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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 honored his oath of office to protect the homeland by confronting Putin for his crimes and identifying his contin... Read more

Contact: Libbie Wilcox (Moore) 202-225-4572 Hannah Smith (Dingell) 202-315-8446 Natalie McLaughlin (Costello) 202-225-4315 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Ryan Costello (PA-06) launched the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, a new caucus bringing together members of Congress and key stakeholders dedicated to ending domestic violence, creating innovative prevention strategies, and strengthening resources for survivors an... Read more

Milwaukee, WI - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement ahead of the House vote on the radical Republican-led Balanced Budget Amendment, which would ransack Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security to pay for tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. “This Republican-led Congress has been the most fiscally irresponsible in American history. Time and time again, Republicans have demonstrated absolutely no interest in fiscal discipline, instead passing nearly $2 t... Read more

The Cut - The House of Representatives approved legislation today to reform how Congress handles reports of sexual harassment, The Hill reports. Read more

Washington, DC - In response to President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) wrote the following opinion piece for NBC News THINK: The state of our union is strong. The resistance to Donald Trump's agenda proves it. The president's transgressions have done more to unify our country than any policy the administration has championed. This evening, as I sat in the well of the House of Representatives during President Donald Trump’s first State of the U... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) announced that internationally renowned social scientist, scholar, and welfare reform activist, Frances Fox Piven, will accompany her to President Donald Trump’s 2018 State of the Union address. “This year, I am honored to bring Frances Fox Piven as my guest to the State of the Union. Professor Fox Piven is a legendary activist whose work combatting poverty and fighting for welfare reform was a driving force in my decision to first run for... Read more

Washington, D.C. - In response to the passage of the latest short-term Republican spending bill, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: "My vote against this short-term Republican spending bill was a forceful vote against the reckless governing our constituents have come to despise. Once again, Republicans have pushed through legislation that ignores our obligation to protect DREAMers, fund our Community Health Centers, and support those who've been devastated by some... Read more

Washington, D.C. – In response to the passage of the short-term House Republican spending bill, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “Once again, Republicans have put our country in peril by ignoring our collective obligation to govern responsibly. Those I represent have understandably expressed their fatigue and resentment over Congressional Republicans passing extension after extension, demonstrating an alarming inability to fathom the consequences of their action... Read more

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) stopped short of calling for Rep. John Conyers to resign as he faces sexual harassment allegations. Read more

National Public Radio - David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin, about Rep. John Conyers, who says he will fight allegations of sexual harassment. Moore is the Congressional Black Caucus whip. Read more