Gwen Moore Named Defender of Children by the First Focus Campaign for Children
Washington, DC,
February 8, 2012
Rep. Moore, along with 99 of her colleagues, were recognized for their legislative work to help advance this generation of children.
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) was acknowledged for her efforts to help America’s children. Rep. Moore, along with 99 of her colleagues, were recognized for their legislative work to help advance this generation of children. “I’m honored to receive this recognition,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “In our current economy, it is increasingly important to not let our children fall through the cracks. As the song says, ‘the children are our future,’ therefore we must ensure that our children have the necessary support and resources to be successful in this world – the strength of our nation depends on it.” This past year, Rep. Moore has taken positive steps towards helping low-income children. In March, she introduced the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act. In addition to helping at-risk children at school Rep. Moore, along with Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-3), sponsored a letter to FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Conferees requesting they allot sufficient funds to ensure these children will have food assistance through the WIC program. In December, she introduced the Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act (the RISE Act). Among other actions to help low income families, this Act would guarantee child care for TANF work-eligible recipients, as well as stipulate that the number one goal of TANF is child poverty reduction. “As Members of Congress, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to help our children. I have always and will continue to put our children first.” First Focus Campaign for Children is a national bipartisan children's advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. This award is part of their campaign to recognize the top 100 Members of Congress who advocate on behalf of children in policy and budget decisions. To find out more about First Focus Campaign for Children, visit their website at http://www.ffcampaignforchildren.org/ ### For “Moore”News Updates Follow Gwen Moore Like Gwen Moore on |
