Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Bipartisan Call for Resolution of Trade Dispute to Protect U.S. Harley-Davidson Workers
Today, Congresswoman Moore led her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing concern regarding the potential escalation of a trade dispute with the European Union that would… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Role Doulas Play in Supporting Healthy Birth Outcomes
Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced a resolution recognizing the role doulas play in supporting pregnant people through the birthing process, addressing racial inequities, and improving birth outcomes. The resolution also designates May 9th as National Doula Week. A… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen MooreAnnounces $117 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students
Biden-Harris Administration releases American Rescue Plan funding for local institutions; At least half of the funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid
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Moore, Sanders, Omar, and Gillibrand Seek to Expand and Make Permanent Universal School Meals
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) Friday announced legislation to expand on the success of the universal free lunch approach recently extended by the USDA, and bring long-term… Read more »
Representatives Moore, McBath, and Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse
Bill would amend current tax law to allow victims of domestic abuse to have penalty-free early access to their retirement fund.
Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) introduced the Savings Access For Escaping and… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads 139 of Her Colleagues in Urging Increased Funding for WIC in FY 2022
Congresswoman Moore, along with Rep. Don Young (R-AK), led her colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the Appropriations Committee requesting funding be increased to $7 billion for WIC programs. In response, she released the following statement:
“WIC programs, especially… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads 247 of her Colleagues in Pushing for More TRIO Funding in FY 2022
Today, Congresswoman Moore, Congressmen Christopher Smith (NJ-04), Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) led 244 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for an increase in TRIO program funding. In response, she… Read more »
Representatives Moore, Cohen, Watson Coleman and Hayes Introduce the MEAL Act
Measure would lift restrictions on SNAP and TANF for people with prior felony convictions
Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) today introduced the Making Essentials Affordable and Lawful (MEAL) Act to… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Climate Summit
Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“On day one, President Biden made a commitment to fighting climate change by reinstating the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement.
He continues to show tremendous leadership by engaging other world leaders at the Climate Summit, which is critical because addressing the climate… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Derek Chauvin Decision
“The world watched George Floyd’s final moments and refused to look away. Communities around the country and the world demanded change.
My heart continues to go out to the Floyd family, and I hope that jury’s decision today gives them some comfort. But the pursuit of justice and real reform to restore trust between… Read more »