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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Racist Flyers in Milwaukee Following news of racist flyers distributed near a children's playground in Milwaukee, calling for “white power unity” and giving a “MASS DEPORTATION NOTICE,” to immigrant communities, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am disgusted to see my constituents targeted using racist, xenophobic flyers. These hateful intim... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Government Funding Bill “Earlier this week, House Republican leadership took their marching orders from unelected billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump, destroying a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open. I am pleased that this legislation removes Trump’s reckless demand to lift the debt ceiling, which would have paved the way for his multi-trillio... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Musk-Trump Scheme “Democratic and Republican House and Senate leadership negotiated a deal to keep the government open. After Elon Musk and Donald Trump blew up the deal, House Republicans cooked up a last-minute bill to appease Donald Trump’s demand to raise the debt ceiling. This provision will set the stage for Trump’s tax cuts to the wealthy and big corpora... Read More »

In Defense of Teachers and Public Education The Nation Teaching is a calling that runs in my family. My mother and my aunt were public school teachers, as are two of my siblings and my daughter. I am a proud product of public schools, and, for me, education served as a great equalizer. I often call myself a “sociological miracle,” and the truth is, a high-quality public education and resources lik... Read More »

Congress Must Address America's Obesity Crisis Newsweek By: Reps. Gwen Moore and Brad Wenstrup The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of highly effective anti-obesity medications is changing the lives of millions of Americans—and changing how we perceive one of our most prevalent chronic diseases. Forty-two percent of adults in the U.S. live with obesity. This condition often disproport... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on H.R. 9495 “As I said previously when this bill come to the House floor, no one opposes the provisions of this legislation to provide relief for tax deadlines or penalties for Americans being held hostage or illegally detained overseas. However, I have heard serious concerns that portions of this legislation would give overbroad authority that could be weaponize... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 82 “I strongly support Social Security. Its benefits are a lifeline for millions of Americans and helps support them in their retirement. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) were created to ensure equity in the treatment of workers covered by Social Security and those with government pensions not covered by Social ... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 9495 “No one detained or held hostage abroad should come home to face a tax penalty or fine, potentially amounting to thousands of dollars, because they are unable to make tax payments during such a terrible ordeal. Or worry about tax deadlines. That’s the last thing these Americans should have to worry about. While the IRS has the power to provide tax re... Read More »

At Press Conference, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Sister MacCanon Brown Celebrate FY 2024 Earmark Funding to Support Expansion of Critical Services Congresswoman Gwen Moore selected MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc.’s project to receive $500,000 in community project funding (aka earmark) to support a stair tower for a repurposed facility at 2461 W. Center St. dedicated to serving severely dis... Read More »

Moore, Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), both members of the Ways and Means Committee, are jointly introducing the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 10055). 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 p... Read More »

Moore, Dingell Re-Introduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection Between Misogyny, Gun Violence and Violence Against Women On Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Taskforce Co-Chairs Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) are re-introducing a resolution recognizing the intersection of gun violence, misogyny, and violence against women. “Intimate partner violence and... Read More »

Congresswomen Gwen Moore Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Continuing Work to Address Lead as a Public Health Hazard Today, President Biden visited Milwaukee touting $2.6 billion in bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) funds to address water infrastructure needs, including the removal of lead pipes. This year alone, Milwaukee received $30 million in federal funds to replace 3,400 lead service li... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Anniversary of October 7, 2023 “Today, we remember the horrific violence of October 7th, where more than 1,200 Israelis were brutally killed, and hundreds were kidnapped and taken hostage by Hamas, including American citizens. I stand with families and communities mourning and feeling the pain of loss as well as those still under threat today throughout th... Read More »

Moore, Cárdenas, Trone, and Senator Whitehouse Introduce Resolution Designating October 2024 National Youth Justice Action Month WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), and Congressman David Trone (MD-06) resolution designating October 2024 as National Youth Justice Action Month. The resolution sheds light on the collateral consequences yo... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown “Instead of working with Democrats to advance bipartisan fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding legislation, MAGA Republicans pulled political stunts and advanced extreme bills, which has only wasted time and caused chaos. That is not governance. Unlike House Republicans’ extreme full FY 2025 proposals, this bipartisan continuing resolution (CR)... Read More »