Supreme Court will consider whether to uphold protections for survivors of domestic violence
Opinion by Reps. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), opinion contributors
For survivors of domestic abuse, federal protections can mean the difference between life and death. And as members of Congress, we recognize on an intimate level how… Read more »
Domestic Violence Task Force Co-Chairs Representatives Gwen Moore and Debbie Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing Intersection of Violence Against Women, Gun Violence, and Misogyny
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the intersection of violence against women, gun violence, and… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Decision to Resume Abortion Care Services
“I am so pleased to see Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resume their abortion care services; this is great news for the women of Wisconsin. Women should be able to make their own health care decisions, and I hope that our state laws will soon make this a reality for millions of… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Introduce the COLAs Don’t Count Act
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the COLAs Don’t Count Act, which would exempt annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) under the Social Security Act and veteran’s benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Family-Supporting Careers in Maternal Health
Washington, D.C - Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, a member of the Ways and Means “Work and Welfare” Subcommittee, introduced legislation, H.R. 4833, the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children (OSMDC) Act, which would create a new demonstration project within… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision
“Since the Supreme Court’s radical decision to repeal Roe v. Wade, we have seen women and girls in dire situations because of this ruling. We have seen young girls, who were victims of rape, forced to travel across state lines to access abortion care. We have seen women near death, experiencing sepsis with doctors in… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Respond to Maternal Health Crisis by Increasing the Number of Culturally Competent Perinatal Workers
Among high-income countries, America has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world, and more than 4 out of 5 of these deaths are preventable. This crisis magnifies the racial health disparities in our… Read more »
Lawmakers introduce legislation to end maternal health crisis
By: Tajma Hall - CBS 58 News
Lawmakers are drawing attention to some major disparities in women's health. More U.S. women die from pregnancy-related health issues than any other high-income country and some women are more at risk than others.
Lawmakers are calling the maternal mortality rate a crisis. They say it's getting… Read more »
Caregiving Moms Lose Nearly $300,000 In Earnings Over A Lifetime, Report Says
By: Christine Michel Carter - Forbes
The U.S. Department of Labor and elected federal officials held a media briefing on Thursday to discuss the “Lifetime Employment-Related Costs to Women of Providing Family Care” report.
Released by the department’s Women’s Bureau, it… Read more »
Representative Gwen Moore Supports Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The resolution demonstrates the lawmakers’ solidarity with the families and loved ones of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and it calls on the people of the United States to commemorate the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native women whose… Read more »
