Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Introduction of the Social Security 2100 Act

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Introduction of the Social Security 2100 Act Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "Social Security is essential for millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities, and Chair Larson's Social Security 2100 Act only improves its life changing benefits. I am honored that this legislation includes my proposal to renew…

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Her Bill to Reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Her Bill to Reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) “There isn’t a better way to commemorate October as Domestic Violence Awareness than advancing FVPSA. With this bill, we secure funding for the lifesaving and lifechanging services survivors depend on and support violence prevention measures. As a…

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes News of Robust 2021 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes News of Robust 2021 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment Congresswoman Moore, a member of the Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee, released the following statement following the annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement: “I am pleased to learn that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will…

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Preventing a Federal Government Default

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Preventing a Federal Government Default With the federal government potentially days from an unprecedented default, today, Congresswoman Moore supported legislation to raise the debt ceiling to ensure America can pay its bills. In response, she released the following statement: “During the Trump administration, Democrats never thought to weaponize…

Representatives Gwen Moore and Ilhan Omar and Janan Najeeb of Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition Conclude Visit to Fort McCoy

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Representatives Gwen Moore and Ilhan Omar and Janan Najeeb of Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition Conclude Visit to Fort McCoy Following their visit, Representative Moore released the following statement: “I appreciated the chance to see Fort McCoy’s resettlement process for Afghan refugees firsthand with my sister, Rep. Ilhan Omar and members of Milwaukee Muslim Women’s…

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755)

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755) “I remember life before Roe, and we cannot go back. Women’s reproductive freedoms are under attack by GOP state lawmakers. Texas’s bill, SB8, bans abortions at six weeks, which is before most pregnant people know they are expecting! This extreme, inhumane legislation jeopardizes protections…

House Adopts Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Amendment to the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Bill (H.R. 4350) to Establish a Federal Program to Support State Green Alert Systems to Locate Missing Veterans

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House Adopts Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Amendment to the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Bill (H.R. 4350) to Establish a Federal Program to Support  State Green Alert Systems to Locate Missing Veterans In the 116th Congress, Congresswoman Moore  introduced the Corey Adams Searchlight Act, named after her constituent, Corey Adams, who was a combat veteran  dedicated…

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for an Investigation Following Images of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at U.S. Southern Border

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for an Investigation Following Images of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at U.S. Southern Border Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am appalled and heartbroken by the images I’ve seen of Haitian migrants being mistreated by border patrol agents at the U.S. Southern border. It’s inexcusable to treat humans with such cruelty. I am…

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Participates in Markup of Build Back Better Act to Tackle Climate Change, Fight Poverty, Expand and Lower the Cost of Health Care, and Increase Access to Affordable Housing

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Participates in Markup of Build Back Better Act to Tackle Climate Change, Fight Poverty, Expand and Lower the Cost of Health Care, and Increase Access to Affordable Housing Today, the Ways and Means Committee approved its portion of  the Build Back Better Act, which included provisions to address climate change, extend the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned…

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Support Workers, Improve Medicare, Address Health Equity, and Strengthen Oversight of Nursing Homes on Day 2 of Ways and Means Committee Markup of the Build Back Better Act

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Support Workers, Improve Medicare, Address Health Equity, and Strengthen Oversight of Nursing Homes on Day 2 of Ways and Means Committee Markup of the Build Back Better Act Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up a portion of the Build Back Better Act, including the portion which funds the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)…

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