Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Milwaukee Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty “I’m so heartbroken to learn about the police officer killed in the line of duty in our community. This officer was selflessly doing their job and working to keep our community safe and tragically lost their life. I send my deepest condolences and prayers to their family and loved ones.” Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces State of the Union Guest “In light of the ongoing police brutality crisis in our country that just claimed the life of Tyre Nichols, I am inviting an individual who had the unfortunate experience of encountering this epidemic firsthand in Milwaukee. His crime was he happened to be a Black man driving a luxury car at 2:00 am. Sterling Brown who played… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on MAGA Resolution to Remove Representative Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee “As a Somali-born former refugee, Representative Ilhan Omar brings tremendous perspective to Congress, and especially, the Foreign Affairs Committee because of her lived experiences, skills, and knowledge. Historically, removing a member of Congress from their… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Re-Introduces the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act Today, Congresswoman Moore reintroduced the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, which would make key reforms to strengthen and improve the program benefits so that Social Security does what it was intended to do: protect vulnerable Americans from living in… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Blasts House GOP’s Anti-Abortion Measures “The majority of Americans support access to abortion care. But with their narrow House majority, Republicans are still doubling down on their extreme and unpopular anti-abortion policies. By advancing today’s resolution, the GOP ignores dangerous anti-choice violence that continues to pose a risk to abortion care… Read more »

Republican Legislation Guts IRS Funding Needed to Help Build a Fairer Tax System In response to House passage of the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “For years, Republicans have denied the IRS funding it needs to support fair tax compliance and provide quality assistance to taxpayers, resulting in chronic… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Speaker Election “I voted 15 times against Kevin McCarthy, but he is my Speaker. I am very eager to see what he does to protect the rights and privileges of all members of Congress.” Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of January 6th Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “It has been two years since the deadly, attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Americans will never forget the day that an angry mob attacked police officers and terrorized members of Congress to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Five police… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Biden Administration’s New Immigration Measures In response to the Biden administration’s new immigration measures, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Immigration has become an increasingly divisive and politically charged issue, which has made it difficult to make needed reforms based on a bipartisan consensus. It’s hard to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures $23,863,352 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Milwaukee has many incredible organizations and initiatives that are devoted to uplifting our residents, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to support to use Congress’ power of the purse to help support their… Read more »