Longview Times

Congressman Nathaniel Moran, representing Texas' 1st district, shared a series of tweets on February 11, 2025, addressing concerns related to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and cybersecurity issues within the U.S. Treasury Department. Moran, who replaced former Congressman Louie Gohmert in 2023, emphasized the need for better protection of American taxpayers and highlighted recent challenges faced by government agencies.

In a tweet posted at 18:23 UTC on February 11, Moran expressed his concern over IRS spending priorities. He stated, "We need to protect the American taxpayer. Right now, the IRS is spending more federal funding on enforcement AGAINST taxpayers than on improving cybersecurity and modernization. Taxpayers are the client – not the target."

Later that day, at 19:53 UTC, Moran addressed cybersecurity breaches involving Chinese hackers stealing sensitive financial information from the U.S. Treasury Department. He noted that "The U.S. Treasury Department faced multiple cybersecurity breaches last year, with Chinese hackers stealing sensitive financial information." He further criticized current spending practices under President Biden's administration.

Finally, at 21:17 UTC, Moran shared news about his recent appointment to a significant congressional committee. The tweet read: ".@kytxcbs19: 'East Texas Representative Nathaniel Moran Named to House Select Committee on China'" This appointment reflects his ongoing involvement in national security and international relations.