Press Releases

Rep. Gwen Moore Applauds Federal Approval of Lead Abatement Program to Protect the Health and Safety of Wisconsin Children and Expectant Mothers The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a lead abatement initiative program for pregnant women and low-income children enrolled in BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid. Governor Evers’ budget included $14.2 million for lead… Read more »

Reps. Moore, Speier and Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing the Intersection of Misogyny, Violence Against Women, and Gun Violence Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14) and Congresswomen Debbie Dingell (MI-12) in introducing a resolution that recognizes the intersection between misogyny, violence against women, and gun violence.… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Give Students a Second Chance WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced legislation to amend the penalties students face when convicted of minor marijuana offenses. Under current law, a student convicted of possession of marijuana could lose their federal student aid for an… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of Legislation to Provide Stronger Health and Safety Standards at Border Facilities Today, the House advanced the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:         “The humanitarian crisis at our southern border has… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore's Response to Robert Mueller's Testimony Today, Robert Mueller testified in the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committee to address questions about the Russia investigation and the Mueller report. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Five Trump campaign officials have been charged with crimes. Trump and his campaign facilitated and welcomed… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Ensure Lead Screening for Children Today, Congresswoman Moore joined Congressman John Katko in introducing the Preventing Lead Poisoning Act (H.R./ 3842) which will help ensure that children enrolled in both Medicaid and CHIP are tested for lead poisoning at the… Read more »

Rep. Gwen Moore Introduces Bipartisan ADVANCE Act Supporting Native American Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced H.R. 3664, the Aiding Development of Vital Assets in Native Communities and Environments (ADVANCE) Act, with Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10). The bill supports growth and development of Native American communities by strengthening the New… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Reduce Administrative Barriers that Threaten TRIO Funding … Read more »

Rep. Gwen Moore and Members of Congress Return to Texas Border Facilities, Meet with Migrants at Gateway International Bridge Washington, D.C. – Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04) will be joined by 19 other Democratic Members of Congress tomorrow, July 13th, at the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen and Brownsville, Texas. Rep. Moore and several of the Members are returning to the site of… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation to Address Multiemployer Pension Crisis Today, the Ways and Means Committee advanced the Butch Lewis Act (H.R. 397), which would address the multiemployer pension crisis affecting millions of retirees across the country. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “For decades, labor unions have been a forceful… Read more »