Press Releases

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 »

Congresswoman Moore Supports Legislation to Protect Hmong and Lao Refugees from Deportation The bill will prohibit the Trump administration from deporting individuals to Laos WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) supported legislation led by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), the Hmong and Lao Refugee Deportation Prohibition Act of 2020, to stop the Trump administration from… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Statement on Shooting at Molson Coors Campus In response to the tragic shooting that claimed at least six lives at the Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “My heart was torn apart when I learned the news of this tragedy. Our city grieves with all the innocent lives lost today. This is just the latest example of… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Statement on the Murder of Milwaukee Mother and Two Daughters Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement after the murder of a Milwaukee mother and her two daughters during a domestic violence incident: “As a mother and grandmother, my heart breaks over these tragic losses. Sending my prayers to the family of Amarah, Zaniya and Camaria, who are… Read more »

Representative Moore Calls for Secretary of State to Stop Efforts to Deport Hmong People WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Representatives Moore, Pocan, and Senator Baldwin sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging the Administration to stop their efforts to deport Hmong people from the United States. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Trump has… Read more »

Representatives Moore and Steil Urge President Trump to Provide Federal Aid to Southeast Wisconsin WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representatives Gwen Moore and Bryan Steil urged President Trump to approve Governor Evers’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee counties. If approved, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid will be dispersed to the… Read more »

Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on Trump’s FY 2021 Budget Proposal The Trump Administration unveiled a budget for the 2021 fiscal year that includes severe cuts to critical programs and initiatives that Americans rely on. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "Trump's budget exposes his lies to the American people, his cruelty towards our most vulnerable, and his… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Schweikert Introduce Legislation to Provide Patients a Continuity of Care for Treatment of Serious and Complex Conditions Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Schweikert introduced HR 5816, the Continuing Care for Patients Act of 2020, legislation to ensure patients can continue to receive treatment if contractual agreements between their providers and… Read more »

Trump Restricts Legal Immigration from Six Additional Countries In reaction to the announcement that Trump administration is expanding his travel ban to cover individuals from additional countries Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Our nation’s values are under attack. Between this Administration’s family separation policies, their public charge rule and now their… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Recognizes EITC Awareness Day (Washington, DC) — Today on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) encouraged eligible Milwaukee residents to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty tools that provides support to low-income workers and families. “The EITC can make an incredible… Read more »