Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on ICE Arrests at Milwaukee Courthouse
“I have long supported protecting ‘sensitive spaces,’ which limits ICE arrests in courthouses, hospitals, schools, and houses of worship because the policy respects and protects everyone within the larger community and safer, less intrusive options exist. In this instance, ICE has seemingly front-run Milwaukee’s… Read more »
Moore, Dingell, and McBath Push for Answers on Firing of Federal Employees Focused on Addressing Domestic Violence
Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Lucy McBath (GA-06) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, requesting an explanation into the Administration’s decision to fire Shawndell Dawson, the Director of the… Read more »
Moore, Strickland Push for Abortion Doulas in State Medicaid
During World Doula Week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Abortion Data and Outreach to Unlock and Leverage Abortion Support Act, or the Abortion DOULAS Act. This bill would direct the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on the benefits… Read more »
Moore, Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act
WASHINGTON - Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announced the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation’s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Expand Earned Income Tax Credit, Invest in Working People, and Fight Poverty
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore hosted a press conference to highlight the re-introduction of H.R. 2338, the Worker Credit and Reform (WRCR) Act, which would expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). She was joined by Congresswoman Judy Chu, who… Read more »
Trump Administration Escalates Harmful Attacks on Public Education and Student Academic Services
“From funding adult literacy programs to ensuring students with disabilities can access a free public education, the U.S. Department of Education is essential to communities in rural, urban, and suburban areas. It is crucial that Americans know how the Trump administration plans to continue… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams CDC Ending HIV Programs in Wisconsin, Calls on Decision to be Reversed
“After nominating an HHS Secretary who doesn’t believe that HIV causes AIDS, this Administration is now eliminating life-saving HIV prevention programs. Make no mistake, the most vulnerable will suffer for this decision.
Wisconsin needs these federal resources for HIV prevention efforts… Read more »
Moore, Booker, Adams, and Underwood Introduce Resolution Commemorating National Black Midwives Day
Today, Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04), along with Representatives Alma Adams, PhD (NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), both co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, introduced a resolution designating March 14, 2025, as “Black Midwives Day.” This House resolution, and its Senate… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Giving DOGE a Blank Check
“I simply cannot support legislation which will greenlight DOGE’s illegitimate efforts, further undermine IRS enforcement and the Social Security administration (SSA) with reckless cuts, and throw veterans, hungry children, seniors, and hardworking Americans under the bus. By excluding critical congressional directions on… Read more »
Moore, Scholten, and Garcia Introduce Resolution Recognizing “School Social Work Week”
This week, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced a resolution recognizing March 2nd-March 8th, 2025, as “School Social Work Week.”
“School social workers are mental health professionals who can help students face challenges in their home… Read more »