Washington, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) won a prized seat on the House Budget Committee -- now chaired by Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan.Following Democratic electoral losses and the subsequent reshaping of committees, many House Democrats lost committee assignments. In the previous Congress, Moore served on both the House Budget and Financial Services… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement after the House voted to repeal the new health insurance reform law that will help more than 30 million Americans afford health insurance, give small businesses tax credits to help insure their employees and implement necessary consumer protections:“Republicans have the chance to… Read more »
Washington, DC – As House Republicans are preparing for a vote to repeal health care reform, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) is fighting to keep protections for women and tax credits for moderate and low-income families.Congresswoman Moore, Chair of the Democratic Women’s Working Group said, “For half of our population, simply being born female was a… Read more »
Milwaukee Congresswoman at White House as President Signs BillWashington, DC –U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was on hand at the White House today as President Barack Obama signed a modified version of her legislation – the Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA), which expands and improves services to victims of domestic violence and their… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore made the following statement after she voted against legislation that extends Bush tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires and weakens the current estate tax rate, which together cost the government nearly $130 billion over two years:“These tax cuts were controversial when they were first enacted in 2001 and 2003 at a… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement after she voted to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”:“A recently released Pentagon study showed what many of us have known and argued for years. Letting gays and lesbians serve openly in the armed services will not have a significant impact on troop… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) made the following statement after the Department of Transportation rescinded $810 million from Wisconsin to build high-speed rail in another state: “A month before he’s even been sworn into to office, Governor-elect Walker has lost good jobs for Wisconsinites. He’s denied our state an… Read more »
Modified Version of Moore’s Family Violence and Prevention Services Act Heads to SenateWashington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a modified version of Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s (D-Milwaukee) Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA), to expand and improve services to victims of domestic violence and their families.The House passed FVPSA… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) has been selected to serve on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, which recommends committee assignments for Democratic Members of Congress as well as leadership spots on House committees.Congresswoman Moore said, “I’m honored to be selected to serve in this capacity. I look forward to working… Read more »
Child Nutrition Bill includes Key Provisions Championed by MooreWashington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that includes provisions championed by Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) that help increase access to school breakfast and afterschool snacks and meals for low-income children.Moore has introduced legislation that expands school breakfast… Read more »
