Barry Moore (AL-1)

Biography

Born on September 26, 1966, in Coffee County, Alabama, Barry Moore is a Republican politician representing Alabama's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 3, 2025. Raised on a family farm, Moore's early life instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep connection to agricultural communities. He is a veteran, having served in the Alabama National Guard and Reserves for six years. In 1998, Moore founded Barry Moore Industries, a waste hauling company, which he continues to operate with his wife, Heather. The couple has four children and are active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Enterprise, Alabama.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Associate of Science from Enterprise State Community College
  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from Auburn University

• Political Experience:

  • Served in the Alabama House of Representatives for District 91 from 2010 to 2018.
  • Chairman of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
  • Vice-Chair of the Small Business and Commerce Committee
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District in 2020.
  • Following redistricting in 2024, elected to represent Alabama's 1st Congressional District in 2025.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Legislative Work:

  • Co-sponsored 414 pieces of legislation and introduced 22 bills during the 118th Congress.
  • Recognized as the most effective Republican U.S. Representative from Alabama for the 117th Congress by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.

• Committee Assignments:

  • Committee on Agriculture
  • Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture
  • 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
  • Subcommittee on Oversight

• Constituent Services:

  • Resolved over 5,684 cases and returned more than $13 million to constituents through diligent casework during the 118th Congress.

• Political Stance:

  • Member of the House Freedom Caucus, aligning with the conservative faction of the Republican Party.

Barry Moore's career reflects a commitment to conservative principles, veteran affairs, and agricultural communities, underscored by his active legislative role and dedication to constituent services.