Moran, Nathaniel

Nathaniel Moran is a Republican Representative for Texas's 1st Congressional District, encompassing a large portion of East Texas. He first entered Congress in January 2023, succeeding longtime Representative Louie Gohmert. Before his election to federal office, Moran served as the Smith County Judge from 2016 to 2022 and was a member of the Tyler City Council. He holds a law degree, an MBA, and a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University, and he previously attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. His professional background includes nearly two decades of practice in commercial and civil litigation.

In the House, Moran holds several high-profile committee assignments, including the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Ethics. He is also a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. His policy work frequently addresses fiscal responsibility, social security, and welfare reform. He has sponsored legislation such as the Supporting Parents in Education Act and the Jenna Quinn Law of 2024, reflecting a legislative focus on family values, education, and child protection.

Moran is recognized for a pragmatic approach to governance, drawing on his experience as a local executive to navigate federal policy. Within the chamber, he has taken on leadership roles such as serving as the U.S. Chairman of the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue. His legislative priorities often align with conservative principles, including border security, shrinking the federal government, and addressing inflation, while maintaining a focus on the specific economic and community needs of his East Texas constituents.