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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 30 “Domestic violence is a serious offense that affect too many of our communities. As a domestic violence survivor, I know what’s it like to fear for my life. And I know how incredibly difficult and often dangerous it is to come forward to report abuse. Undocumented survivors face even more barriers. Current immigration laws already impose immigration ba... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Reports of New ICE Facility “I have heard the concerns from community members regarding reports of a new ICE facility in Milwaukee. My staff and I are still gathering information. We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with DHS officials.” Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Presidential Inauguration “While I attended the session of Congress to certify the 2024 election results on January 6th, I will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration. I normally attend ceremonies like inaugurations and State of the Union speeches; however, through his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, President-elect Trump has shown no... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement “I welcome this agreement. It’s long overdue more than 15 months into this war. I appreciate the dogged determination of the Biden Administration, Secretary Blinken, and other U.S. officials who have been working nonstop to reach this agreement. My heart rejoices with the families who will finally see their loved ones again. Similarly,... Read More »

Congresswoman Votes No on Federal Sports Ban Targeting Trans Children “This partisan blanket ban will deprive trans children of the opportunity to participate in sports simply because of who they are. Trans children have a right to exist as they are and participate in the sports they enjoy with their peers. Sports help children develop important skills that help them later in life. When kids work ... Read More »

President Biden Signs into Law Legislation to Strengthen Child Welfare System and Bolster Child Support Enforcement Efforts, Includes Moore-Led Proposals Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauds President Joe Biden for signing into law the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076) which reauthorizes Title IV-B funding for child welfare programs and bolsters child support enforcement effo... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces $25 Million in Federal Investments for National Avenue Project Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to benefit Milwaukee. This funding will support the reconstruction of National Avenue from 1st Street to 39th Street to mak... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces District Staff Changes “Shirley Ellis has been my closest advisor since I served in the Wisconsin legislature and, more importantly, a great friend. She has been an indispensable asset in my district office, serving as my District Director and Senior Advisor, where she has embodied the best of public service for the residents of her beloved Milwaukee. Shirley has... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Elected Vice Ranking Member of Ways and Means Committee, Appointed to Subcommittees on Social Security, Tax Policy, and Work and Welfare Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the United States House Committee on Ways and Means. “I am honored to serve in this role, and I am committed to ensuring our work uplifts... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Fourth Anniversary of January 6th Attack on U.S. Capitol In a video statement, Congresswoman Gwen Moore recognized the 4th anniversary of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. Transcript: “Hello, everyone. This is your Congresswoman, Gwen Moore. Today is January 6, 2025, and I just witnessed a peaceful transfer of power from the Biden administration and ... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Speaker Election “Today, I was proud to vote for Leader Hakeem Jeffries who is leading Democrats in the work to lower the cost of living and expand access to economic opportunity. With House Republicans having a razor thin majority, it is vital that they work with Democrats to meet these pressing needs instead of continuing their path of chaos and dysfunction... Read More »

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 »