Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Partisan Ruling Weakening Affordable Care Act
Today, a Texas judge blocked the Affordable Care Act’s preventative services requirement, which ensures preventative health services are available in ACA plans without an additional cost. In response, she released the following statement:
“The Affordable Care Act has been a gamechanger for millions, making… Read more »
U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra visits Milwaukee, emphasizes support for reproductive rights
By: Chuck Quirmach - WUWM
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra made stops Friday at a health clinic in Cudahy and at the UWM Nursing Simulation Lab.
His stated mission: emphasize the Biden Administration's continuing backing of reproductive rights… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures $23,863,352 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package
In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“Milwaukee has many incredible organizations and initiatives that are devoted to uplifting our residents, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to support to use Congress’ power of the purse to help support their… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Omnibus Package With Key Investments
Following House passage of the final 2023 appropriations government funding package, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“Though the omnibus is imperfect, communities across the country and in Milwaukee will reap the benefits of federal investments in housing, health care, nutrition assistance,… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Secure Right to Contraceptive Care
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Right to Contraception Act, which establishes a statutory right to protect access to contraceptives and ensures health care professionals can continue providing patients with essential contraceptive care.
“Women should make their own health care… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Strengthen and Restore Women’s Reproductive Freedoms
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore supported House passage of the Women's Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which helps ensure women can make their own health care decisions without far-right politicians' interference. The Women's Health… Read more »
Moore, Warren, Booker Introduce Mamas First Act
Today, Congresswoman Moore, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J) and Representatives Deborah Dingell (D-Mich.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and Alma Adams (D-N.C.) announced the re-introduction of the Mamas First Act, vital legislation to address the maternal mortality crisis… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Make Insulin More Affordable for Millions of Americans
The Affordable Insulin Now Act requires Medicare Part D plans and commercial health insurance plans to cover insulin and cap cost-sharing at no more than $35 per month.
“Right now, Americans can pay up to ten times more for insulin than other high-income countries. Ten times more!
People are forced… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Participates in Markup of Build Back Better Act to Tackle Climate Change, Fight Poverty, Expand and Lower the Cost of Health Care, and Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Today, the Ways and Means Committee approved its portion of the Build Back Better Act, which included provisions to address climate change, extend the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Support Workers, Improve Medicare, Address Health Equity, and Strengthen Oversight of Nursing Homes on Day 2 of Ways and Means Committee Markup of the Build Back Better Act
Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up a portion of the Build Back Better Act, including the portion which funds the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)… Read more »
