Press Releases

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 »

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 »