Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Diversify the Maternal Health Workforce as Part of Black Maternal Health Caucus Legislative Package Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced the Perinatal Workforce Act as part of the Black Maternal Health Caucus’s legislative package, the “Momnibus” to address the Black maternal mortality crisis. Senator Tammy… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Letter Urging Use of Online Tool to Increase Awareness of Tax Credit Programs  Congresswoman Moore led 57 of her colleagues in calling on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department to implement an outreach program to inform users of the electronic non-filer portal established for making the Economic Impact Payments… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Recognizes EITC Awareness Day (Washington, DC) — Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, an national outreach campaign to increase the number of eligible Americans who claim the EITC and awareness of refundable credits, like the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the American Opportunity Tax Credit,  the Premium Tax Credit, and the Recovery Rebate Tax Credit… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act  Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore introduced the Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, legislation that will ban federal funds from being used to separate children from their parents solely due to poverty. In response, she released the following statement: “For far too long and too often, impoverished families have… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Today was very special as our country ushers in a new era. I place great confidence in the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris and know they will immediately move to put the resources of the federal government to work to end the… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Impeach President Trump Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:  “One week ago today, a violent mob of domestic terrorists sought to overthrow the government and subvert the will of the people in the 2020 election while our country watched in horror at what unfolded.  Shamefully, Trump fermented the anger and lies that… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Need for Trump's Removal from White House Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "The violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters for the purpose of disrupting the peaceful transfer of power was not an accident. President Trump has long been orchestrating strategies to circumvent the democratic process and to remain in power… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on COVID-19 Diagnosis “I would like to reassure all of my colleagues, constituents, and the people who work within the Capitol complex that I have complied with all doctor and CDC guidelines following my COVID-19 diagnosis and isolation, and that I am COVID-recovered and safe to work and vote on behalf of the people of the… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Increase Survival Checks to $2,000 Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the CASH Act, legislation to increase COVID-19 survival checks to $2,000, in response she released the following statement: “I am so pleased to support legislation that would bring serious relief for my constituents, including those with adult dependents and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Testing Positive for COVID-19 “I tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctor and am isolating from others. I am thankful to be feeling well. I do not foresee this disrupting my work for Wisconsin’s Fourth. I encourage every person to continue taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing… Read more »