Tim Moore

Tim Moore
Birthplace	North Carolina, United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Template:Hlist
Known for	Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives; U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 14th congressional district

Tim Moore is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 14th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Moore previously served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, where he held the position of Speaker of the House for multiple terms, making him one of the most influential figures in North Carolina state politics before his transition to federal office. His career in public service has spanned decades, beginning with his early election to the North Carolina General Assembly and continuing through his rise to leadership positions within the state legislature. Moore's move to the United States Congress marked a new chapter in a political career defined by his prominence in North Carolina Republican politics. As a member of Congress representing North Carolina's 14th district, Moore has attracted attention for his legislative activities as well as his financial disclosure filings, which have documented a series of stock transactions in publicly traded companies.

Career

North Carolina General Assembly

Tim Moore's political career began in the North Carolina General Assembly, where he served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Over the course of his tenure in the state legislature, Moore rose through the ranks of the Republican caucus, eventually attaining the speakership of the House. As Speaker, Moore wielded considerable influence over the legislative agenda in North Carolina, presiding over the chamber during a period of sustained Republican control of the state government. His leadership in the state House positioned him as one of the most prominent Republican officeholders in North Carolina.

Moore's time as Speaker was characterized by his role in shaping state policy and his involvement in a range of legislative matters affecting North Carolina. His tenure in the state legislature provided the foundation for his subsequent campaign for a seat in the United States Congress.

United States Congress

Moore currently serves as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 14th congressional district. His election to Congress represented a continuation of his career in Republican politics, transitioning from a state-level leadership role to federal office. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Moore represents a district in North Carolina and participates in the legislative process at the national level.

In his capacity as a federal legislator, Moore's activities have been documented through various public filings and media reports. Among the areas that have drawn public and media attention are his financial transactions involving publicly traded securities, which are subject to disclosure requirements under federal law.

Congressional stock trading activity

As a member of Congress, Moore is required to disclose his financial transactions under the STOCK Act and other federal transparency laws. In February 2026, a series of stock trades by Moore were reported in financial media, drawing attention to his investment activity.

According to filings disclosed on February 20, 2026, Moore purchased shares of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT). During the same period, Moore also acquired shares of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG). Additionally, Moore purchased shares of The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL), as reported in multiple financial disclosure tracking reports.

In the same series of filings, Moore disclosed the sale of shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T). The filing was disclosed on February 20, 2026. Moore also sold shares of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) during this period.

The trades were characterized by the financial publication Investing.com as "significant" and noted that Moore, identified as the congressional representative from North Carolina's 14th district, had made "a series of notable" transactions involving AT&T, Coinbase, and Harley-Davidson, among other companies.

Congressional stock trading has been a subject of broader public debate in the United States, with scrutiny focused on whether members of Congress should be permitted to trade individual stocks given their access to nonpublic information and their role in shaping legislation that can affect the financial markets. Moore's disclosed transactions are part of the public record maintained through mandatory congressional financial disclosure filings.

Political positions

Tim Moore has served as a Republican throughout his political career, representing the party in both the North Carolina General Assembly and the United States Congress. His political positions have generally aligned with the Republican caucus in both the state legislature and the federal government.

As a representative of North Carolina's 14th congressional district, Moore has been part of the broader political landscape in the state, which has included debates over environmental regulation, economic policy, and other issues of national significance. North Carolina's political environment during Moore's career has featured ongoing discussions about federal environmental policy, including the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regulating greenhouse gas emissions — an issue that has affected the state's energy sector and environmental advocacy community.