Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes NO on Extreme Forced-Birth GOP Legislation Today, Congresswoman Moore voted no on the GOP’s so-called Pregnant Students’ Rights Act and the so-called Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act: “Republicans continue to double down on their extreme agenda to deny women full control over their bodies. The GOP is proving once again that their… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces NEH Grants to Fund Efforts to Uplift Important Milwaukee History Today, Congresswoman Moore announced that Diverse and Resilient, Inc. will receive $149,969 through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support House of History Project: Black LGBTQ+ Survivors and Thrivers in Milwaukee and $147,412 for UW-Milwaukee’s digital platform to map… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Ongoing Israel-Hamas War “The October 7th terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas has triggered an armed conflict in Gaza, leading to immeasurable suffering for Israelis, including the families of the October 7th attack and the hostages, and Palestinians civilians who remain under threat. Since that awful day, I have condemned… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Passing of Former Senator Herb Kohl “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Kohl. His service and dedication to Wisconsin left an indelible impact on our state. He was an incredibly giving person and as Senator, he championed the needs of children and families, including expanding access to affordable health care and our public… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on UW-System Board of Regents Vote “Wisconsin Republicans’ political stunts and partisan obstructionism continues to come at the expense of our state. I am deeply disappointed with the deal made between the Republican-led legislature and University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents.  Diversity and inclusivity are not optional but essential… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson Discuss the Stakes of Abortion Care Access Statewide and Nationwide Today in a press conference, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin President Tanya Atkinson highlighted the ongoing impact of the… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Expel Rep. George Santos “When a House resolution was introduced last month to expel Rep. George Santos, I noted that it was premature and ill-advised to pursue this effort before the Ethics Committee had completed its inquiry. The expulsion of a Member of Congress directly overturns the will of voters and must be reserved for the most severe and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Praises Biden Administration Effort to Remove Lead Pipes in 10 Years The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed an updated lead and copper rule that will support the removal of America’s lead pipes in ten years. The rule would also impose stricter standards on utilities, lower the level at which water utilities must take certain actions to address… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to prevent another GOP-led government shutdown. In response, she released the following statement: “We didn’t need to be here. Yet, MAGA House Republicans’ ongoing chaos and incompetence has brought us to the brink of another potential government shutdown. It’s clear they are… Read more »

Representative Gwen Moore Statement on Vote Against Censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib “Rep. Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian-American in Congress and brings a valuable and often underrepresented perspective to our legislative body. Her presence and voice in Congress enrich our national discourse, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues facing our world. As… Read more »