Press Releases

(Washington, DC) -- U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today announced that she is taking submissions from young artists in Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District for the National Congressional Art Competition.Congresswoman Moore said, “Our area is home to so many young and talented artists.  I am honored to recognize that through this competition.” The… Read more »

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today made the following statement after the House passed and sent to the President improvements to historic health insurance reform legislation that was signed into law on Tuesday:“Tonight’s vote ends more than a year of work to deliver historic reform.“Families will see benefits right away.  Small… Read more »

Bill Also Helps Small Businesses Access Credit(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) lauded just-passed legislation that helps 300,000 more youth get summer jobs.Congresswoman Moore said, “This recession has impacted everyone, and often family members are pulling together to help make ends meet.  Helping teens get work helps cushion family budgets… Read more »

Introduce Bill to Strengthen Family Violence Option(Washington, DC)— U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee), Vice Chair of the Congressional Women’s Caucus, and Pete Stark (D-CA), Senior Member of the House Ways and Means Income Security and Family Support Subcommittee, today introduced legislation that would guarantee protections under the Temporary Assistance for… Read more »

(Washington, DC)—  Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was at the White House as President Barack Obama signed historic health insurance reform legislation that gives families more control and more choices over their health care and reduces the deficit and made the following statement:“This is a truly historic day.  I remember being 12 years old and my… Read more »

House-Passed Bill Will Insure 32 Million Americans(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today voted for legislation that gives families more choices and control over their health care decisions, extends health care coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans and reduces the deficit.Congresswoman Moore said, “Today’s vote caps off more than a year… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— Washington, DC – To help mark women’s history month, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) introduced a resolution to officially recognize Marquette University as the first Catholic university to have coeducational regular undergraduate programs.In 1909, Marquette admitted women and educated them alongside of men, and this academic year, 2009-2010… Read more »

House Set to Debate Debt Relief to Aid Earthquake Recovery(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) was at the White House today when President Barack Obama and Haitian President Rene Preval discussed recovery efforts in Haiti.The Rose Garden event came on the same day the House is expected to begin debate on a bill to provide debt relief to Haiti to help aid… Read more »

(Washington, DC)— United States Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today made the following statement after her vote against a $15 billion bill that would give tax credits to businesses for new employees in an attempt to spur hiring:“I’ve talked with employers and small business owners in Milwaukee, and they resoundingly told me that the tax credits in this bill will… Read more »

$135,000 Awarded Today of Total $675,000 to Help Improve Water Quality, Spur Economic Growth(Washington, DC) -- U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) today lauded $135,000 in National Science Foundation (NSF) grants headed to Milwaukee for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and MarquetteUniversity to establish a water technology center that will help… Read more »