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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Pushes for a Thorough Investigation At Patrick Cudahy Plant   Several workers at a Cudahy plant have tested positive for COVID-19. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am alarmed that Cudahy plant employees worked in close proximity to each other despite the need for physical distancing and reportedly weren’t provided… Read more »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for an Extended Application Period to Ensure Every Social Security Administration (SSA) Beneficiary Receives their Full Economic Impact Payment (EIP)   Today, Congresswoman Moore sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul raising concerns about the May 5th deadline for Supplemental Security… Read more »

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore is calling for an increase in testing capacity.  The Milwaukee democrat joined a virtual conversation hosted by Opportunity Wisconsin and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities Tuesday.  The focus was on the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on Milwaukee's black community. The congresswoman says testing is one of the… Read more »

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Distributing money to people in need should be basic for the government, but the rollout of stimulus checks has been problematic. Payments have been sent to banks used by tax preparers on behalf of their clients. Those clients fear their money will be delayed. “I was shocked and disappointed,” said North Carolina resident Felicia Reaves. She told CBS 58 Investigates… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Statement on House Passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act In response to the House's passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: "It is the honor of a lifetime to serve Wisconsin’s Fourth District.  I have heard from many… Read more »

WASHINGTON (SPECTRUM NEWS) — Wisconsin Democrats are dismissing a pop-up in the state from the vice president. “I think it’s just simply a campaign ploy that we’re not going to fall for,” said Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee. They say Mike Pence’s tour of a ventilator production facility in Madison comes as Governor Tony Evers’ calls for federal help have seemingly gone unanswered. “Where… Read more »

Representatives Moore, Pocan, and Kind Push for COVID-19 Testing Materials from FEMA Milwaukee, WI – Democratic Wisconsin Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) questioning why Wisconsin has received none of the testing materials it requested on March 28 and… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Fights for Greater TANF Flexibility to Help Meet the Growing Needs of Americans During the Pandemic Congresswoman Moore sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi to press for protections for individuals and families that depend on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, including emergency funding to address expected increased caseload and… Read more »

MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) questioning why Wisconsin has received none of the testing materials requested on March 28 and 29 -- specifically testing kits, test collection swabs and reagents. A news release Thursday, April 16 from Rep. Pocan's… Read more »

Congresswoman Moore Announces More than $4 Million in Funding to Five Milwaukee Health Centers The Department of Health and Human Services allotted $1.3 billion to health centers across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Five community health centers in Milwaukee will receive funding totaling more than $4 million. The community health centers receiving the funding include: Gerald… Read more »