Moore, Dingell Re-Introduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection Between Misogyny, Gun Violence and Violence Against Women
On Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Taskforce Co-Chairs Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) are re-introducing a resolution recognizing the intersection of gun violence, misogyny, and violence against women.
“Intimate partner… Read more »
Moore, Murray, and Dingell Introduce the SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors
The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act of 2024 addresses economic barriers faced by survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensures 40 days of leave for victims—10 of which must be paid
Washington, D.C. – Today,… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Second Dobbs Decision Anniversary
“The Dobbs decision has led to dangerous abortion bans across the country that continue to devastate the lives of women and girls. Victims of rape and incest made to endure forced births. Women with sepsis, on the brink of death, unable to access lifesaving abortion care. Dangerous abortion bans have taken away a… Read more »
Moore, Baldwin, Shaheen, McBath, and Kuster Introduce Mental Health and MAMA Act
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswomen Lucy McBath (D-GA) and Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH) introduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act, which would require commercial and governmental health insurance plans… Read more »
Moore, Warren, Booker, Casey, Pressley, Underwood, Adams, and Dingell Re-Introduce Mamas First Act Ahead of Mother’s Day
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Cory Booker (D-N.J), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), Alma Adams (D-N.C.), and Debbie Dingell (D-Mich) announced the re-introduction of… Read more »
There’s a renewed push in Congress for Medicaid to cover doulas and midwives
Darreonna Davis - 19th News
The Mamas First Act, introduced by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Gwen Moore, would make the pregnancy and postpartum services from doulas and midwives reimbursable in an effort to improve access to care.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and… Read more »
Contraception protections are ‘urgent,’ say congresswoman and state lawmaker
Baylor Spears - The WIsconsin Examiner
Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and state Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) called statutory protections for contraception an “urgent” need on Wednesday. Both lawmakers have pushed for a “Right to Contraception” Act in their respective roles at the federal and state… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of Investments and Key Priorities for WI-04
Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which funds six appropriations bills.
This legislation includes final FY 2024 funding for the following appropriations bill: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce,… Read more »
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood CEO invited to State of the Union address
Mallory Anderson - WISN
The President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has been invited to the President's State of the Union address by a Wisconsin lawmaker.
Tanya Atkinson has been tapped as Congresswoman Gwen Moore's invited guest to the address on Thursday, March 7.
"I really was shocked when… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Senate Introduction of COLAs Don’t Count Act, Legislation to Strengthen SNAP Benefits for Social Security Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauded U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) leading efforts to introduce the COLAs Don’t Count Act in the Senate. This legislation would exempt annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA)… Read more »