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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Court Order Requiring Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention Congresswoman Gwen Moore today welcomed a federal judge's ruling ordering the release of Salah Sarsour from ICE detention, calling the decision a victory for due process and human dignity. “Over the course of two visits, I observed troubling signs of declining health and raised serious concerns abou... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Iran “Deal” to End Republican War of Choice “The war with Iran has killed Americans, Iranians, and others in the region, wasted billions, depleted military capacity, and made life more expensive for working people. Trump didn’t do this alone: The Republican-led Congress allowed this costly war to continue and reach this vague, uncertain phase. There has never ... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Second Visit to Conduct Wellness Check on Salah Sarsour In Indiana, Congresswoman Moore joined advocates in a rally calling for Salah Sarsour’s release. She then visited Salah at the Clay County Jail. In response, she released the following statement: “Yesterday, I conducted another wellness check on Salah. I saw and learned firsthand that he is not receiving ... Read More »

Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans’ so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Voucher sche... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes NO on Blank Check to ICE and CBP, Continues Call for Reforms “The Administration claimed they would go after ‘the worst of the worst,’ but they are targeting every immigrant and even U.S. citizens, including hardworking individuals who enrich their communities. Wisconsinites have faced cruel treatment in ICE custody and so have many others across the country. ICE has... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Funding Bill that Cuts WIC and International Food Aid, Attacks the LGBTQ Community “Instead of strengthening programs that help our farmers sell their products and help families keep food on the table, Republicans are cutting these programs to fund tax goodies for billionaires. The FY 2026 funding bill would also cut WIC and deny children and families full access t... Read More »

Following April Flooding Damage, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Pushes for Federal Aid In a letter to President Trump, Congresswoman Moore and her colleagues urged the Administration to approve Governor Evers’ request for an emergency disaster declaration after communities throughout the state, including in Milwaukee, experienced flooding damage in April. Several of her constituents experienced damage t... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Colleagues in Calling for Salah Sarsour’s Release from ICE Detention Salah Sarsour is a local leader in the Milwaukee area, leading the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. He has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years and is a powerful advocate for Palestinians. ICE has detained him for nearly two months in Clay County Jail in Indiana where Congresswoman Moore was able t... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds House Passage of her Foster Youth Bills Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432) a comprehensive bill to help foster youth aging out of foster care that includes two of Congresswoman Moore’s bills to support foster youth: the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act and the CONNECT Act. Her bipartisan bills would mak... Read More »

ICYMI: Moore, Sanders, Omar, McGovern Lead More Than 100 Colleagues in Helping End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in Americ... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports War Powers Resolution to Help End Republicans’ Reckless, Costly Iran War “The Trump administration, with support from congressional Republicans, has plunged America into a deadly, costly war with Iran. Now, gas prices have gone up, and other household costs, like groceries, continue to increase. Yet, as millions struggle, Trump admits he doesn’t think about Americ... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on FBI Questioning Wisconsin Election Officials “Donald Trump, the loser of the 2020 presidential election, continues to whine and use intimidation tactics against election officials. Trump believes that any election he loses is illegitimate. Our elections are safe and fair and will remain that way.” Read More »

Ways and Means Committee Advances Congresswoman Moore’s Foster Youth Legislation Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act. Introduced with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), this bipartisan legislation makes housing more accessible for foster youth by supporting better coordination between states and local services for housing vouchers, among other pro... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Recognizes Denim Day, Supports Survivors of Sexual Violence Originating from a 1990s Italian Supreme Court case in which a victim’s “tight jeans” were used as grounds for her rapist’s conviction reversal, Denim Day seeks to end victim blaming and protests harmful narratives directed toward victims of assault. Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and Congresswom... Read More »

Moore, Shaheen, Murkowski, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Underwood, and Adams Introduce Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act This April, during Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and Alma Adams, PhD (D-NC-12) ... Read More »