Rep. Moore: Trump-Putin ‘Summit’ a Disaster for the US

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement upon the conclusion of President Trump’s joint press conference with Russian President Putin: “Today’s display in Helsinki was nothing less than a complete capitulation to a dictator who directed a cyber war on the United States’ sovereignty and self-determination. Any president fit to serve would have…

Second Leg of Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour Concludes in Milwaukee

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Milwaukee, WI – Yesterday, upon the conclusion of the second leg of the Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement: “Today, I was honored to have…

Rep. Moore Fights to Decriminalize Poverty and Keep Families Together

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Washington, DC – In honor of National Reunification Month, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced H.R. 6233, the Family Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, to prohibit the use of federal funds to rip families apart solely based on poverty. “The condition of impoverishment should never be used as justification for tearing children from their parent's arms," said Congresswoman Moore.…

Rep. Moore Travels to Texas Border With Over 20 Members of Congress to Investigate Trump/Sessions Family Separation Policy

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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) will join more than 20 other Democratic Members of Congress on Saturday, June 23, at the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen and Brownsville, Texas. The group, including members of the Democratic Women’s Working Group will speak to children and parents that have been ripped apart by President Donald Trump’s cruel zero-tolerance…

Rep. Moore Statement on Juneteenth

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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in commemoration of Juneteenth: "Milwaukee has a long and rich tradition of elevating the song of emancipation to echo across the nation. Our Juneteenth day of jubilee is much more than a celebration of progress, it is a living memorial of the ongoing fight for freedom from oppression. This joyous day is…

Rep. Moore Statement on SCOTUS Gerrymandering Sidestep

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Washington, DC – In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to remand Gill v. Whitford on technical grounds, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “Today, the Supreme Court had the opportunity to rule on the side of justice and democracy. They had the opportunity to guarantee that our representative democracy is built to work for…

New Legislation Will Hold Irresponsible Gun Dealers Accountable

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Washington, DC - Today, on the two year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI), Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), and Ted Deutch (D-FL) introduced the Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act, legislation that would strengthen accountability measures for gun dealers who engage in illegal sales practices. "We've seen time and time again what happens when guns…

Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community

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Washington, DC – As PrideFest kicks off in Milwaukee, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month: “Each year, Milwaukeeans take to the streets to shout out the vibrant and innumerable contributions the LGBTQ+ community offers our great city and nation. As one of the first elected officials in Milwaukee to march, watching the…

Bipartisan Group Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

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Washington — U.S. Representatives Gwen S. Moore (D-WI), Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) this week introduced a bill to reauthorize services and support for victims of domestic violence. H.R. 6014, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act of 2018, is the primary source of federal funding to support emergency shelter and…

Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on Tasing and Arrest of Sterling Brown

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Washington, DC – In response to the release of the video documenting the tasing and arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “The video released last night is yet another appalling blow to the public trust and integrity by those who are meant to protect and serve our communities. It is clear that Mr. Brown was…

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