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Congresswoman Moore Provisions Included in Congressional Black Caucus’ Jobs and Justice Act of 2020 Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) introduced their policy agenda, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2020, which includes Congresswoman Moore’s legislation. In response, she released the following statement: “This pandemic has highlighted the disparities in our country and the need to… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Her Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement after House passage of her legislation, the Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death  Act: “Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants and Children creates heartache for families who are left to search for… Read more »

This year, BET and the National Urban League, in addition to other key civil rights organizations, are launching the first-ever National Black Voter Day on Friday, Sept. 18. There is no better way to celebrate than to head to iwillvote.com/WI to make your plan to vote today. The stakes are incredibly high in this election. The Black community is experiencing multiple crises: a painful… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Congresswoman Moore released the following statement in response to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "I am incredibly saddened to learn of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. She was a fearless champion for women who exemplified strength, courage, and… Read more »

(TMJ 4) WISCONSIN — Wisconsin lawmakers are paying their respects to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday evening, after it was announced she passed away at the age of 87. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D - WI) said in a Tweet: "Ruth Bader Ginsburg lived an inspiring and historic life, and her work has shaped America for the better. As a woman, I join so many others who will… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Legislation to Overturn Trump’s Empty Executive Action on Payroll Taxes to Sabotage Social Security Congresswoman Moore supported Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson’s legislation (H.R. 8171-- Save our Social Security Now Act and H. J. Res 94) to overturn President Trump’s executive action to defer payroll taxes… Read more »

MSNBC - After meeting with local residents impacted by protests and the police shooting in Wisconsin, Rep. Gwen Moore explains her criticism of Pres. Trump with a lyric from the late rapper Biggie Smalls, drawing some spontaneous reactions from Prof. Brittney Cooper, the Washington Post's Eugene Robinson and anchor Ari Melber. Read more »

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- City leaders have a message for people who haven't completed the 2020 census yet -- time is running out. At the Journey House Community Center Tuesday, Sept. 1, Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and others to encourage people to take a few minutes to complete the census survey. The deadline is Sept. 30, and so far only about 59-percent of… Read more »

Keonsha is Charlottesville Urban Milwaukee Three years ago, I watched with horror the video footage of a right-wing “Unite the Right” protester intentionally slamming his car into a group of people in Charlottesville, VA, violently striking multiple peaceful counter- protesters and killing Heather Heyer. Unite the Right was organized by neo-Nazis, white supremacists, militias,… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Kenosha Shooting Today, Congresswoman Moore released a statement in response to the police shooting of  Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin: “What happened yesterday to Jacob Blake is an all too frequent experience for Black people in America.  Jacob was shot in the back multiple times in front of his children. Trauma was inflicted on not… Read more »