Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase WIC Funding
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (PR-00) led 131 of their House colleagues in a letter requesting $6 billion in funds to support Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infant and Children (WIC) programs and an extension of… Read more »
Representatives Gwen Moore, David N. Cicilline, and John Katko Lead Call for Increased Funding in FY 2023 for Federal Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts
In a letter to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Representatives Gwen Moore, David N. Cicilline, and John Katko, joined by approximately 50 of their colleagues, wrote a letter calling for $90 million in FY 2023 funding for… Read more »
Moore, Cole Introduce IHS Health Professions Tax Fairness Act
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and introduced the bipartisan IHS Health Professions Tax Fairness Act. If enacted, this legislation would make Indian Health Services (IHS) scholarships and payments made through the IHS loan repayment… Read more »
Moore, Warren, Booker Introduce Mamas First Act
Today, Congresswoman Moore, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J) and Representatives Deborah Dingell (D-Mich.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and Alma Adams (D-N.C.) announced the re-introduction of the Mamas First Act, vital legislation to address the maternal mortality crisis… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Tests Positive for COVID-19
“Today, I was experiencing very mild symptoms associated with COVID-19. I got tested as a precaution and tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctors and quarantining. Please remain vigilant against COVID-19 by wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, and practicing social distancing when possible.” Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Select Committee’s Milwaukee Field Hearing and Bus Tour
Today, the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth held a field hearing and bus tour in Milwaukee to discuss housing inequities and economic disparities and see neighborhoods firsthand. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“The Select Committee’s visit to… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Provide Needed Support to Local Small Businesses and Restaurants Affected by COVID-19
“Milwaukee’s small businesses, and the workers they employ, are vital to our community and our economy. During the pandemic, small businesses and restaurants faced tremendous hurdles and despite the creation of numerous programs to help them through this pandemic, many… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“Today, the United States Senate voted, with bipartisan support, to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. In this moment, we celebrate her talent, brilliance, and… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Make Insulin More Affordable for Millions of Americans
The Affordable Insulin Now Act requires Medicare Part D plans and commercial health insurance plans to cover insulin and cap cost-sharing at no more than $35 per month.
“Right now, Americans can pay up to ten times more for insulin than other high-income countries. Ten times more!
People are forced… Read more »
Bipartisan Legislation to Support Survivors of Domestic Abuse Passes House
Legislation to amend current tax law to allow victims of domestic abuse to have penalty-free early access to their retirement fund advances.
Washington, D.C. — Today, legislation introduced by Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) was approved by the House… Read more »
