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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Racist Flyers in Milwaukee Following news of racist flyers distributed near a children's playground in Milwaukee, calling for “white power unity” and giving a “MASS DEPORTATION NOTICE,” to immigrant communities, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am disgusted to see my constituents targeted using racist, xenophobic flyers. These… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Government Funding Bill “Earlier this week, House Republican leadership took their marching orders from unelected billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump, destroying a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open.  I am pleased that this legislation removes Trump’s reckless demand to lift the debt ceiling, which would have paved the way for… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Musk-Trump Scheme “Democratic and Republican House and Senate leadership negotiated a deal to keep the government open. After Elon Musk and Donald Trump blew up the deal, House Republicans cooked up a last-minute bill to appease Donald Trump’s demand to raise the debt ceiling. This provision will set the stage for Trump’s tax cuts to the wealthy and… Read more »

In Defense of Teachers and Public Education The Nation   Teaching is a calling that runs in my family. My mother and my aunt were public school teachers, as are two of my siblings and my daughter. I am a proud product of public schools, and, for me, education served as a great equalizer. I often call myself a “sociological miracle,” and the truth is, a high-quality public… Read more »

Congress Must Address America's Obesity Crisis Newsweek By: Reps. Gwen Moore and Brad Wenstrup The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of highly effective anti-obesity medications is changing the lives of millions of Americans—and changing how we perceive one of our most prevalent chronic diseases. Forty-two percent of adults in the U.S. live with obesity. This condition… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on H.R. 9495 “As I said previously when this bill come to the House floor, no one opposes the provisions of this legislation to provide relief for tax deadlines or penalties for Americans being held hostage or illegally detained overseas. However, I have heard serious concerns that portions of this legislation would give overbroad authority that could be… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 82 “I strongly support Social Security. Its benefits are a lifeline for millions of Americans and helps support them in their retirement. The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) were created to ensure equity in the treatment of workers covered by Social Security and those with government pensions not covered… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on H.R. 9495 “No one detained or held hostage abroad should come home to face a tax penalty or fine, potentially amounting to thousands of dollars, because they are unable to make tax payments during such a terrible ordeal.  Or worry about tax deadlines.  That’s the last thing these Americans should have to worry about. While the IRS has the… Read more »

At Press Conference, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Sister MacCanon Brown Celebrate FY 2024 Earmark Funding to Support Expansion of Critical Services Congresswoman Gwen Moore selected MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc.’s project to receive $500,000 in community project funding (aka earmark) to support a stair tower for a repurposed facility at 2461 W. Center St. dedicated to serving… Read more »

MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary gets federal money for new stair tower Claire Reid - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, a daytime shelter and resource center on Milwaukee's north side, is receiving an important addition. At a press conference Friday, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore and MBHS president and CEO Sister MacCanon Brown announced that $500,000… Read more »