Press Releases

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 »

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 »