Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement “I welcome this agreement. It’s long overdue more than 15 months into this war. I appreciate the dogged determination of the Biden Administration, Secretary Blinken, and other U.S. officials who have been working nonstop to reach this agreement. My heart rejoices with the families who will finally see their loved ones… Read more »

Congresswoman Votes No on Federal Sports Ban Targeting Trans Children “This partisan blanket ban will deprive trans children of the opportunity to participate in sports simply because of who they are. Trans children have a right to exist as they are and participate in the sports they enjoy with their peers. Sports help children develop important skills that help them later in life. When… Read more »

President Biden Signs into Law Legislation to Strengthen Child Welfare System and Bolster Child Support Enforcement Efforts, Includes Moore-Led Proposals Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauds President Joe Biden for signing into law the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076) which reauthorizes Title IV-B funding for child welfare programs and bolsters child support… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces $25 Million in Federal Investments for National Avenue Project Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to benefit Milwaukee. This funding will support the reconstruction of National Avenue from 1st Street to 39th… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces District Staff Changes “Shirley Ellis has been my closest advisor since I served in the Wisconsin legislature and, more importantly, a great friend. She has been an indispensable asset in my district office, serving as my District Director and Senior Advisor, where she has embodied the best of public service for the residents of her beloved… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Elected Vice Ranking Member of Ways and Means Committee, Appointed to Subcommittees on Social Security, Tax Policy, and Work and Welfare Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the United States House Committee on Ways and Means. “I am honored to serve in this role, and I am committed to ensuring our… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Fourth Anniversary of January 6th Attack on U.S. Capitol In a video statement, Congresswoman Gwen Moore recognized the 4th anniversary of the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. Transcript: “Hello, everyone. This is your Congresswoman, Gwen Moore. Today is January 6, 2025, and I just witnessed a peaceful transfer of power from the Biden… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Speaker Election “Today, I was proud to vote for Leader Hakeem Jeffries who is leading Democrats in the work to lower the cost of living and expand access to economic opportunity. With House Republicans having a razor thin majority, it is vital that they work with Democrats to meet these pressing needs instead of continuing their path of chaos and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Racist Flyers in Milwaukee Following news of racist flyers distributed near a children's playground in Milwaukee, calling for “white power unity” and giving a “MASS DEPORTATION NOTICE,” to immigrant communities, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am disgusted to see my constituents targeted using racist, xenophobic flyers. These… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Government Funding Bill “Earlier this week, House Republican leadership took their marching orders from unelected billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump, destroying a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open.  I am pleased that this legislation removes Trump’s reckless demand to lift the debt ceiling, which would have paved the way for… Read more »