Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Shooting of Two Milwaukee Police Officers “I am heartbroken to learn of the shootings of two Milwaukee police officers. It is so awful that the public servants working to keep our communities safe were the targets of such violence. We all must work to tackle the gun violence crisis in our community. I am praying for the officers healing and recovery.”   Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on ICE Decision Denying Yessenia Ruano Emergency Stay “I am extremely disappointed in ICE’s decision to deny an emergency stay for my constituent Yessenia Ruano. It is outright cruel to force a human trafficking victim to return to the place she was fleeing from. T visas are meant for people like Yessenia, but sadly, she wasn’t even given the… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore, Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Port Milwaukee Director Spotlight Significance of Great Lakes Maritime Industry MILWAUKEE – Port Milwaukee hosted a significant event in recognition of the Great Lakes’ economic value on Monday, June 16, which included Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson,… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Retract False Statement and Protect Milwaukee Resident Wrongfully Accused of Threatening President Trump Yesterday, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem demanding the immediate removal and retraction of public statements and social media posts falsely implicating her… Read more »

Moore Leads Bipartisan Effort to Rename the Women’s Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Women Clinic Following her recent passing, Representative Gwen Moore has introduced a bipartisan bill to rename the existing Women’s Well Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee as the Anna Mae Robertson VA Well Women Clinic.… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Dodge County Jail Visit to See Mr. Ramon Morales Reyes “Today I visited the Dodge County Jail to check on my constituent, Mr. Ramon Morales Reyes. He informed me that his needs are being met in jail, including his health care needs. When I spoke with him, I was struck by how forgiving he is, he said he felt no animus toward the man who robbed and… Read more »

Moore, Horsford Introduce Bill to Make Health Coverage More Affordable U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) today introduced the Dependent Income Exclusion Act to make health insurance more affordable for working families. The legislation adjusts how the premium tax credit is calculated by excluding income earned by dependents through part-time… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Yessenia Ruano Deportation Order Being Paused Following the news that Yessenia Ruano’s deportation order was paused while her pending T visa application is being considered, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Yessenia is an upstanding member of the community who is a victim of human trafficking and applying for a T Visa. She… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Milwaukee Job Corps Closure “For years, Job Corps has received bipartisan support. It has helped young people who might otherwise fall through the cracks reach their potential. In addition to providing job training and counseling services, it provides housing, which is especially important for those who are experiencing homelessness or housing… Read more »

Moore, Pocan Statement on ICE Visit in Dodge County, WI Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) visited Wisconsin’s only ICE detention facility, Dodge County Jail, as part of their congressional oversight responsibilities of the executive branch. This visit provided a firsthand understanding of the facility’s conditions and the impact of ICE policies.… Read more »