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Lawmakers urge IRS to boost outreach about tax credits for low-income Americans The Hill - A group of more than 50 House members is urging the IRS to use the information it obtained from a stimulus payment-related web tool to increase outreach about two tax credits that benefit low-income families who may not be aware of their eligibility. The IRS last year created a web tool… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Recognizes EITC Awareness Day (Washington, DC) — Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, an national outreach campaign to increase the number of eligible Americans who claim the EITC and awareness of refundable credits, like the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the American Opportunity Tax Credit,  the Premium Tax Credit, and the Recovery Rebate Tax Credit… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act  Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore introduced the Poverty is Not Child Neglect Act, legislation that will ban federal funds from being used to separate children from their parents solely due to poverty. In response, she released the following statement: “For far too long and too often, impoverished families have… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Today was very special as our country ushers in a new era. I place great confidence in the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris and know they will immediately move to put the resources of the federal government to work to end the… Read more »

‘A sigh of relief:’ Wisconsin lawmakers react to inauguration of President Biden CBS 58 - One feeling felt by both Democrats and Republicans on Inauguration Day was a sense of change. For Republicans, questions remain of what the future of the party will look like with the departure of former President Donald Trump. For Democrats, Jan. 20 marked a new era for them to try to accomplish… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Impeach President Trump Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:  “One week ago today, a violent mob of domestic terrorists sought to overthrow the government and subvert the will of the people in the 2020 election while our country watched in horror at what unfolded.  Shamefully, Trump fermented the anger and lies that… Read more »

Wisconsin congressional delegation split along party lines on historic impeachment vote CBS 58 – In a historic second impeachment of President Donald Trump, Wisconsin House members were split along party lines in their vote, highlighting the division in the state and country. Democrats Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan and Ron Kind all voted for impeachment, making President Trump the only… Read more »

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: ‘Donald Trump Is A Living, Breathing, Impeachable Offense’ Newsone - Congressional Black Caucus members made some of the fiercest statements in support of impeaching Donald Trump during debate on the House floor Wednesday afternoon. Showing little to no concern for rules of decorum or a false pretense of respectability, Black representatives took… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Need for Trump's Removal from White House Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "The violent siege of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters for the purpose of disrupting the peaceful transfer of power was not an accident. President Trump has long been orchestrating strategies to circumvent the democratic process and to remain in power… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on COVID-19 Diagnosis “I would like to reassure all of my colleagues, constituents, and the people who work within the Capitol complex that I have complied with all doctor and CDC guidelines following my COVID-19 diagnosis and isolation, and that I am COVID-recovered and safe to work and vote on behalf of the people of the… Read more »