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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on President Biden’s Reversal of Trump-Era “Public-Charge” Rule “No immigrant should be punished for getting health, housing, and food aid they are eligible for when tough times hit. I am grateful that the Biden Administration is restoring the longstanding ‘public-charge’ policy and formally rejecting changes put forward by the Trump Administration that were harm... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Benedict Center Host Celebration Reception to Highlight Federal Funds for Benedict Center's Sisters Program Today, the Benedict Center Sisters Program hosted a Celebration Reception with Congresswoman Gwen Moore to kick off its new Community Funded Project. Rep. Moore helped secure a HUD Community Funded Project grant of $157,000 as part of the US Consolidated Appropri... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on President Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Today, an estimated 30 percent of job openings require a 2-year or 4-year degree. The reality is that for most, the pathway to the American Dream means pursuing a higher education or training as tuitions soar, requiring increasingly absurd amounts of debt to be co... Read More »

Moore, Baldwin, Pocan, and Kind Request Resources for Wisconsin to Respond to Monkeypox Crisis Wisconsin Democratic delegation highlighted the disproportionate impact on the LGBTQ+ community and need to reduce stigmatization WISCONSIN – Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) and Ron Kind (D-WI-03) requested that the Departme... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Historic Inflation Reduction Act Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which takes critical steps to address the climate crisis, build a fairer tax system, and lower personal costs including health care, energy bills, and the price of prescription drugs. In response, she released the following statement: “Once again, t... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Cosponsors Resolution to Honor the Anniversary of the Sikh Gurdwara Tragedy Congresswoman Gwen Moore joined the Wisconsin Congressional delegation in supporting a resolution to honor the ten-year tragic anniversary of the shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara and its victims. “Ten years after this painful tragedy, we remember and honor the memories of the worshippers who... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Assault Weapons Ban to Protect Our Communities Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to pass H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 which will prohibit the sale, transfer, and manufacture of semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. Additionally, this legislation includes provisions mandating safe storage of semiautomatic assault weapons, a... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Secure Right to Contraceptive Care Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the Right to Contraception Act, which establishes a statutory right to protect access to contraceptives and ensures health care professionals can continue providing patients with essential contraceptive care. “Women should make their own health care decisions. Thi... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Key Investments and Vital Resources for Milwaukee in House-passed FY 2023 Omnibus Funding Package Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus. This package includes the following six appropriations bills: Transportation-HUD; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and Gener... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality in Federal Law Today, Congresswoman Moore voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrines marriage equality in law for same-sex couples and interracial couples guaranteed by Loving v. Virginia and Obergefell v. Hodges and repeals the Defense of Marriage Act. In response, she released the following statement: “Clarence Thomas’s ra... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Legislation to Strengthen and Restore Women’s Reproductive Freedoms Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore supported House passage of the Women's Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act, which helps ensure women can make their own health care decisions without far-right politicians' interference. The Women's Health Protection... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Bipartisan, Bicameral Safer Communities Act “The scourge of gun violence has made Americans going to the grocery store, movie theater, school, or their place of worship, worry whether their next outing will become the next site of a tragedy. This isn’t real freedom. America’s nearly unrestricted access to weapons, including assault rifles, has infringed on ev... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “This is a terrifying day, because the Supreme Court has turned its back on precedent to roll back individual rights and liberties. Today’s ruling is not only the end of the federal right for women to have control over their bodies, but also demonstrates the Court is ve... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports House Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act “School meal waivers gave schools the flexibility to feed kids during the pandemic, allowing them to adjust how food was distributed and keep our children fed. This quick action was vital as COVID-19 spread throughout communities, it ensured that children learning remotely could still access meals each day. It helped provide flex... Read More »

Moore, Cortez Masto Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Increase Access to Homeownership Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-Wisc.-04) and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced bicameral legislation to help working families afford their first mortgages. The Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act makes improvements to the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Mortgage... Read More »