a military force authorization against Iraq. This happened in June 2021.
In July 2021, Mr. Moore voted against a bill to help Afghan allies. This bill would have given more special visas. He later said the U.S. leaving Afghanistan was a "painful betrayal."
In February 2023, Mr. Moore introduced a bill. It would name the AR-15-style rifle as the National Gun of the United States.
Committees He Serves On
For the 118th Congress, Barry Moore serves on important committees:
- 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
Groups He Belongs To
Mr. Moore is part of several groups in Congress:
- Freedom Caucus
- Congressional Coalition on Adoption
- Rare Disease Caucus
Political Views
Mr. Moore voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill was about how the government spends money.
Personal Life
Barry Moore married Heather Hopper in 1992. They have four children together. The Moore family goes to Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Barry Moore para niños
