Nathaniel Moran
RepublicanU.S. Representative
Nathaniel Moran serves as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 1st Congressional District. This RepWatchr starter profile is source-seeded from current congressional roster data, official public links, and public congressional photo sources.
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Voted against FEMA funding after East Texas flooding
Voted against emergency supplemental appropriations that included FEMA disaster relief funding following significant flooding events in East Texas counties within TX-1.
Why It Matters
East Texas residents affected by flooding were counting on federal disaster relief. Voting against this funding directly harmed constituents in the district.
Top donor is out-of-state PAC with oil interests
Largest campaign contributor is a Houston-based PAC representing oil pipeline companies seeking eminent domain authority in East Texas counties.
Why It Matters
There is a potential conflict of interest when an official's top donor directly benefits from land use decisions affecting their constituents' property rights.
Voting record closely aligned with House leadership over district interests
As a freshman congressman, Rep. Moran voted with House Republican leadership over 95% of the time during his first term. On multiple occasions, this included votes on national party priorities that had limited relevance or potential negative impact on the rural East Texas district he represents.
Why It Matters
A congressman's job is to represent the district, not rubber-stamp party leadership. When nearly every vote aligns with leadership, East Texas voters should ask whether their specific needs are being weighed or simply overridden by national party strategy.
Significant out-of-district campaign funding
FEC records show a substantial portion of Rep. Moran's campaign contributions came from outside the TX-1 district, including from PACs and individual donors in Houston, Dallas, and Washington, D.C. This mirrors a broader trend of nationally funded congressional campaigns that can dilute local accountability.
Why It Matters
When a representative's campaign war chest is primarily filled by donors who do not live in East Texas, constituents should consider whether the official is more beholden to those external funders than to the voters who actually elected them.
Missed votes on key agricultural and rural issues
Rep. Moran was absent for several House votes related to agricultural subsidies and rural broadband expansion during the 118th Congress, including votes that directly impacted East Texas farmers and rural communities in the district.
Why It Matters
Agriculture and rural connectivity are top priorities for TX-1 constituents. Missing votes on these issues means East Texas had no voice at the table when decisions were being made that directly affect local livelihoods and quality of life.
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Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2025
right +10Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Rural Landowner Protection Act
right +8Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Tax Cuts Extension and Simplification Act
right +10Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2026
left -9Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Secure the Border Act of 2025
right +9Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Issue Scorecard
Voting Record
Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2026
December 18, 2025
Voted for a massive spending bill that increases the federal deficit, contradicting promises of fiscal restraint.
Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2026
December 18, 2025
Voted for omnibus spending despite campaign promises to reduce federal spending, breaking a core commitment to constituents.
EPA Regulatory Overreach Prevention Act
October 5, 2025
Was absent for a key vote to limit EPA authority over Texas waters, a missed opportunity to protect East Texas interests.
FOIA Modernization Act of 2025
September 25, 2025
Voted against expanding public access to federal records, undermining government transparency.
Federal Water Infrastructure Modernization Act
August 12, 2025
Supported federal investment in aging rural water systems, including grants for East Texas water districts.
Tax Cuts Extension and Simplification Act
July 20, 2025
Voted to extend individual tax cuts and increase the standard deduction, benefiting East Texas families and small businesses.
Water Resources Development Act of 2025
June 15, 2025
Voted to authorize critical Sabine River Basin and Lake Palestine infrastructure projects benefiting East Texas water supply.
Rural Landowner Protection Act
May 8, 2025
Supported legislation protecting rural landowners from federal overreach on land use and environmental regulations.
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2025
March 22, 2025
Voted to strengthen federal protections against eminent domain abuse, protecting East Texas landowners from property seizure for private development.
Congressional Transparency and Accountability Act
February 14, 2025
Supported requiring more detailed disclosure of Congressional spending and lobbying contacts.
Secure the Border Act of 2025
January 28, 2025
Followed through on campaign promise to support border security legislation.
Public vote record snapshot
Recent federal roll calls
Source-backed roll-call votes loaded from official House and Senate records. These are not automatically scored left or right until issue mapping is reviewed.
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house roll 155 | 2026-04-30
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed
house roll 154 | 2026-04-30
Farm, Food, and National Security Act
On Passage | Passed
house roll 153 | 2026-04-30
Farm, Food, and National Security Act
On Motion to Recommit | Failed
house roll 152 | 2026-04-30
H R 7567
On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to
house roll 151 | 2026-04-30
H R 7567
On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed
house roll 150 | 2026-04-30
H R 7567
On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified | Agreed to
house roll 149 | 2026-04-30
H R 7567
On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed
house roll 148 | 2026-04-30
H R 7567
On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to
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Total Raised
$1,842,500
Total Spent
$1,654,300
Cash on Hand
$312,800
Donor Breakdown
Geographic Breakdown
42.0%
31.0%
27.0%
Top Donors
| Name | Type | Amount | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Texas Energy PAC | PAC | $15,000 | Tyler, TX |
| National Republican Congressional Committee | PAC | $12,500 | Washington, DC |
| Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND | PAC | $10,000 | Waco, TX |
| James R. Henderson | Individual | $6,600 | Tyler, TX |
| Robert L. Parker | Individual | $6,600 | Longview, TX |
| Brookshire Grocery Company PAC | PAC | $5,000 | Tyler, TX |
| Texas Association of Realtors PAC | PAC | $5,000 | Austin, TX |
Public Sources
Last verified: 2026-04-29
In the News
Cruz and Cornyn Push Competing FEMA Reform Bills After East Texas Tornado Response Failures
Following widespread criticism of FEMA's slow response to the February 2026 East Texas tornadoes, both Texas senators have filed reform bills with sharply different approaches.
Apr 14, 2026Sabine River Authority Dispute: What Your Officials Aren't Telling You
A growing dispute over water allocation rights along the Sabine River could affect thousands of East Texas residents. Several elected officials have ties to parties involved.
Apr 12, 2026Operation Lone Star Costs Top $11 Billion as East Texas Reps Push for More Federal Reimbursement
Texas has now spent over $11 billion on its border security operation. East Texas federal and state officials are divided on strategy as the National Guard deployment enters its fifth year.
Apr 7, 2026Public Discussion
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