Congresswoman Moore Statement on the Trump Administration’s Decision to Reverse Stance on Israel’s West Bank Settlements
"I am troubled by the State Department’s decision, which moves the U.S. further away from being seen as an honest broker, takes the Israeli and Palestinian people further away from achieving a two-state solution and turns decades of U.S. foreign policy on its… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Applauds the House's Passage of the EXIM Bank Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed the Export Finance Agency Act to reauthorize the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. The EXIM Bank, the official export credit agency of the United States, ensures American businesses can remain competitive in a globalized economy. Congresswoman Moore released the following… Read more »
Congress renews push for Equal Rights Amendment
Wisconsin Examiner, Robin Bravender
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House advanced a resolution on Wednesday that aims to ease the ratification of a Constitutional amendment that would ensure equality for U.S. citizens under the law, regardless of their sex.
The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and was… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Domestic Violence
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Moore supported the introduction of the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA), H.R. 5041, the only federal funding source under the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to providing domestic violence prevention… Read more »
Rep. Moore Statement on Acid Attack in Milwaukee
“I’m horrified to learn about this violent act of hate inflicted on an innocent member of our community. I am sending my deepest sympathies to Mahud Villalaz and his family.
I thank the Milwaukee Police Department for their efforts to find the perpetrator who committed this awful attack.
No person should feel… Read more »
Rep. Moore Statement on the Passing of Mildred Harpole
“Mildred Harpole, a pillar in the community, devoted her life to bettering the people of Milwaukee. As a champion for justice, she was an educator in under resourced schools, who worked to integrate the Milwaukee public school system and used the tools at hand to educate and empower students.
Her commitment to equality did not end… Read more »
Rep. Moore Statement on Resolution that Outlines Next Steps in Impeachment Inquiry
“Today, I voted for a measure today to formalize the next steps in the ongoing impeachment inquiry that supports a transparent investigation. This vote protects the rights of the President, allows Trump’s lawyers to cross-examine witnesses and guarantees open hearings throughout the process. From there,… Read more »
Rep. Gwen Moore Leads Letter to the FDA, Urging Action on the Influx of Toxic Chemicals Found in Baby Food
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore along with 15 of her House colleagues, wrote a letter to the FDA to demand action after reports found that 95 percent of tested baby food had toxic chemicals, including arsenic and lead. Past research findings reveal that even mild exposure to toxic… Read more »
Congresswoman Moore’s Legislation to Expand Education Training for Doulas and Midwifery Approved in Committee
Congresswoman Moore’s legislation was included within H.R. 3398, the Pathways to Health Careers Act, legislation that would expand Health Professions Opportunity Grant Programs (HPOG). HPOGs provide TANF recipients with access to training and education in health care… Read more »
Gwen Moore, Tom Barrett named co-chairs of Milwaukee's 2020 DNC host committee
Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore was one of the biggest backstage players in Milwaukee's effort to land the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Despite that, Moore said she cautioned Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez, "don't even think about coming to… Read more »
