Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces $25 Million in Federal Investments for National Avenue Project Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to benefit Milwaukee. This funding will support the reconstruction of National Avenue from 1st Street to 39th… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces District Staff Changes “Shirley Ellis has been my closest advisor since I served in the Wisconsin legislature and, more importantly, a great friend. She has been an indispensable asset in my district office, serving as my District Director and Senior Advisor, where she has embodied the best of public service for the residents of her beloved… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Elected Vice Ranking Member of Ways and Means Committee, Appointed to Subcommittees on Social Security, Tax Policy, and Work and Welfare Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the United States House Committee on Ways and Means. “I am honored to serve in this role, and I am committed to ensuring our… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Fourth Anniversary of January 6th Attack on U.S. Capitol In a video statement, Congresswoman Gwen Moore recognized the 4th anniversary of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. Transcript: “Hello, everyone. This is your Congresswoman, Gwen Moore. Today is January 6, 2025, and I just witnessed a peaceful transfer of power from the Biden… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Speaker Election “Today, I was proud to vote for Leader Hakeem Jeffries who is leading Democrats in the work to lower the cost of living and expand access to economic opportunity. With House Republicans having a razor thin majority, it is vital that they work with Democrats to meet these pressing needs instead of continuing their path of chaos and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Racist Flyers in Milwaukee Following news of racist flyers distributed near a children's playground in Milwaukee, calling for “white power unity” and giving a “MASS DEPORTATION NOTICE,” to immigrant communities, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am disgusted to see my constituents targeted using racist, xenophobic flyers. These… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Government Funding Bill “Earlier this week, House Republican leadership took their marching orders from unelected billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump, destroying a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open.  I am pleased that this legislation removes Trump’s reckless demand to lift the debt ceiling, which would have paved the way for… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Musk-Trump Scheme “Democratic and Republican House and Senate leadership negotiated a deal to keep the government open. After Elon Musk and Donald Trump blew up the deal, House Republicans cooked up a last-minute bill to appease Donald Trump’s demand to raise the debt ceiling. This provision will set the stage for Trump’s tax cuts to the wealthy and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on H.R. 9495 “As I said previously when this bill come to the House floor, no one opposes the provisions of this legislation to provide relief for tax deadlines or penalties for Americans being held hostage or illegally detained overseas. However, I have heard serious concerns that portions of this legislation would give overbroad authority that could be… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 82 “I strongly support Social Security. Its benefits are a lifeline for millions of Americans and helps support them in their retirement. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) were created to ensure equity in the treatment of workers covered by Social Security and those with government pensions not covered… Read more »