Press Releases

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 »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Passage of the CROWN Act! Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2022) – Today, The House of Representatives passed H.R.2116, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The act would prohibit discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national… Read more »

Moore, Veasey, Cardin, and Cohen of Helsinki Commission Call for Comprehensive Action to Protect Non-White Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Against Incidents of Racial Discrimination WASHINGTON – In a bicameral letter to the President of the European Commission, Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore (WI-04), Marc Veasey (TX-33) joined Helsinki Commission Chairman Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Helsinki… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Bill to Award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Members of the Women’s Army Corps 6888th (Six Triple Eight) Central Postal Directory Battalion is Signed into Law! Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement: “I am beaming knowing that the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act is now signed into law! I want to thank Senator Moran and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to School Social Workers to Address Growing Need for School-Based Mental Health Services Among Young People In response, she released the following statement: “Expanding access to mental health services will protect the health and wellbeing of our children, many of whom need this care right… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes For Domestic Funding and Ukraine Humanitarian and Economic Assistance in Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Package Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for H.R. 2741, the Funding for the People Act and released the following statement: “This year’s omnibus package includes key domestic priorities that expands on Democrats’ and the Biden administration’s commitment to… Read more »