Weekly Update Congressman Tim Moore

This week, I was back in Washington voting on legislation to protect Americans from rising energy costs and strengthen our national security. 

The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure families and small businesses are not left paying the bill for the growing energy demands of large data centers. As America continues investing in the infrastructure needed to lead the world in artificial intelligence, the companies creating significant new demand on our electric grid should be responsible for the additional infrastructure costs required to serve them.

We also passed legislation to strengthen economic sanctions against Russia. The measure is aimed at holding Russia accountable for its continued war against Ukraine and increasing the economic pressure needed to bring the conflict to an end. 

House Judiciary Field Hearing in Charlotte  

On Monday, I joined the House Judiciary Committee in Charlotte for a field hearing examining fraud and competition in health care markets. 

During the hearing, I raised concerns about pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies that help manage prescription drug benefits for health insurers. The three largest PBMs process nearly 80 percent of prescriptions filled in the United States, giving a small number of companies significant influence over how Americans access and pay for their medications.

I also discussed how consolidation and vertical integration in the industry can affect prescription drug costs and independent pharmacies in communities like ours. Greater transparency and competition are important as Congress looks for ways to lower health care costs and protect patients.

Expanding Rural Health Care Access  

The Trump Administration announced $1.25 million in new federal funding to expand health care access for children and families in rural North Carolina, including funding for Blue Ridge Community Health Services. 

The funding will support new and expanded school based health centers and increase access to preventive care, behavioral health services, telehealth, and mobile care. Bringing these services closer to home can make it easier for students and families in rural communities to get the care they need.

I was proud to support the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which created the Rural Health Transformation Program, and I'm glad to see those federal dollars now reaching communities here in North Carolina. 

Meeting with the Carolinas Credit Union League 

I had the chance to meet with the Carolinas Credit Union League to discuss the important role credit unions play in communities across North Carolina. Credit unions serve nearly one in three North Carolinians, helping families and small businesses access necessary financial services. 

We also discussed efforts to make sure outdated federal regulations do not stand in the way of credit unions serving their members, as well as the progress made through the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. I was honored to receive an award during our meeting and appreciate their recognition. 

Supporting Community Health Centers  

I also met with the North Carolina Community Health Center Association to hear more about the work they're doing to expand access to care across our state. The association represents health centers serving more than 500,000 patients each year, including more than 50,000 patients through Charlotte Community Health Clinic and Gaston Family Health Services.

We also discussed the policies that help make this work possible, including the 340B drug pricing program. Community health centers play an important role in making care more accessible, particularly for families who might otherwise struggle to receive the services they need.

Constituent Casework Success 

I'm proud to have successfully closed over 1,300 constituent cases since taking office. My top priority will always be to support you in any way possible, and casework is an essential means of doing exactly that.

For example, a constituent reached out to my office regarding over $8,000 in FEMA funds that he never received. After contacting my office, we submitted a congressional inquiry on his behalf and within 8 business days, the case was approved and the constituent received the funds he was owed. If you ever need help with a federal agency, please reach out to my office here. 

Thank you for staying engaged and informed about the work I'm doing in Washington and at home. Your voice and your concerns matter deeply to me. If there’s ever anything my office can assist with, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely, 

Congressman Tim Moore 

North Carolina's 14th District