Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Fights for Support for Renters, Homeowners, and People Experiencing Homelessness Amid Rising Eviction Rates Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020, legislation that will extend the eviction and foreclosure moratorium and provide funding relief for homeowners, renters, and people experiencing… Read more »

 Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of Legislation to Improve Health Care Access and Affordability and Fight Health Care Disparities Today, Congresswoman Moore cast her vote in support of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, legislation that will lower the cost of health care and prescription drugs, , increase access to health insurance,… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore to Vote in Support of the Justice in Policing Act Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore will cast her vote in support of the Justice in Policing Act in the House. In response, she released the following statement: "As an original cosponsor, I am so proud to cast my vote for the Justice in Policing Act, which includes provisions I authored, to require… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson, and Congressman Brian Higgins Seek Response from the Social Security Commissioner Following Report on the Impact of Social Security Office Closures on Communities Last week, the Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) released an insightful report, detailing the impact of Social Security… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Encourages Non-Tax Filers to Submit Information Through IRS Portal The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a portal to allow individuals who don’t typically file a federal tax return to quickly register to receive an economic impact payment (EIP), cash payments Congress authorized to reduce the financial burden of the coronavirus.… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold DACA Program Today, the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to end the DACA program holding that the decision to rescind this program was “arbitrary and capricious” in violation of federal law.  In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:  "Today, the… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore's District and D.C. Office to Close Friday in Observance of Juneteenth Today, Congresswoman Moore announces the closure of her district and D.C. office on Friday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "Juneteenth is a day of celebration, representing the final end to slavery and the… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Application Period for Milwaukee’s Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program Wait List  The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee will accept pre-applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program lottery between June 23rd at 9 a.m. and June 25th at 6 p.m. made by any head of household who is 18 years or older and who meets… Read more »

President Trump’s Executive Order Falls Short When It Comes to the Bold Changes We Need  Today, President Trump signed an executive order in response to the calls for change to policing from communities across the country following the numerous and continuous deaths of Black Americans in police custody. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “The public… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Historic U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Protections in the Workplace Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 will include protections for LGBTQ individuals in the workplace. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "The civil rights of every individual must be… Read more »