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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Trump Threats to the Iranian Population

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Trump Threats to the Iranian Population

“Congress must rein in President Trump. Now is the time for Republicans to join Democrats in ending his madness.

He is unfit to serve as President. He must be removed from office through any possible avenue.”

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Why I Believe the Senate Must Reject the SAVE America Act

Polling consistently shows that Americans’ top concern is the cost of living, especially housing and healthcare. The president has made life more expensive by embroiling the United States in an unjustified war with Iran, driving gas prices even higher. A reasonable voter may conclude that Republicans in Congress, who control the House and Senate and are facing abysmal polling, would be focused on ending the war and helping lower costs for Americans.

Those voters would be wrong.

Instead, Republicans are singularly obsessed with disenfranchising millions of voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

How obsessed? Trump’s recent executive order aims to change mail-ballot laws and would establish a list of voters in each state he deems “eligible.” He, along with congressional Republicans, are desperate to undermine free and fair elections and control who can vote. Trump’s allies in Congress frame the so-called SAVE America Act as an “election integrity” bill that simply requires an ID to vote. That is wildly deceptive because their bill is, in fact, a full-frontal assault on the fundamental right of Americans to cast a ballot in future elections, including the 2026 midterms.

Americans could not use a driver’s license, or even a REAL ID driver’s license. Instead, they would need a passport or a birth certificate to register to vote, and the name must match on each document. This would put millions of married women at risk of losing their right to vote. US service members could not use a military ID to register to vote, nor could Native Americans use a tribe-issued ID.

Millions of Americans don’t have access to their birth certificates or passports. Half of Americans don’t own a passport, and it costs, on average, $130 to obtain one, meaning this legislation is little more than a Jim Crow–style “poll tax” for millions of low-income Americans. This would come as working people struggle to pay for food, gas, housing, and childcare because of Trump’s failed economic policies and unnecessary wars.

The SAVE Act also overrides state election law, such as Wisconsin’s, which allows voters to register to vote same-day, online, or by mail, a policy that is especially helpful to voters with disabilities and rural voters. It grants unprecedented power to an executive branch that has peddled voter fraud conspiracies, tried to blackmail states for election data, and relitigated Trump’s 2020 election loss through efforts like FBI raids in Georgia and Arizona.

Specifically, this legislation would force state governments to hand over their voter files to the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, a dubious proposition under the US Constitution.

The architect of this legislation, Representative Bryan Steil, who represents my birthplace of Racine, Wisconsin, would be disenfranchising his constituents, and millions of other Americans.

Despite Republican claims, actual cases of vote fraud are extremely rare, according to numerous studies. For example, the conservative Heritage Foundation did a comprehensive study tracking voter fraud going back 25 years and found actual instances of fraudulent votes to be .0000845 percent, which is 36 instances of fraudulent votes out of 42,626, 379 ballots cast.

The so-called SAVE America Act is nothing short of Jim Crow 2026. Don’t believe me—take the word of Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who was recently caught on a hot mic giddily remarking that the SAVE Act would disenfranchise up to 18 percent of the electorate in 2026.The Election Administration and Voting Survey 2022 Comprehensive Report says that approximately 112 million votes were cast in that midterm election. If you do simple math, you can see that Republicans estimate that the SAVE America Act would disenfranchise more than 20 million Americans!

Don’t believe Republicans when they tell you the SAVE America Act is just a voter-ID bill. It is something far more insidious and uglier. Free and fair elections and equal access to the ballot box are the cornerstones of our democracy, which is why I voted against both versions in the House and believe that all Americans should oppose this legislation.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for Immediate Release of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for Immediate Release of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour

Milwaukee, WI — Congresswoman Gwen Moore is calling on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Salah Sarsour, President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, following his recent detention.

“This is completely unacceptable. Salah Sarsour is a respected leader in the Milwaukee community, and his detention raises serious concerns about the continued targeting of lawful residents based on the color of their skin or their political beliefs.

We cannot allow federal agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate in a discriminatory and politically motivated manner, which is why I will keep opposing funding for DHS that allows them to continue to kidnap people and inflict abuse in our communities.

I will do everything in my power to bring Salah Sarsour home to his family and community.”

House Republicans Would Rather Play Political Games than Fund Our Government

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

House Republicans Would Rather Play Political Games than Fund Our Government

“The Senate passed legislation unanimously to fund the TSA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, and FEMA.

This bipartisan legislation would give Congress more time to negotiate ICE and CBP reforms without denying critical services funding and workers’ paychecks. But instead of bringing that legislation to the House Floor, Speaker Johnson would rather obstruct and deny workers their paychecks. As Members of Congress, we are elected to work together to solve our most pressing issues.

I am calling on House Republicans to govern and take up the Senate’s unanimous legislation.”

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Celebrates Committee Passage of Her Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Celebrates Committee Passage of Her Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act

Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up several bills, including Representatives Moore and Smucker’s legislation, the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 2347). This legislation would amend the federal tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted sexual contact do not have to pay taxes on settlement income when they prevail legally against their abuser.

Under current law and practice of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), payments for damages awarded on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness are exempt from gross income for federal income tax purposes. For purposes of establishing a “physical injury,” the IRS has required that survivors show physical manifestations such as bruising, cuts, or bleeding for the settlement to qualify for tax-free treatment. Providing evidence of observable harm can be especially difficult and unfair to prove in circumstances of sexual acts or sexual contact, not least because these physical injuries may not be visible or have healed.

“Every time a survivor comes forward it takes extraordinary courage in the face of personal risk, scrutiny, and cost. Sexual abuse survivors shouldn’t be saddled with a tax bill or have to fight the IRS to qualify for a tax exemption. Our bipartisan legislation secures a critical fix in our tax code. I am so thrilled that the Ways and Means Committee passed this legislation, bringing us closer to obtaining parity to these survivors,” said Rep. Moore.

Several organizations supported the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act, including:

“The AASC is thrilled to have major progress on HR 2347. We know we still have much work ahead of us to get this bill over the finish line,” said AASC President Brian Schachter. “We are thankful to the bill co-sponsors, Congressman Lloyd Smucker and Congresswoman Gwen Moore for their leadership on this critical issue as well as Chairman Jason Smith for making the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act a top priority.”

“This is another positive development towards making the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act the law of the land,” said Louis Masry, Immediate Past President and AASC Co-Founder. “When passed, HR 2347 will benefit injured persons across the country. This has been the primary legislative goal of the AASC since its inception, and we are motivated by this momentum.”

“Sexual assault upends a person’s life in profound and enduring ways, yet survivors continue to face significant barriers when seeking justice. This bill directly addresses one of those barriers by affirming that the trauma a survivor endured is no less real simply because it may not leave a visible injury. We applaud the effort to close the gap in the tax code and to give sexual assault survivors the clarity and peace of mind they need to heal and move forward,” said Amanda Walsh and the Victim Rights Law Center.

“Legal Momentum, The Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund, strongly endorses the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act, because no survivor of sexual abuse should face a second injustice from the tax code after enduring profound trauma. It is unacceptable that survivors are taxed on settlement awards, funds intended to acknowledge harm and support recovery.”

“The Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act is a common-sense reform that would help ensure healing does not come with a financial penalty. By ensuring that settlement awards are not taxed, this legislation affirms that our systems support, not further harm, the brave survivors who come forward.”

“The Athlete Survivors’ Assist, or The Assist—an athlete survivor-led organization working to prevent abuse and strengthen systems of accountability within sports - strongly supports the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act, which ensures survivors of sexual abuse are not taxed on the justice they rightfully receive, said Julie Ann Rivers -Cochran, MSW, Executive Director. Survivors should not face a second burden from the tax code after enduring trauma—this commonsense, bipartisan fix removes an unfair barrier to healing and recovery. We urge swift passage of this important legislation.”

Read YWCA USA, Taxpayers Protection Alliance, the Athlete Survivors’ Assist, Futures Without Violence, and the American Association of Settlement Consultants letters of support for the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act.

Moore, Carey Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Foster Youth Program

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Moore, Carey Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Foster Youth Program

Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Mike Carey (R-OH), both members of the Ways and Means Work and Welfare Committee, introduced the Chafee Opportunities for New Networks and Existing Connection Trust (CONNECT) Act. The Chafee program provides supportive services to foster youth aging out of the system, including housing, education, and employment assistance. This bipartisan legislation calls for the Chafee program to focus on helping foster youth develop healthy, supportive relationships with adults and highlights the role that supportive relationships can play in helping individuals succeed.

“Healthy, long-term relationships are critical to helping young people through life, especially foster youth aging out of the system. When I attended Marquette University, I relied on a village to help me graduate and raise my baby girl. Foster youth face many challenges and healthy relationships with trusted adults are imperative to a successful transition to adulthood, which is a difficult process for anyone, but especially so for foster youth. Our bipartisan legislation recognizes that it often takes a village and supportive relationships should play a central role in helping foster youth reach their full potential,” said Rep. Moore.

“The bipartisan CONNECT Act would empower older foster youth with greater options and increased participation to develop and achieve their personal goals for family reunification, permanent placement, adult independence, or more as they transition into adulthood,” Rep. Carey said. “Additionally, the bill expands options for adult mentorship and peer support services for foster youth and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on these changes to state agencies. I’m proud to support these updates to the Chafee program that will allow foster youths to take a greater role in charting and achieving their individual permanency targets.”

“Youth in foster care consistently share how isolating the experience can be, and how peer support and strong family connections can create lifelong bonds. We’re grateful that Representative Moore and Representative Carey listened to young people and reflected their recommendations in the CONNECT Act, creating meaningful pathways to lasting relationships and engaging youth as true partners in the permanency process,” said Celeste Bodner, Executive Director of FosterClub.

“As someone who experienced the system firsthand, I know that isolation is one of the greatest risks foster youth face. This bill positions young people as partners in their own permanency. It says that connection to family, to kin, to peers, to caring adults is not an afterthought. It's a priority," said Sixto Cancel, CEO, Think of Us.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Governor Evers for Expanding Postpartum Medicaid Coverage in Wisconsin

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Governor Evers for Expanding Postpartum Medicaid Coverage in Wisconsin

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement applauding Governor Evers for delivering on his commitment to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers across Wisconsin.

“This is a life-saving step forward for mothers and babies across our state. I want to thank Governor Evers for being a true partner in this effort and for his continued commitment to maternal health equity.

For far too long, due to Republican obstruction, new moms in Wisconsin faced a dangerous gap in care, with coverage ending just 60 days after giving birth. Extending coverage to 12 months ensures that mothers can access critical care during the full postpartum period, including treatment for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other complications that too often go unaddressed.

Extending postpartum coverage to a full year is especially critical for Black mothers, who continue to face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and complications. Closing the coverage gap is a vital step toward addressing those disparities and ensuring that every mother has the care she needs.”

Moore, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, and Kim Urge IRS to Reduce Tax Burdens for Domestic Abuse Survivors

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Moore, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, and Kim Urge IRS to Reduce Tax Burdens for Domestic Abuse Survivors

Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Young Kim (R-CA), Chairs of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to use its discretionary authority to revise Revenue Procedure 2020-46 to facilitate the process by which survivors of domestic abuse may avoid taxation for missing the 60-day deadline to roll over retirement funds.

In a letter to the IRS, Representative Moore and her colleagues urged the agency to add domestic abuse to the list of permissible reasons individuals may self-certify when requesting a waiver of the 60-day rollover requirement for retirement account distributions. While the IRS already allows self-certification for reasons such as incarceration, death in the family, or postal errors, domestic abuse is not currently included.

“Domestic violence upends every aspect of a survivor’s life,” said Rep. Moore. “As survivors work to heal and rebuild their lives, the federal government should remove barriers,” Moore said. “No survivor should be taxed or penalized because they were prioritizing their safety over a filing deadline.”

“Domestic abuse is not only physical—it is often financial, leaving survivors cut off from the accounts, documents, and resources they need to rebuild their independence. Economic coercion is a powerful tool of control, and it can make rigid administrative deadlines impossible to meet. Federal policy should reflect that reality. The IRS has the authority to address this gap and ensure survivors are not unfairly penalized for circumstances created by their abuser, and we will continue pushing for that change,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick.

The Members emphasized that economic abuse is a pervasive tactic used by harm-doers to exert control. Survivors may be denied access to bank accounts, retirement accounts, passwords, or other critical documents necessary to complete a timely rollover.

“When abusers withhold access to financial information or resources, survivors may be unable to act within the 60-day window,” the letter noted. “That is clearly the type of circumstance Congress intended the waiver authority to address.”

Read the full letter HERE.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Blank Funding to DHS, Continues Push for Reforms

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Blank Funding to DHS, Continues Push for Reforms

“I cannot support legislation that allows DHS abuses to continue in our communities. After waging an illegal war with Iran and allowing a rogue ICE to abuse citizens, Republicans are refusing to work with Democrats to ensure hardworking TSA agents, FEMA staff and Coast Guard are paid.

Instead, they are trying to exploit this moment, blocking Democrats from advancing a bill that secures meaningful reform for DHS. I am calling on Republicans to work with Democrats and secure the changes our constituents are calling for.”

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of War Powers Resolution

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of War Powers Resolution

“The Trump administration has again launched the U.S. into a reckless war without congressional authorization, and it’s only intensifying with talks of sending in U.S. ground troops. In speaking to Congress and the American people, the Administration has failed to offer any clear end goals or sound rationale.

This is a war of choice that is endangering service members and U.S. citizens in the region, and tragically, taken lives. I mourn for the six U.S. service members who have been killed so far, and my heart goes out to those service members who are injured. Congress must act now to prevent the war from escalating further. While Trump disregards Congress and Republicans acquiesce their power to the President, I supported this War Powers Resolution to reassert our constitutional authority and end this war.”

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” in Glendale

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” in Glendale

District Listening Session in Milwaukee Saturday, March 22, 2025 Milwaukee, WI –

On Saturday, March 15, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) will join constituents in a discussion about important federal legislative issues, events in Congress and constituent concerns. “The Congressional Café will engage even more of my constituents about legislative issues that are important to them.” For more information about this event, please call the Milwaukee office at 414-297-1140

WHO: Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04)
Mayor Bryan Kennedy
State Senator Dora Drake
State Representative Deb Andraca
State Representative Darrin Madison

WHAT: Congressional Cafe

WHEN: Saturday March 22nd, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am

WHERE: Nicolet Union High School Auditorium

6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd

Glendale, WI 53217

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” in Milwaukee

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” in Milwaukee

District Listening Session in Milwaukee Saturday, March 15, 2025 Milwaukee, WI –

On Saturday, March 15, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) will join constituents in a discussion about important federal legislative issues, events in Congress and constituent concerns. “The Congressional Café will engage even more of my constituents about legislative issues that are important to them.” For more information about this event, please call the Milwaukee office at 414-297-1140.

WHO: Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde Alderman Mark Chambers

WHAT: Congressional Café

WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

WHERE: Marshall High School (Auditorium) 4141 N 64th St Milwaukee, WI 53216

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” in West Allis

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Invites Constituents to “Congressional Café” in West Allis

District Listening Session in Milwaukee Saturday, March 15, 2025 Milwaukee, WI

On Saturday, March 15, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) will join constituents in a discussion about important federal legislative issues, events in Congress and constituent concerns. “The Congressional Café will engage even more of my constituents about legislative issues that are important to them.”

For more information about this event, please call the Milwaukee office at 414-297-1140.

WHO: Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) Mayor Dan Devine (invited) State Senator Tim Carpenter State Representative Karen Kirsch State Representative Angelito Tenorio

WHAT: Congressional Café

WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

WHERE: West Allis Public Library (Constitution Room) 7421 W National Ave West Allis, WI 5321