Press Releases

Representatives Moore, Cohen, Watson Coleman and Hayes Introduce the MEAL Act Measure would lift restrictions on SNAP and TANF for people with prior felony convictions  Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) today introduced the Making Essentials Affordable and Lawful (MEAL) Act to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Climate Summit Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “On day one, President Biden made a commitment to fighting climate change by reinstating the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement. He continues to show tremendous leadership by engaging other world leaders at the Climate Summit, which is critical because addressing the climate… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Derek Chauvin Decision “The world watched George Floyd’s final moments and refused to look away. Communities around the country and the world demanded change.  My heart continues to go out to the Floyd family, and I hope that jury’s decision today gives them some comfort. But the pursuit of justice and real reform to restore trust between… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Education and Training for Doulas and Midwives Today, Congresswoman Moore reintroduced the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children (OSMDC) Act, which would provide low-income individuals with education and training in the doula and midwifery professions through the Health Professionals Opportunity Grant (HPOG).… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for a Funding Increase for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs Congresswoman Moore and Congressman John Katko (R-NY) led 157 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the Appropriations Committee calling for $3.5 billion in funding in FY 22 for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s((HUD) ) McKinney- Vento… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs for Americans Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced the More Help for Seniors Act, with Representatives Angie Craig, Joe Morelle, and Marc Veasey, which will expand eligibility criteria for the Medicare Part D low-income subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”). This bill raises the income… Read more »

Moore, Dingell, Beatty, and Levin Highlight what Midwesterners are Saying about the American Rescue Plan House Dems have used District Work Period to let Constituents know Help Is Here after Passing the American Rescue Plan To Get Shots in Arms, Money in Pockets, Kids in Schools and People in Jobs (District) – Today, Democratic Policy & Communications Committee Co-Chair… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds President Biden’s American Jobs Plan “President Biden is meeting the moment’s need for a stronger economy to continue building back better. Our infrastructure is in real need of investment and this plan will address those needs while creating jobs and working to tackle the climate crisis.  For years, I have been working to secure funding to address… Read more »

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 »