Roundtable Discussions
Internal Revenue Service
Congressman Moore held a roundtable discussion with local employees from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) representing several divisions, including the taxpayer advocate office, submission processing, return integrity, and accounts management. They discussed challenges the IRS is facing due to difficulty hiring and retaining employees and outdated technology. IRS employees also shared potential solutions including implementing a continuous improvement team.
Higher Education
Students from Utah State University and Weber State University joined Congressman Moore for a roundtable discussion where several topics were covered, including on-campus lifestyles, student debt relief, and the war in Ukraine. Congressman Moore was encouraged to engage with bright students who on to do great things!
Davis School District Title I Funding
Congressman Moore met with leaders from the Davis School District (DSD) after learning that the school district’s Title I funding had been cut more than in any other state, with DSD bearing the largest per capita cut of all. The roundtable participants and Congressman Moore walked through programs and options to identify areas where conversations with state and federal education departments need to happen.
Youth Homelessness
As youth homelessness increases in Utah, Congressman Moore brought together local experts from the Weber Prosperity Center of Excellence and other organizations to discuss how the government can better cut bureaucratic red tape and push back on narrowly focused funding and mandates that exacerbate this problem. The group was able to identify cracks in the system that contribute to this crisis, including lack of coordination between service providers across counties, difficulty connecting kids leaving the foster care system with necessary resources, and minimal mental health services available. Roundtable participants made plans for how to better enhance assistance and alleviate youth homelessness in the First District and throughout the state.
Utah Small Businesses
Congressman Moore held a roundtable to focus on what can be done on the federal level to support small businesses who are trying to secure federal contracts. Participants discussed the challenges laid out in a white paper signed by 38 small businesses in Utah, and Congressman Moore took notes on how he can advocate for them in Congress.
Debt and Deficit Task Force
To address our nation’s debt and deficit crises, Congressman Moore convened a Debt and Deficit Task Force in Ogden with local leaders to create a framework of solutions for how the government can get our national fiscal house in order. The main pillars of the framework include reforms to better grow the economy, save and strengthen vital programs, focus America’s spending, and fix Congress’s budget process.The task force meets regularly to brainstorm solutions inspired by Utah’s fiscally responsible values that Congressman Moore can take back to Washington and share with his colleagues.
Veterans
Congressman Moore met with a varied group of essential workers on veteran issues, including representatives from the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and more. Participants discussed impacts of the Mission Act on veterans, the need for increased locality pay on Hill Air Force Base, how the affordable housing shortage in Utah affects veterans, and current difficulties with Tricare.
Law Enforcement
Congressman Moore visited the Utah Highway Patrol in Taylorsville and participated in a roundtable to talk with officers about their top challenges and priorities. Participants discussed ways search and rescue (SAR) efforts on federal lands could be subsidized, as SAR costs currently fall on state and local offices. Congressman Moore shared his commitment to support law enforcement officers and bring their concerns back to his colleagues on the House Natural Resources Committee to work on solutions.
Housing
Congressman Moore hosted a roundtable discussion at the Utah State Capitol and invited local leaders in the housing sector, including builders, developers, real estate agents, local officials, and representatives from Hill Air Force Base. These leaders and experts highlighted flaws with regulations, fee and approval processes, inventory and workforce issues that contribute to Utah’s challenging housing market. Congressman Moore spoke about his work on the House Natural Resources Committee to improve sawmill capacity and supply chain resiliency and reduce lumber prices.