Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02)
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore applauded House passage of the final four Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, completing consideration of all 12 FY26 spending measures through regular order.
This final slate of bills includes the Defense; Homeland Security; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bills. This package achieves real reforms, cuts waste, and reorients our nation’s fiscal resources to advance America First priorities, including strengthening national security, securing the border, supporting rural health care and workforce development, and modernizing transportation and infrastructure critical to economic growth.
By passing these final bills, the House of Representatives has fulfilled its constitutional duty by completing the FY26 appropriations process through regular order. The legislation replaces reckless, Biden-era spending levels and priorities with a disciplined, Republican-led funding package that advances President Trump’s agenda, restores fiscal accountability, and delivers certainty for the American people.
In addition to advancing national priorities, the final appropriations package delivers targeted funding for projects that directly benefit West Virginia communities. These investments support critical infrastructure improvements, public health, workforce readiness, and economic development—particularly in rural and areas of the Mountain State.
Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:
“I’m proud that the House completed all 12 Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills the right way—through regular order on the House floor. These bills put America First, advance President Trump’s agenda, and replace reckless Biden-era spending levels and priorities with America First funding priorities, which includes cuts to many woke and wasteful programs. Most importantly, this package delivers real results for West Virginians and provides certainty for families, workers, and communities across the Second District.”
Major Investments Secured for West Virginia:
The passage of the appropriations package advances regular order, while also including major local investments in West Virginia, championed by Congressman Riley M. Moore:
- $1,000,000 for the Market Street Bridge Replacement for the West Virginia Division of Highways. This important project funds the initial engineering for the full replacement of the Market Street Bridge which carries WV Spur Route 2 across the Ohio River, Ohio Route 7, and Norfolk Southern Railroad. The bridge has been closed for more than one year due to unsafe conditions, including corrosion and deterioration. The closure has resulted in traffic delays, negative economic impacts on local businesses, and travel challenges for residents and commuters. This project is the first step in helping alleviate those significant disruptions to taxpayers’ lives.
- $6,400,000 for West Virginia University for the Personal Rapid Transit Guideway Rehabilitation. This funding will modernize the 50-year-old personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system through critical infrastructure upgrades. The project focuses on rehabilitating guideways, stations, platforms, staircases, and elevators to ensure the continued safety and reliability of the transportation
- $5,000,000 for new DOH District 4 Bridges construction and rehab. This project funds the construction and rehabilitation of five bridges in Clarksburg that are owned and maintained by the city. Clarksburg has sought funding through WVDOH for the construction/rehabilitation of these bridges to maintain the city and state road networks. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it improves critical infrastructure within the city limits.
- $2,000,000 for Northern Parkway Improvements for the city of Wheeling. This project will allow for complete reconstruction of an essential connector route between Main Street and several residential neighborhoods. Families, school buses, emergency vehicles, and local commuters use the route daily. The continued deterioration of this corridor poses a serious threat to mobility, emergency response, and quality of life. Rebuilding this roadway is critical to restoring safe and dependable transportation access for Wheeling residents.
- $1,000,000 for the Municipal Services Central Garage Facility in the city of Parkersburg. Parkersburg’s Central Garage currently houses several essential municipal operations including the City’s Streets Department, Street Cleaning Division, Electric Shop, and Sign Shop. The 55-year-old facility has significantly deteriorated and is undersized for the City’s current equipment inventory. This project includes the demolition of the existing structure and reconstruction on the site. This new building will better serve modern public works needs and improve efficiency to better deliver essential services to the residents of Parkersburg.
- $1,000,000 for Spencer’s Landing Development in Vienna for the Wood County Development Authority. This project will enable rehabilitation of the former Johns Manville insulation plant, which currently poses several safety risks to the community and must be surrounded year-round by a fence. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it cleans the site, including the removal of dangerous concrete and rebar, and prepares the site for future economic and recreational development for public use. This includes plans for ADA accessible areas, restrooms, food truck hookups, shelters, and other opportunities for economic growth.
- $1,000,000 for the Watson Fire Station Renovation for the city of Fairmont. This project funds the reconstruction of the aging Watson Fire Station. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it supports the reconstruction of a facility that directly enhances emergency response capabilities. The funds will ensure continued access to essential fire protection and emergency services for the Watson neighborhood, Fairmont State University, the Fairmont Technology Park, and surrounding areas.
- $900,000 for the Marshall University Aviation expansion at Marshall University. This project expands the facilities for Marshall University Aviation’s in-person training in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Constructing this training facility will allow for pilot training, as well as dispatcher and unmanned aerial system training for both students and individuals in the aviation industry. The facility will also support stand-alone courses or industry training as requested by local businesses. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as the facility supports workforce growth in the aviation industry – an industry currently facing pilot and maintenance technician shortages.
- $2,000,000 for a new Gateway Center & Trail Connection in the city of Wheeling. This funding will pay for the initial costs of the Wheeling Gateway Center, a project that will house the Convention & Visitors Bureau, a WV Tourism outpost, and a heritage center. The Gateway Center will include public outdoor spaces and plazas, as well as a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle connection to the 18-mile Wheeling Heritage Trail. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds that supports safe, active travel, drives economic growth, and connects residents and visitors to the city’s cultural and recreational assets. This system transports approximately 12,000 passengers daily across three areas of the Morgantown Campus and downtown Morgantown.
Congressman Riley M. Moore’s statement on how these projects are crucial to West Virginia’s infrastructure and constituents:
“These final FY2026 appropriations bills put West Virginians first. These projects are the kinds of important local investments that truly matter—projects that improve quality of life, protect our communities, and strengthen West Virginia’s future. From infrastructure and transportation to health care and workforce development, this package reflects a commitment to delivering results for the people of the Mountain State. I will never stop fighting for commonsense solutions that deliver real results for the Second District.”
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