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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Revocation of Student Visas at UW-Milwaukee “I am deeply alarmed by the revocation of student visas for several international students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and nationwide. Students and faculty have been left in the dark, with no clear explanation from the Trump Administration regarding the reasons behind these sudden and disruptive acti... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Hosts Congressional Art Competition Reception Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries ... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Tax Giveaways to Billionaires, Harmful Cuts to Foodshare and BadgerCare “Republicans’ $7 trillion in tax giveaways to big corporations and billionaires will be paid for on the backs of struggling families, seniors, children, and veterans. Despite their talking points, the Republican budget resolution greenlights the House to begin to make steep cuts to Badger... Read More »

Congresswoman Moore Opposes Voter Disenfranchisement Bill The so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would require individuals who register to vote—including those already-registered voters who update their registration as the result of a move, name change, or party switch--to register to vote in person and provide government documents proving one’s U.S. citizenship, such as a p... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on ICE Arrests at Milwaukee Courthouse “I have long supported protecting ‘sensitive spaces,’ which limits ICE arrests in courthouses, hospitals, schools, and houses of worship because the policy respects and protects everyone within the larger community and safer, less intrusive options exist. In this instance, ICE has seemingly front-run Milwaukee’s justice syst... Read More »

Moore, Dingell, and McBath Push for Answers on Firing of Federal Employees Focused on Addressing Domestic Violence Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Lucy McBath (GA-06) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, requesting an explanation into the Administration’s decision to fire Shawndell Dawson, the Director of the Office of... Read More »

Moore, Strickland Push for Abortion Doulas in State Medicaid During World Doula Week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Abortion Data and Outreach to Unlock and Leverage Abortion Support Act, or the Abortion DOULAS Act. This bill would direct the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on the benefits of abortion dou... Read More »

Moore, Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act WASHINGTON - Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation’s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay taxe... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Expand Earned Income Tax Credit, Invest in Working People, and Fight Poverty Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosted a press conference to highlight the re-introduction of H.R. 2338, the Worker Credit and Reform (WRCR) Act, which would expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). She was joined by Congresswoman Judy Chu, who is a cospo... Read More »

Trump Administration Escalates Harmful Attacks on Public Education and Student Academic Services “From funding adult literacy programs to ensuring students with disabilities can access a free public education, the U.S. Department of Education is essential to communities in rural, urban, and suburban areas. It is crucial that Americans know how the Trump administration plans to continue the agency’... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams CDC Ending HIV Programs in Wisconsin, Calls on Decision to be Reversed “After nominating an HHS Secretary who doesn’t believe that HIV causes AIDS, this Administration is now eliminating life-saving HIV prevention programs. Make no mistake, the most vulnerable will suffer for this decision. Wisconsin needs these federal resources for HIV prevention efforts and to rea... Read More »

Moore, Booker, Adams, and Underwood Introduce Resolution Commemorating National Black Midwives Day Today, Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04), along with Representatives Alma Adams, PhD (NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), both co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, introduced a resolution designating March 14, 2025, as “Black Midwives Day.” This House resolution, and its Senate companion l... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Giving DOGE a Blank Check “I simply cannot support legislation which will greenlight DOGE’s illegitimate efforts, further undermine IRS enforcement and the Social Security administration (SSA) with reckless cuts, and throw veterans, hungry children, seniors, and hardworking Americans under the bus. By excluding critical congressional directions on how to spen... Read More »

Moore, Scholten, and Garcia Introduce Resolution Recognizing “School Social Work Week” This week, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced a resolution recognizing March 2nd-March 8th, 2025, as “School Social Work Week.” “School social workers are mental health professionals who can help students face challenges in their home life and in th... Read More »

As Elon Musk Takes His Chainsaw to Taxpayer Assistance Services in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Demands Answers for Constituents On December 31st, 2025, the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE team are reportedly planning to terminate the lease on the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) at 211 W West Wisconsin Ave in Milwaukee. In addition, Taxpayer Advocate Services (TAS) operates o... Read More »