Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore DOUBLES HELP FOR Wisconsin Families to Pay Energy Bills This Winter Funds will Help Lower Costs of Heating, Utilities and Energy Repairs for Hardworking Families and Seniors Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore highlighted a new report from the White House outlining how she helped delivered more than double the annual investment to help more… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on January 6th Anniversary Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I still remember January 6th clearly. I was evacuated from my apartment because of a bomb threat. Then, I was escorted by U.S. Capitol Police officers to my office. I later witnessed the violence and chaos while barricaded in my office and watched in horror as domestic… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds and Supports Biden Administration Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “For years, I have fought for the federal government to do more to help our state and city address this public health threat, which harms our most vulnerable, disproportionally impacting communities of color. No municipality by itself… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Support the Build Back Better Act “Through the Build Back Better Act, we are advancing an economic plan that puts workers, women, children, and ordinary people first.  It will provide a tax cut for low- and middle-class families, help those families address the rising costs of health care, childcare, and housing, creating jobs, while helping ensure… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Advance Key Part of President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I strongly support the President’s Build Back Better plan, which is why I voted today to move a key element of that agenda, the bipartisan deal known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »