Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Senate Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett Congresswoman Moore released the following statement following the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court: “The nomination and confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court has been a shameful example of Senate Republicans power above principle approach of governance that puts the American people last. The fact that Amy Coney Barrett participated in this rushed power grab as she with...
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Van Taylor Introduce The Status of Child Marriages in the United States Act Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Van Taylor introduced legislation that asks the Secretary of Health and Human Services to find information that will provide extensive data on child marriages. In response, she released the following statement: “Forced child marriages are occurring across the country. And too often, abuse and sexual violence is inflicted upon children under the ...
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Dan Kildee Call for CDC to Address Drop in Blood Lead Testing for Children As reports indicate that rates of lead testing for children have dropped during the pandemic, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Dan Kildee are leading efforts to call on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to take steps to help states and local government boost testing measures and efforts, including making additional funding available. In response, she released the follow...
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Decision Not to Charge Officer Joseph Mensah in Shooting of Alvin Cole Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement in response to the announcement that Officer Joseph Mensah will not be charged in the shooting of Alvin Cole: “Tragedies like these have happened too often. It's incredibly alarming that this police officer has been involved in the fatal shootings of three people. What is clear is that we need greater accountability and transpare...
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Representatives Gwen Moore, Jamie Raskin, and Brian Fitzpatrick Demand the IRS Ensure Survivors of Domestic Abuse can Access their Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Today, Representatives Gwen Moore, Jamie Raskin, and Brian Fitzpatrick led a bipartisan letter joined by over 100 cosponsors to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin calling on them to establish process that allows a survivor of domestic violence victims to notify the IRS that he...
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Family Crisis Cash Assistance Act Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Brian Schatz introduced bicameral legislation to establish a permanent program to deliver effective and timely cash relief to the most vulnerable during a natural disaster or economic crisis. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Low-income families are disproportionately burdened during crises in our country. This has been only magnified during the COVID-19 pa...
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Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus’ Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) introduced their policy agenda, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020, which includes Congresswoman Moore’s legislation. In response, she released the following statement: “This pandemic has highlighted the disparities in our country and the need to support the most vulnerable in our country. The CBC’s Jobs and Justice Act addresses the social and economic in...
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Her Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement after House passage of her legislation, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act: “Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants and Children creates heartache for families who are left to search for answers after the devastating loss of a child. I am so thankful to Stephanie Zarecky and John Kahan, among other parents who ha...
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Congresswoman Moore released the following statement in response to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "I am incredibly saddened to learn of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. She was a fearless champion for women who exemplified strength, courage, and toughness. Her lifelong fight to secure equality for women has inspired new generations and her legacy will be cher...
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Legislation to Overturn Trump’s Empty Executive Action on Payroll Taxes to Sabotage Social Security Congresswoman Moore supported Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson’s legislation (H.R. 8171-- Save our Social Security Now Act and H. J. Res 94) to overturn President Trump’s executive action to defer payroll taxes from September 2020 to December 2020. In response, she released the following statement: “Trump’s presidential memorandum p...
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