Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on AGOA Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up H.R. 6500, the African Growth and Opportunity (AGOA) Extension Act. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “AGOA is an important trading tool that supports economic opportunities and development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2000, it has supported thousands of jobs in the… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and County Executive David Crowley Visit with Seniors, Deliver Meals Ahead of Thanksgiving Congresswoman Gwen Moore and County Executive David Crowley Joined Meals on Wheels in serving lunch to Milwaukee seniors. “So many in our community are struggling with hunger, including our seniors. Republicans and the Trump White House are making it harder for my… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Remove Senate Republican Slush Fund Measure Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to strip out a corrupt provision included in the government funding bill that allowed certain Senate Republicans whose phone records were obtained as part of January 6th investigations to sue for up to $1 million. “While millions of Americans health care costs will soon… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Epstein Resolution Today, Congresswoman Moore released a statement following her vote to release every Department of Justice (DOJ) file on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the House and the American public, with very limited exceptions including to protect the personal information of victims and to protect active investigations or… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Government Funding Bill that Ignores Republican Health Care Crisis “I understand this shutdown has imposed hardships on federal workers and the programs our communities need. These hardships have only worsened because of the Trump administration’s deliberate policy decisions, including suing to deprive 42 million Americans of food. After allowing… Read more »

Trump Continues to Break the Law, Impose Hunger on 42 Million Americans, Including 700,000 Wisconsinites Trump continues to break the law, defying recent court orders, which call on the Trump administration to fund SNAP and FoodShare during the government shutdown. In response, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement: “Millions of Americans do not know when they will… Read more »

As the Republican-Led Government Shutdown Continues, the Pain Only Compounds for Wisconsinites Today is the beginning of open enrollment on HealthCare.gov, where Wisconsinites will shop for plans based on rates that do not account for critical ACA premium subsidies, which saved Americans thousands in health care costs each year. It’s also the first day that 700,000 Wisconsinites will… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls on Trump Administration to Prevent Looming Hunger Crisis, Release Contingency FoodShare Funding The Trump administration is refusing to use $5 billion in SNAP/FoodShare contingency funding and existing authorities to fund SNAP/FoodShare benefits in November, creating a massive hunger crisis. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following… Read more »

After Another Denial of FEMA Aid, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Urges Reconsideration Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement after learning that FEMA denied the state of Wisconsin Hazard Mitigation funding after experiencing historic flooding in August. This denial of aid follows FEMA’s denial of Public Assistance funding to assist affected counties who experienced an… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Trump’s Reckless and Unauthorized Military Actions in South American Waters “The Trump administration’s ongoing military actions off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela risk dragging the United States into yet another conflict without congressional approval or public debate. Ordering the United States military to conduct unprovoked, unilateral strikes… Read more »