'We're going to have to be creative': Milwaukee officials, advocates explore challenges to replacing the city's lead pipelines
Taurean Small - Spectrum News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Richard Diaz, chair of the Coalition on Lead Emergency (COLE), said Milwaukee data shows poisoning from lead exposure is also a social justice issue.
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Five years ago, Milwaukee… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Provide Needed Support to Local Small Businesses and Restaurants Affected by COVID-19
“Milwaukee’s small businesses, and the workers they employ, are vital to our community and our economy. During the pandemic, small businesses and restaurants faced tremendous hurdles and despite the creation of numerous programs to help them through this pandemic, many… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
“Today, the United States Senate voted, with bipartisan support, to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. In this moment, we celebrate her talent, brilliance, and… 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 »
Bipartisan Legislation to Support Survivors of Domestic Abuse Passes House
Legislation to amend current tax law to allow victims of domestic abuse to have penalty-free early access to their retirement fund advances.
Washington, D.C. — Today, legislation introduced by Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) was approved by the House… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Passage of the CROWN Act!
Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2022) – Today, The House of Representatives passed H.R.2116, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The act would prohibit discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national… Read more »
Rep. Moore presides as House debates bill to ban job discrimination against natural Black hair
Henry Redman - The Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) presided over the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as it debated a bill Friday that would ban workplace discrimination based on the texture or style of a person’s hair. The measure passed the… Read more »
‘Long-overdue’: all-Black, female second world war battalion to receive congressional gold medal
Maya Yang - The Guardian
The only all-Black, all-female second world war battalion will be awarded the congressional gold medal after Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill on Monday to honor the women’s efforts.
The 6888th central post directory battalion, also known as the “six triple eight”… Read more »
Moore, Veasey, Cardin, and Cohen of Helsinki Commission Call for Comprehensive Action to Protect Non-White Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Against Incidents of Racial Discrimination
WASHINGTON – In a bicameral letter to the President of the European Commission, Helsinki Commissioners Gwen Moore (WI-04), Marc Veasey (TX-33) joined Helsinki Commission Chairman Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Helsinki… Read more »
Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Bill to Award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Members of the Women’s Army Corps 6888th (Six Triple Eight) Central Postal Directory Battalion is Signed into Law!
Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement:
“I am beaming knowing that the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal Act is now signed into law! I want to thank Senator Moran and… Read more »
