Press Releases

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Empowers Constituents to Know their Rights “I want my constituents, especially in immigrant communities, to be empowered with the information they need. If they are ever in contact with an ICE agent, I encourage them to use the information below as a guide to navigate a variety of situations involving ICE.” La Congresista Gwen Moore Empodera a sus Constituyentes… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Illegal Trump Action Blocking Community Funding President Trump ordered most federal grant funding to freeze by 4pm CT today. Today, Congresswoman Moore held a press event with Mayor Johnson speaking on the harmful potential impacts of this order and how it could affect their constituents. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Colleagues in Effort to Protect the U.S. Department of Education As part of his campaign, President Trump pledged to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Congresswoman Moore serves as co-chair of the TRIO Caucus and is a champion of public schools. Supported by 18 of her colleagues, Congresswoman Moore’s letter to President Trump and Secretary of… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 30 “Domestic violence is a serious offense that affect too many of our communities. As a domestic violence survivor, I know what’s it like to fear for my life. And I know how incredibly difficult and often dangerous it is to come forward to report abuse. Undocumented survivors face even more barriers.   Current immigration laws… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Reports of New ICE Facility “I have heard the concerns from community members regarding reports of a new ICE facility in Milwaukee. My staff and I are still gathering information.  We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in contact with DHS officials.”  Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Presidential Inauguration “While I attended the session of Congress to certify the 2024 election results on January 6th, I will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration. I normally attend ceremonies like inaugurations and State of the Union speeches; however, through his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, President-elect Trump… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Gaza Ceasefire Agreement “I welcome this agreement. It’s long overdue more than 15 months into this war. I appreciate the dogged determination of the Biden Administration, Secretary Blinken, and other U.S. officials who have been working nonstop to reach this agreement. My heart rejoices with the families who will finally see their loved ones… Read more »

Congresswoman Votes No on Federal Sports Ban Targeting Trans Children “This partisan blanket ban will deprive trans children of the opportunity to participate in sports simply because of who they are. Trans children have a right to exist as they are and participate in the sports they enjoy with their peers. Sports help children develop important skills that help them later in life. When… Read more »

President Biden Signs into Law Legislation to Strengthen Child Welfare System and Bolster Child Support Enforcement Efforts, Includes Moore-Led Proposals Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauds President Joe Biden for signing into law the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076) which reauthorizes Title IV-B funding for child welfare programs and bolsters child support… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces $25 Million in Federal Investments for National Avenue Project Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to benefit Milwaukee. This funding will support the reconstruction of National Avenue from 1st Street to 39th… Read more »