Congresswoman Moore Statement on Unemployment Claims Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
In response to the Department of Labor’s weekly unemployment claim statistic released today, revealing that 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“The two-week number of unemployment claims now stands at approximately 10… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Applauds the Passage of Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Response Package
“The coronavirus pandemic demands urgent action to bolster our health care response, support small businesses, working Americans and families, stabilize our economy and equip state, local and tribal governments with the resources to respond to this public health crisis. The Coronavirus… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Calls for an Expanded List of WIC-Approved Food to Support Families During Coronavirus Outbreak
Congresswoman Moore joined her colleagues in sending a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, calling for an expanded list of “WIC” approved foods to support Americans during the pandemic. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“During this pandemic,… Read more »
Representatives Moore, García Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic
Milwaukee, WI - Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 52 Members of Congress in urging Congressional leadership to support public transportation agencies, including their workers, in any future stimulus packages to… Read more »
Reps. Moore, García, Cisneros, and Speier Advocate for Small Business Grants, Not Just Loans, and Relief for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Any relief package must help all small businesses, including minority owned small businesses, recover, not put them in debt
Milwaukee WI - Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), and Jackie… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Statement on Coronavirus Exposure
“Last night, I was informed that someone I came into contact with on March 8th tested positive for COVID-19. I did not physically contact this individual and I consulted with the Office of the Attending Physician, who informed me that my risk for contracting COVID-19 is low. While I have not shown any symptoms, I will follow… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Backs Legislation to Support Americans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
“A public health crisis requires real leadership from the government and a comprehensive plan to support the American people. The impact of the coronavirus is already disrupting lives and will continue to affect people’s health and economic stability. And this impact has been exacerbated by… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Joins Black Maternal Health Caucus in Supporting Legislation to Diversify the Maternal Health Workforce
Today, Congresswoman Moore joined the Black Maternal Health Caucus at a press conference on the introduction of H.R. 6164, the Perinatal Workforce Act as part of the Black Maternal Health legislative package to address the Black maternal mortality crisis.… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Supports Legislation to Honor the Contributions of the All Black, Female “Six Triple Eight” Battalion of World War II
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Moore supported Congressman Anthony G. Brown’s resolution, H.Res. 867, honoring the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. An all-black, all female battalion, they were deployed during World War… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Announces $26.6 Million in Funding for the Muskego Yard Improvement Project in Milwaukee
The funding will allow freight trains to bypass the Milwaukee’s main central bus and train station, improve freight flow through Milwaukee and increase the trips available between Milwaukee and Chicago on Amtrak’s Hiawatha service.
“The swift and efficient movement of people and… Read more »
