Press Releases

Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus’ Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) introduced their policy agenda, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020, which includes Congresswoman Moore’s legislation. In response, she released the following statement: “This pandemic has highlighted the disparities in our country and the need to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Her Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement after House passage of her legislation, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death  Act: “Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants and Children creates heartache for families who are left to search for… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Congresswoman Moore released the following statement in response to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "I am incredibly saddened to learn of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. She was a fearless champion for women who exemplified strength, courage, and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Legislation to Overturn Trump’s Empty Executive Action on Payroll Taxes to Sabotage Social Security Congresswoman Moore supported Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson’s legislation (H.R. 8171-- Save our Social Security Now Act and H. J. Res 94) to overturn President Trump’s executive action to defer payroll taxes… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Kenosha Shooting Today, Congresswoman Moore released a statement in response to the police shooting of  Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin: “What happened yesterday to Jacob Blake is an all too frequent experience for Black people in America.  Jacob was shot in the back multiple times in front of his children. Trauma was inflicted on not… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of the Delivering for America Act Amid Trump Administration efforts to sabotage the United States Postal Service (Postal Service) by removing blue boxes, eliminating overtime, and the removal of mail sorting equipment, which has resulted in delayed mail, the House passed legislation to protect timely mail delivery and provide $25 billion in… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces the Suspend the Timeline Not Parental Rights During a Public Health Crisis Act Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced H.R. 7976, legislation to pause the federal timeframe for states to file a petition to terminate parental rights for a child and guarantee that states do not receive federal funding cuts due to this change in policy. In response, she… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Would Expand Access to TANF and SNAP to Those Who Are Unfairly Shut Out of These Programs Congresswoman Moore introduced the Removing Barriers to Basic Needs Act (H.R. 7916) to lift the federal ban on individuals with felony drug convictions being able to use Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Secures Funding to Invest in Our Community   Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass H.R. 7617, an Appropriations Minibus that includes the Defense; Commerce-Justice-Science; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Labor-HHS-Education, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills. In response, she released the following… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Funding in Appropriations Package to Support Communities in Milwaukee Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the State-Foreign Operations, Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA, Interior-Environment, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations package. In response, she released the following… Read more »