Nathaniel Moran — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026

Nathaniel Moran voted to fund the government in 2026, supporting immigration enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol and ICE operations. He co-sponsored the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which includes his Visa Overstays Penalties Act to reclassify visa overstays as "illegal entry." Moran also championed the SAVE America Act, requiring photo ID and proof of citizenship for voter registration and non-citizen removal from voter rolls, asserting "American elections should be decided by American citizens."

“Crucially, this funding also addresses shortfalls related to immigration enforcement operations and keeps the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on the job, deporting criminal migrants and strengthening border security. - Congressman Nathaniel Moran (https://moran.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1054)”

Congressman Nathaniel Moran opposes the permanent extension of ACA subsidies, viewing such actions as part of a broken system. He believes a recently passed House bill concerning small business health plans and pharmacy benefit manager oversight is an important first step but indicates a need for more robust healthcare policies. Moran also expresses concern for rural healthcare, opposing measures that would repeal funding and jeopardize care for vulnerable communities.

““It’s important, but it’s only a first step,” U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Tyler, said of the package.”

Representative Nathaniel Moran voted in favor of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758) and the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R. 4626), also known as the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act. He also supported the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act (HR 3617). The League of Conservation Voters assigned Moran a 0% score for both 2024 and his lifetime voting record.

Nathaniel Moran opposes abortion, stating that life is precious and the right to life is the foundation of all other rights, considering abortion the greatest human rights issue. He supports pro-life legislation such as H.R. 6359, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, which requires universities to inform pregnant students of their Title IX rights and accommodations. Moran also advocates for transparency in abortion data reporting and is endorsed by Texas Alliance for Life.

“I spoke on the theme “Why We March,” and the answer is simple: life is precious. We are all uniquely made for a purpose. The right to life is the foundation upon which all other rights are built—that's why the atrocity of abortion is still the greatest human rights issue of our day. — Nathaniel Moran, moran.house.gov, 2026 March for Life”

Nathaniel Moran voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016) to invest in servicemembers, eliminate waste, counter foreign threats, and prioritize combat readiness. He also supported the FY2025 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to address Chinese aggression and foreign adversaries while opposing "woke policies" in the military. Additionally, he introduced legislation in 2026 to prevent tax incentives for foreign adversary-controlled technology and opposed cuts to USAID funding.

““Under President Trump’s leadership, we’re finally rebuilding the strength and resolve of our Armed Forces. This bill reflects that effort—by investing in servicemembers, eliminating waste, countering foreign threats like China and Iran, and ensuring our defense dollars are focused on combat readiness, not left-wing social experiments." (Congressman Nathaniel Moran, statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016), July 18, 2025)”

Nathaniel Moran introduced the bipartisan Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act to modernize the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program, aiming to expand and simplify access for foster youth. He also voted in favor of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights, emphasizing parents' fundamental right to guide their children's academic journey and foster stronger partnerships between parents and educators.

“Parents have the fundamental right to play the leading role in their children’s academic journey – not the federal government. The Parents Bill of Rights safeguards this right, regardless of whether that educational journey occurs at home or in a public school system. Until we can get the federal government completely out of K-12 education, federal legislation shoring up the rights of parents is necessary. This legislation also serves to incentivize stronger partnerships between parents and educators. The role of our public educators is to educate, not indoctrinate." - Congressman Moran, following the passage of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights.”

Nathaniel Moran signed an amicus brief challenging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) reclassification of pistols with stabilizing braces as 'short-barreled rifles.' He stated this action violates the Second Amendment, which grants Americans the fundamental right to bear arms, and the separation of powers. Moran also co-sponsored H.J.Res.44 to rescind the ATF rule and led a letter urging its repeal, noting its disproportionate impact on women, veterans, and individuals with physical disabilities.

“As determined by our founding fathers in the Constitution, Americans have the fundamental right to bear arms. The recent ATF reclassification of pistols with stabilizing braces being designated as “short-barreled rifles, which was done without Congressional authority, is a blatant violation of the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the long-standing principle of separation of powers. Further, it disproportionally impacts several groups, including women and those with physical disabilities, many of whom have honorably served our nation in the armed forces,” said Congressman Moran, March 1, 2023, on moran.house.gov.”