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Lawmakers critical of lack of federal help administering COVID-19 vaccine WISN - A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling for more transparency about Wisconsin's vaccine rollout. Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Tony Evers asking for more details about Wisconsin's plan to administer the vaccine. They also offered to work… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Increase Survival Checks to $2,000 Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the CASH Act, legislation to increase COVID-19 survival checks to $2,000, in response she released the following statement: “I am so pleased to support legislation that would bring serious relief for my constituents, including those with adult dependents and… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Testing Positive for COVID-19 “I tested positive for COVID-19. I am following guidance from my doctor and am isolating from others. I am thankful to be feeling well. I do not foresee this disrupting my work for Wisconsin’s Fourth. I encourage every person to continue taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask, washing… Read more »

Wisconsin Democrats support President Trump's call for $2,000 stimulus checks WISN - The fate of stimulus checks for millions of Americans is up in the air. "It really is a disgrace. I'm asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000 or $4,000 per couple,” President Donald Trump said in a video on Twitter. He did not directly say if he would veto… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports End of Year Legislation Benefitting Milwaukee Residents Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass H.R. 133, the omnibus spending bill which includes provisions she fought to secure to benefit Wisconsin’s Fourth. In response, she released the following statement:  “This funding package includes investments in our communities that are critical to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the COVID-19 Relief Package Congresswoman Moore released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 133: “This COVID relief legislation is not perfect and falls short of the comprehensive package that I know is needed to address the financial insecurity millions are experiencing right now. I fought for direct cash payments, and while I am… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Need for Future Stimulus Payments Congresswoman Moore released the following statement, calling for additional individual cash payments to be included in the next COVID relief package: “Nine months ago, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. The CARES Act was the largest of the initial aid packages that… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Responds to House Passage of Her Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act Today, a negotiated version of Congresswoman Moore’s bipartisan legislation, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, passed the House. In response, she released the following statement:  “I am so pleased that the Scarlett Sunshine Act is that much closer to… Read more »

Biden's cabinet picks mean the US ‘is back in business': Congresswoman Yahoo News - While President-elect Joe Biden has promised to have the most diverse Cabinet in history, his selections so far have not met the expectations of many of his supporters. Facing pressure to diversify his Cabinet further, Biden met virtually with civil rights leaders on Tuesday. His picks so far… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Urges Negotiators to Include Key Provisions in FY 2021 Defense Funding Bill As negotiations on final FY 2021 funding bills continue, Congresswoman released the following letter that she sent to negotiators on the Defense Department funding bill regarding the inclusion of key House passed provisions reaffirming Congress’ war powers.  “I strongly support… Read more »