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 »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Education and Training for Doulas and Midwives
Today, Congresswoman Moore reintroduced the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children (OSMDC) Act, which would provide low-income individuals with education and training in the doula and midwifery professions through the Health Professionals Opportunity Grant (HPOG).… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for a Funding Increase for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs
Congresswoman Moore and Congressman John Katko (R-NY) led 157 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the Appropriations Committee calling for $3.5 billion in funding in FY 22 for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s((HUD) ) McKinney- Vento… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs for Americans
Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced the More Help for Seniors Act, with Representatives Angie Craig, Joe Morelle, and Marc Veasey, which will expand eligibility criteria for the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”). This bill raises the income… Read more »
