Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Mask Mandate “Another reckless and irresponsible decision from our state’s Supreme Court. From striking down the mask mandate to ruling against our state’s stay-at-home order to blocking Governor Evers from delaying our in-person primary, the GOP judges on the state Supreme Court have subordinated… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Atlanta Spa Shootings “My heart hurts for the families who are grieving the loss of their loved ones to an act of hate. There has been a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans during the pandemic. This disturbing pattern cannot be separated from the racist rhetoric elected officials amplified, which made Asian Americans a scapegoat… Read more »

Representatives Moore, McBath, Young, and Katko Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Don Young (R-AK-At Large), and John Katko (R-NY-24) reintroduce the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA). The bill will reauthorize and expand… Read more »

Moore, Watson Coleman, Lee, Pressley, Omar, Press for Support from VP Harris on Passage of the CROWN Act in Both Chambers This Congress The bill, reintroduced today, passed in the House of Representatives in the 116th Congress and would bring an end to race-based hair discrimination and has been prioritized by the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Washington, DC (March… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Supporting House Passage of H.R. 6, The American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, The Farm Workforce Modernization Act Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Dreamers are Americans in every sense of the word. Many Dreamers serve in our communities and work selflessly on the front lines of the pandemic as health care workers and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:  "As a survivor of domestic violence, I made it my personal mission in Congress to uplift and empower survivors. I am proud to co-lead on the Violence Against Women’s Act Reauthorization as I know firsthand that these… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore on House Passage of the Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R. 485) Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “The Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act would  reauthorize critical programs under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to prevent and address child abuse and neglect.  I am pleased to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Lead 126 House and Senate Members In Encouraging Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Increase the Value of WIC Food Packages  Today, Congresswoman Moore and Senator Gillibrand led 126 House and Senate Members in requesting Secretary Vilsack increase the cash value of food packages to ensure families have greater access to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports House Passage of American Rescue Plan Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Our crises demand a bold response. The American Rescue Plan answers for our country’s urgent needs by providing needed survival checks, extending relief for unemployed workers, securing funds that will safely allow the return of our… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds American Rescue Plan Provision to Address Solvency Issue in Multi-employer Pensions Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “The American Rescue Plan grants relief to 1.3 million retired Americans enrolled in multi-employer pension plans and secures pension solvency for more than 10 million Americans, including individuals… Read more »