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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass Respect for Marriage Act Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I have always fought for marriage equality – the freedom for Americans to marry who they love. This right is under threat because of a radical Supreme Court and an extreme GOP agenda, which denies personal liberties to Americans. That’s why acting now is critical. It makes ... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 Today, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am so pleased to support this vital legislation, which helps our most vulnerable new mothers when they need assistance the most. This guidance for new parents -- from securing mental health screenings... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Speaker Pelosi Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I want to thank Nancy Pelosi for her service to Congress and the nation. There have only been 54 Speakers of the United States House of Representatives since the first Congress convened in 1789 and only a few have been as consequential as Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She is a skilled legislator wit... Read More »

Moore, Hudson, and Phillips Introduce Love Lives On Act Today, Representatives Gwen Moore, Dean Phillips, and Richard Hudson introduced the Love Lives On Act, legislation that will allow surviving spouses of military service members, who make the ultimate sacrifice, to retain vital benefits if they remarry. “It’s vital that our country takes care of all surviving spouses of military service member... Read More »

Making Home Ownership Inclusive and Accessible for Every American Newsweek - Rep. Gwen Moore and Rep. Jim Himes Housing is life-sustaining. It's where you and your family build roots in a community, create a village you can depend on, and build a positive and nurturing environment for your children. It is also traditionally the vehicle by which Americans have accumulated wealth. Today, as rent, ho... Read More »

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Ways and Means Committee Mark-up of Critical Home Visiting and Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder legislation Today, the House Ways and Means Committee approved several critical bills important to safeguarding her constituent’s health and well-being including several proposals she authored or co-authored “The Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visit... Read More »

Moore, Sánchez, Miller Introduce Bill to Protect Survivors of Sexual Violence from Unexpected Medical Costs WASHINGTON— On Monday, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the No Surprises for Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation that will protect survivors of sexual violence from unexpected medical costs. Specificall... Read More »

New bill aims to curtail surprise medical bills for sexual assault survivors Aria Bendix - NBC News A bill introduced Monday in the House of Representatives would require private health insurance to cover forensic exams for sexual assault survivors in full. The legislation came after research published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that nearly 18,000 out of 113,000 emerge... Read More »

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 »

President Biden celebrates union gains during speech at Milwaukee's Laborfest, continues broadside against 'MAGA Republicans' Corrinne Hess Bill Glauber Ricardo Torres - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel President Joe Biden praised unions in a speech at Milwaukee's Laborfest and used the event Monday to continue his broadside against the "MAGA Republican" wing of the GOP. "I'm here because of you — the m... Read More »

Wisconsin lawmakers address national American Legion convention in Milwaukee Matt Smith - WISN The American Legion is hosting its national convention this week at The Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. On Tuesday, the group heard from a number of lawmakers, including U.S. Reps. Scott Fitzgerald and Rep. Gwen Moore and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. "I can assure you, we are not done," Moore told the group. "I... 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 »

MCTS: 73 new clean diesel buses joining fleet Fox6 News Digital Team MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Monday, Aug. 15 the arrival of 73 new clean diesel buses resulting from federal and local funding sources. The investment in more fuel-efficient and cleaner air buses enables MCTS to continue transforming its fleet in alignment with Milwaukee County’s health and environ... Read More »