Moran is the ranking member of the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee. For over two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Moran has given voice to the arts and fought tirelessly against efforts to cut funding to U.S. cultural institutions like the National Endowment for the Arts. He has also fought tirelessly to keep these institutions open to the public, so everyone can have access to performances, collections and cultural heritage. Moran also serves on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and has been a keen voice in groundbreaking research into the improved health and healing possibilities of arts therapy for wounded warriors. 
 
"Congressman Moran is a steadfast leader in support for the arts in America," said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts. "His dedication to championing the arts is awe-inspiring, and we are truly grateful for his hard work—more than two decades serving Northern Virginia in the U.S. Congress.”
  
"Each year, we recognize congressional leaders for their support of the arts," said Tom Cochran, CEO and executive director of The United States Conference of Mayors. "Rep. Moran truly deserves this award for his tireless work on placing the arts high on our national agenda."