Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Reopen the Government, Securing $5.4 Million in Federal Investments for Burke and Cleveland Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) voted to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations, Ag, Leg Branch, MilCon-VA, and Extensions Act, 2026.This legislation extends federal funding through January 30, 2026, as well as three of the twelve regular order appropriations bills.

"Senate Democrats spent 43 days holding the government hostage to extract political concessions, and they walked away with nothing to show for it," said Congressman Tim Moore."I voted to avoid this shutdown in September, and I'm proud not only to help reopen the government, but to deliver more than $5.4 million in direct investments for Burke and Cleveland Counties. These significant investments in our community will go to strengthen access to quality health care, expand educational resources, and support essential public services."

Congressman Moore also emphasized, "Congress must return to regular order, and that means passing individual appropriations bills on time, not relying on last-minute shutdown threats or bloated omnibus deals. The American people deserve a government that works as hard and lives within its means, just like their families do."

As part of this package, the House and Senate passed the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which included three of Congressman Moore's Community Project Funding requests for North Carolina's 14th District. Those projects are:

Burke County Health & Human Services Building Renovation

County: Burke

Program Funding: $3,187,211

This funding would go to the renovation of Burke County's health and human services building, which is more than 50 years old and in dire need of rehab. Burke County has a population of 90,000, of which approximately 35,000 are Medicaid recipients. The building also serves as a community asset that can facilitate community meetings and seminars. There are 250 county staff members who work in the building every day.

Spangler Branch Library Addition

County: Cleveland

Program Funding: $750,000

This funding would be used for the Spangler Branch Library Addition. This project proposes a vital expansion of the Spangler Branch Library, located at 112 Piedmont Drive in Lawndale, a rural town in northern Cleveland County, North Carolina. With a population of just 585, Lawndale faces significant economic challenges-22.1% of residents live below the poverty line, far above the statewide average of 13.2%. The town's median household income is just $31,691-less than 60% of the state median ($69,904), according to the 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. These figures meet the eligibility criteria for requesting up to 75% in grant funding support.

UNC Health Blue Ridge Catheterization Lab Replacement and Expansion

County: Burke

Program Funding: $1,462,789

This funding would be used for the UNC Health Blue Ridge Catheterization Lab Replacement and Expansion. The funding would be used for replacing catheterization lab equipment and building out space to be utilized for a second cardiac catheterization lab, which will allow for the ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) program.

Key background:

• The regular order appropriations bills included in this package are:
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  • Legislative Branch Appropriations Act
• Read the package as passed here.
• Congressman Moore also requested that his pay be withheldduring the shutdown and introduced the No Budget, No Pay Act, which prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation in a fiscal year until both chambers approve the budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills for that fiscal year.