{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", party = \"Democrat\" and state = \"WI\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5975", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI continue to support Ukraine as they fight to protect their country and sovereignty against a brutal Russian invasion. We can and must put economic pressure on the bad actors driving this invasion, including Putin\u2019s cronies and those supporting the Russian oil industry.\n\nThis Administration has squandered many opportunities to use existing sanction authorities to press Russia. In fact, after starting a war with Iran, the Trump administration relaxed existing sanctions on Russia, further fueling the Russian war machine. I will oppose this legislation because it does not ensure the Trump administration will take action against Putin\u2019s unchecked war in Ukraine. It also includes an extension of existing Iran sanctions that would easily pass with bipartisan support if brought to the Floor as a stand-alone bill.\n\nInstead of expanding Trump\u2019s tariff powers, the Republican-led Congress should be reining him in. Amid a cost-of-living crisis, Trump\u2019s tariffs have already spiked costs for working families and created chaos for small businesses. Not to mention, the Supreme Court ruled that some of Trump\u2019s tariffs were illegal.\n\nThere is a better way to support our ally Ukraine that doesn\u2019t involve emboldening a rogue President, like with the Ukraine Support Act.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5974", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Visits Midwest Regional Reception to Conduct Welfare Check on Constituents", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Yesterday, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) visited the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement\u2019s (ICE) Midwest Regional Reception Center in Leavenworth, Kansas to conduct a welfare check on her constituents. At this facility, individuals detained have reported numerous instances of abuse and neglect.\n\nTwo of her constituents are detained here after being caught up in ICE\u2019s reckless surge in Milwaukee earlier this summer. At that time, Congresswoman Gwen Moore held a press conference in Milwaukee condemning ICE\u2019s reckless, escalating presence in Milwaukee and its excessive force on residents.\n\nAfter her recent visit to the ICE facility in Kansas, she held a conference with immigration rights advocates from Milwaukee and Kansas to discuss what she saw and heard.\n\nAs part of her oversight responsibilities, Congresswoman Moore has traveled to ICE detention facilities across the nation to check on her constituents\u2019 safety and well-being. She released the following statement:\n\n\u201cWhile I was relieved that my constituents are being treated with dignity and respect, I was puzzled as to why these women were detained in the first place. Then I learned about the massive profit machine driving detainments of individuals with no criminal records.\n\nThe Trump administration isn\u2019t targeting violent criminals, but anyone they choose, while private companies are getting rich and taxpayers foot the bill. That\u2019s why I will continue these important oversight responsibilities. I thank advocates from Milwaukee and Kansas for bringing my attention to this facility and my constituents who are being detained,\u201d said Congresswoman Moore, (WI-04).\n\n\u201cWe thank Congresswoman Moore for her leadership in protecting the rights of immigrants like her constituents, Estenderly Marte Polanco and Reyna Elizabeth Garcia, and for using congressional oversight to hold ICE and the Department of Homeland Security accountable. ICE is using excessive force, separating families, and spending billions of taxpayer dollars on immigration enforcement. The American people deserve to know how that money is being spent and how companies like CoreCivic are profiting from a system that harms immigrant families and communities. It was an honor to stand with Congresswoman Moore and community partners in Kansas and Missouri to demand the reunification of families, the closure of these modern-day concentration camps, and humane immigration reform,\u201d said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director, Voces de la Frontera.\n\n\"As an immigrant myself, I was lucky enough to enter the United States over 40 years ago, as a white European, without having to go through the harrowing experience our immigrant neighbors of color are facing now. I am from Germany, and I am worried and horrified that my adopted country is going down the same slippery slope that my country of origin did in the 1930s and 40s. I would like to ask our elected officials to come and regularly visit their constituents in this ICE detention center, and ask them to call for the closure of this detention center,\" said Angelika Schafer with Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR).\n\nAbout the Facility\n\nLast month, the Midwest Regional Reception Center, owned by CoreCivic, was sold to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for $238 million. CoreCivic reported $684 million in revenue in the spring quarter, a dramatic spike in revenue from last year. In an earnings call, the CEO of CoreCivic said that selling several of its detention facilities generated $1.6 billion, amounting to $307,000 per bed. During the press conference, Congresswoman Moore drew attention to how much profitability is motivating reckless ICE operations across the country.", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5973", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Fund Government Through December 11th", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cToday\u2019s legislation maintains funding for critical priorities that our communities depend on. I don\u2019t need to remind anyone that during the last government shutdown, the Trump Administration weaponized SNAP, threatening hunger on vulnerable citizens, including my constituents. This bill would ensure that WIC funding can continue at the rate necessary to meet current needs and temporarily block a proposed OMB guidance on federal grants that will adversely impact TRIO, NIH, and thousands of federal grant programs across the government. That\u2019s why today, I voted to pass this funding measure.\u201d\n\nThis temporary funding measure or Continuing Resolution (CR) is needed only because House and Senate Republicans have failed to pass any of the annual funding bills, refusing to negotiate any commonsense and reasonable agreements with Democrats. I urge my colleagues to work with us to finalize full year funding bills that helps support our communities, protects Congress\u2019 power of the pursue, and excludes partisan poison pills.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-frankel-randall-takano-lead-113-house-members-letter-omb-calling", "Pocan, Frankel, Randall, & Takano lead 113 House Members in Letter to OMB Calling for Renewal of Community HIV Funds", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Mark Takano (CA-39) led 113 of their colleagues in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, Russell Vought, regarding reports that the Trump Administration has directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) not to renew approximately $46 million in direct HIV prevention grants supporting 96 community-based organizations across the country. Reports show that OMB instructed CDC to route these congressionally appropriated funds through state and local health departments rather than renewing the awards directly to the community-based organizations. This change could create significant disruptions in HIV prevention services, undermining longstanding congressional investments in ending the HIV epidemic.\n\n\u201cWe write regarding reports that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) not to renew approximately $46 million in direct HIV/AIDS prevention grants supporting 96 community-based organizations (CBOs) under PS21-2102, despite Congress appropriating these funds for HIV prevention activities,\u201d the Members began. \u201cThese organizations provide HIV testing, linkage to care, referrals for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), outbreak response, and other evidence-based prevention services that protect our citizens and help stop the spread of HIV nationwide.\u201d\n\n\"Despite this successful model, OMB has reportedly instructed CDC to redirect these resources through state and local health departments, putting the status of this funding and the very existence of these community-based organizations in jeopardy,\u201d the Members continue. \u201cThis reported decision raises serious concerns regarding the implementation of congressional appropriations, continuity of HIV prevention services, and the Administration's commitment to ending the HIV epidemic in the United States.\u201d\n\n\u201cAccording to reporting, the Administration intends for states to determine whether to subcontract funding to these organizations,\u201d the Members go on to write. \u201cHowever, this approach fundamentally changes how Congress has historically supported HIV prevention infrastructure and introduces uncertainty into organizations' ability to continue providing uninterrupted services. Additionally, reports indicate that organizations losing direct CDC funding may also lose their eligibility to participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program through these grants, which could greatly increase the cost of providing HIV prevention medications and related services to our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongress has consistently demonstrated bipartisan support for evidence-based HIV prevention programs. And unless Congress directs otherwise, appropriated funds should be administered in a manner consistent with congressional intent and longstanding program implementation\u2026 The United States has made extraordinary progress in reducing HIV transmission through sustained investments in evidence-based prevention, community partnerships, and early linkage to care. Disrupting longstanding prevention infrastructure, without a transparent public health justification, risks reversing decades of bipartisan progress and undermining congressional investments in ending the HIV epidemic,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nA digital copy of the letter can be found here.\n\nSigners (113):Mark Pocan (WI-02), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Emily Randall (WA-06), Mark Takano (CA-39), Gabe Amo (RI-01), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Becca Balint (VT), Nanette Barragan (CA-44), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Wesley Bell (MO-01), Don Beyer (VA-08), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Troy Carter (LA-02), Greg Casar (TX-35), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Judy Chu (CA-28), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Lou Correa (CA-46), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Danny Davis (IL-07), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Shomari Figures (AL-02), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Jes\u00fas Garc\u00eda (IL-04), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Pablo Hern\u00e1ndez (PR), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Julie Johnson (TX-32), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), William Keating (MA-09), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Summer Lee (PA-12), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Lucy McBath (GA-06), Sarah McBride (DE), Jim McGovern (MA-02), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Christian Menefee (TX-18), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Grace Meng (NY-06), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Stacey Plaskett (VI), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Luz Rivas (CA-29), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Dina Titus (NV-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Maxine Waters (CA-43), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Nikema Williams (GA-05), Frederica Wilson (FL-24)\n\nNational Endorsements: AIDS Institute, AVAC, HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, HIV Alliance, HIV Medicine Association, Save HIV Funding Campaign, NMAC, PrEP4All, NASTAD", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5962", "Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center", "2026-07-28", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Newport, Kentucky \u2014 Yesterday, Congressmembers Gwen Moore (WI-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) visited Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky to provide oversight of the facility and conduct a welfare check on three constituents suffering from a lack of medical care. The members heard from Anabell, Ricardo, and Octavio who have experienced inhumane conditions, lack of proper food to manage their well-being, delays in medication, and inadequate medical care.\n\nAnabell is a constituent of Congresswoman Moore who suffered a miscarriage in ICE custody and was denied the necessary and adequate medical care.\n\nRicardo and Octavio are both residents of Illinois\u2019 Third Congressional District who suffer from diabetes. Anabell is a constituent of WI-04 who suffered a miscarriage in ICE custody and was denied the necessary and adequate medical care.\n\n\u201cI visited Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky with my colleagues, Representatives Ramirez and McGarvey, out of concern for my constituent, Anabell, and others who are suffering from medical neglect. I will continue honoring my oversight responsibilities and fighting for my constituents, wherever that might take me,\u201d said Rep. Moore.\n\n\u201cAs a member of Congress, I conducted oversight of the Campbell County Detention Center to check on my constituents, who are being denied needed medical care, including access to insulin. What I saw inside was devastating, and the lack of medical care was appalling: detainees pleading for help, medicine for purchase at the commissary, sickeningly inhumane conditions, and jail leadership attempting to gaslight us,\u201d said Rep. Ramirez. \u201cDHS continues to demonstrate gross disregard of our health, dignity, personhood, and safety. It is clear: We must end detention, dismantle DHS, and MELT ICE!\u201d\n\n\u201cWhat we saw yesterday is exactly why Congressional oversight matters. We talked to diabetics who told us they can\u2019t get their medicine and detainees who said they can\u2019t get so much as an aspirin, all while the Trump administration has given ICE billions in taxpayer money. I\u2019m grateful to Reps. Ramirez and Moore for coming to Kentucky, and we will continue holding this administration accountable,\u201d said Rep. McGarvey.\n\n\u201cAs a Sister of Mercy of the Americas, I stand with Rep. Ramirez and Rep. Moore as they conduct an oversight visit at the Campbell County Detention Center. My Mercy sisters and I have devoted our lives to helping immigrants, women and children, and we are devastated by the cruel, inhumane treatment of our immigrant brothers and sisters by ICE. We call on all people of faith and goodwill to join us in standing ups for our immigrant neighbors, friends and family members,\u201d said Sister Carren Herring, RSM of Cincinnati, Ohio.\n\nThe oversight visit comes as new ICE data shows that immigrant detention remains at a record high, with 65,765 detained immigrants, and over 20 deaths documented in detention during the first half of 2026. According to data, primary causes include delayed and denied medical care.\n\nAccording to DHS\u2019s data, despite the increase in the detained population, medical claims decreased by nearly $300 million from 2024 to 2025, reflecting both unpaid bills and detainees who may never have received care. On October 3, 2025, the VA suddenly terminated its agreement with ICE to process medical claims, leaving ICE with no capabilities to continue paying for off-site medical care for detainees, including prescription medications for individuals in ICE custody. From October to May, at least 29 people died in detention.", 1, "2026-07-29T07:41:48Z", "2026-07-29T07:42:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5960", "Moore, Yakym Introduce Legislation to Support Surviving Spouses of Veterans", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) introduced the Veterans Surviving Spouse Parity Act to help surviving spouses of veterans access housing programs that benefit first-time homebuyers. Under current law, surviving spouses of veterans can access VA home loans but not Mortgage Credit Certificate and Mortgage Revenue Bond programs. The Members\u2019 legislation secures parity for these surviving spouses.\n\nThis legislation was inspired by Rep. Moore\u2019s constituent, who is a surviving spouse who qualified for a VA home loan, but was not eligible for the Mortgage Credit Certificate.\n\n\u201cSurviving spouses of veterans made their own sacrifices for our country, and we can better utilize existing resources to support them. Our bipartisan bill helps them access key resources that can make homeownership more affordable. I thank my constituent for inspiring this important bill,\u201d said Rep. Moore.\n\n\"This country owes everything to the men and women who fight for our freedom, and to the surviving spouses who carry on without them. We owe it to these families to give them stability, and that starts with owning a home.\u201d Rep. Yakym said. \u201cThis bipartisan bill closes that gap, so surviving spouses can access the same homeownership resources their veteran spouses could. I thank Rep. Moore for her leadership on this bill and for standing up for these families.\"\n\n\u201cFor nearly 20 years, state housing finance agencies\u2019 have been better able to help veterans purchase homes through their Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs because of a one-time exemption to those programs\u2019 first-time home buyer requirement,\u201d said Stockton Williams, Executive Director of the National Council of State Housing Agencies. \u201cWe commend Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Rudy Yakym (R-IN) for introducing legislation to extend this benefit to the spouses of those members of the armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice.\u201d\n\n\"The National Association of REALTORS\u00ae proudly supports the bipartisan Veterans Surviving Spouse Parity Act because the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice deserve the same opportunities as the veterans they stood beside. By extending eligibility for Mortgage Revenue Bond and Mortgage Credit Certificate programs to qualifying surviving spouses, this legislation removes an unnecessary barrier to affordable homeownership and helps ensure these families have access to the housing resources they have earned. We applaud Representatives Moore and Yakym for advancing this commonsense, bipartisan solution that honors our nation's military families while expanding pathways to homeownership,\" said Shannon McGahn, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer, National Association of REALTORS\u00ae.\n\nCongress provides each state with an amount of private activity bonds (PABs), which include MRB and MCC programs issued by housing finance agencies to support homeownership for families earning below 115% of area median income. MRBs are tax-exempt bonds that help fund below-market interest-rate mortgages for qualifying homebuyers. MCCs are issued directly to qualifying homebuyers, who are then entitled to a non-refundable federal tax credit annually. MCCs and MRBs lower costs for low- and moderate-income homeowners, which can make sustainable homeownership possible. To qualify, buyers must typically be first-time homeowners. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, including for veterans. This bill creates an exception for surviving spouses, too.\n\nEndorsing Organizations: National Council of State Housing Agencies, Veterans Associate of Real Estate Professionals, National Association of REALTORS\u00ae, and Paralyzed Veterans of America.", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5958", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Partisan FY 2027 Continuing Resolution", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cRepublicans have refused to negotiate FY 2027 spending in a bipartisan manner, instead advancing 12 partisan funding bills through the House Appropriations Committee.\n\nOnly two of those partisan bills have even passed the House with the start of FY 2027 fast approaching. Having utterly failed to do that work through which Congress exercises and protects its Constitutional power of the purse, they have now brought a nine-week Continuing Resolution (CR) to the floor. This bill was developed behind closed doors without any input from Democrats in either chamber.\n\nWith the Trump administration still refusing to treat Congress as a co-equal branch of government and voiding approved funding Trump doesn\u2019t like, Republicans should work to protect the power of the purse. This CR does not. For example, I offered an amendment to the CR to block funding for a harmful May 2026 OMB rule that would change the federal grantmaking process and give political appointees greater power, making it easier for them to suspend or terminate federal grants for any reason. The Republican-led Rules Committee blocked that amendment.\n\nCongress should also be working to protect our communities from rogue immigration tactics. This bill would also give the Trump administration license to transfer funding to the Border Patrol, without any significant reforms. As federal immigration efforts continue to murder people in the streets, we need accountability, not another blank check.\n\nFunding reflects priorities, and Republicans are sabotaging this opportunity so they can please Trump. With nearly 9 weeks until the start of FY 2027, Republicans appear to be focused on trying to pass another partisan, reckless, reconciliation bill in September, which would give tens of billions for their unpopular war in the Middle East and serve as a vehicle for voter suppression legislation, the so-called SAVE Act. Republicans should be working with Democrats to fund the many priorities in our communities, especially when Americans are struggling with rising costs, not serving this President. I voted NO.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5959", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Scheme to Disenfranchise Voters, Allow Insider Trading", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\"Members of Congress should never use their positions to enrich themselves, including through stock trading. These rules should apply to the White House too, especially given the President has made billions off the presidency! We need to tackle corruption, which is why I support meaningful proposals to strengthen rules against insider trading by Congress and other officials.\n\nUnfortunately, Rep. Steil\u2019s legislation is not a congressional stock ban, it\u2019s an empty gesture disguised as a serious proposal. Though it imposes some limited new restrictions, Members and their close family members would still be able to hold and sell stocks. While the bill does limit some securities purchases, it does not prohibit all of them. And it fails to keep the President, his family, and other high level Executive Branch officials from engaging in and profiting from the same conduct. All elected officials should be acting in the interest of the American people, not their investments.\n\nWhile Republicans fail to meaningfully address concerns about insider trading, they are working to disenfranchise ordinary Americans at the ballot box. I continue to be disappointed that Rep. Steil, who represents my birthplace of Racine, is the architect of such voter suppression legislation, like the Voter ID Act and the so-called SAVE America Act. It is obvious that Republicans are coordinating with the Trump administration to undermine and rig the midterms. I will continue opposing their scheme.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-reacts-state-departments-cuba-report", "Pocan Reacts to State Department\u2019s Cuba Report", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after the State Department released its latest report on Cuba:\n\n\u201cThe State Department just published a ridiculous report about the threat to America from Cuba. It may be the stupidest, most fantastical, most biased thing I\u2019ve ever read from a governmental agency. This report focuses on the 1960s & 70s with no clear connection to today. Yet somehow, the State Department uses this report to say that this impoverished nation is responsible for everything from Black Lives Matter to Antifa, the anti-ICE protests and more.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s clear that this report was written for Marco Rubio and his South Florida politics as a way to justify Trump setting up another war, not based on the reality of an impoverished nation due to our blockade. We simply can\u2019t get involved in another illegal war.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5956", "Moore, Warren, Booker, Adams, Underwood, Pressley, Dingell Work to Improve Maternal Health", "2026-07-17", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "According to the CDC, more than 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. Research has found that doula and midwifery care can reduce the use of C-sections and pre-term births and improve mothers\u2019 wellbeing. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI), Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Cory Booker (D-N.J), and Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), Alma Adams (D-N.C.) introduced the Mamas First Act, which would expand access to this care for mothers who rely on Medicaid.\n\n\u201cAcross this nation, 40 percent of moms depend on Medicaid when they give birth. Instead of gutting and sabotaging Medicaid, we need to strengthen it so we can save lives. The Mamas First Act would provide mothers with access to evidence-based supportive care that can lead to healthier outcomes for them and their babies. At a time when stark disparities in maternal mortality continue to hit our communities hard, I am thrilled to have such incredible colleagues and advocates supporting the Mamas First Act and the ongoing fight to save lives,\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore.\n\n\u201cInstead of slashing health care for millions of Americans like Republicans in Congress are hellbent on doing, we should be expanding access to care to protect every momma and baby. It\u2019s unthinkable that the richest country in the world would also have one of the highest maternal mortality rates. The Mamas First Act will help fix this crisis by improving access to high-quality care and rooting out the deep disparities and systemic racism in our health care system,\u201d said Senator Elizabeth Warren.\n\n\u201cThe Mamas First Act meets a crisis that is costing mothers their lives\u2014especially Black and Indigenous women who walk into delivery rooms carrying risks no family should bear,\u201d said Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). \u201cBy ensuring Medicaid reimburses doulas, midwives, tribal midwives, and lactation support professionals, this bill delivers the trusted care that keeps mothers safe and babies alive. Congress must act now.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe quality of care a pregnant woman receives should not depend on the color of her skin, where she lives, or her ability to pay. Each childbirth is different, and women and their doctors should be empowered to decide what care is best. By providing access to adequate and proper maternal services, including doulas and midwives, we will help end the maternal mortality crisis in our country and ensure our children start their lives out healthy and strong,\u201d said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.\n\n\u201cSupport from care workers like doulas and midwives can make the difference between a positive and healthy pregnancy outcome, and a devastating one. Every mom should be able to access this critically important care,\u201d said Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. \u201cAs Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, I\u2019m proud to join Congresswoman Gwen Moore to introduce the Mamas First Act, a bold step to address our country\u2019s maternal mortality crisis by expanding Medicaid coverage to include doula, midwife, and lactation care. Together, we can, and must, take decisive action to save lives and end disparities.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery mother deserves the care and support needed for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery,\u201d said Congresswoman Adams, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. \u201cThat is why I am proud to support the reintroduction of the Mamas First Act. Research shows that doula and midwife care can improve maternal health outcomes and reduce pregnancy-related complications. Yet the United States continues to face an unacceptable maternal mortality crisis, and Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than women of other racial and ethnic groups. Moms can\u2019t wait, and neither should Congress. We must expand access to high-quality maternal care and ensure every mother has the opportunity to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:31:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5957", "Moore, Durbin, Schatz, Gillibrand Introduce Child Marriage Prevention Act", "2026-07-17", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Bicameral legislation takes important steps to help end child marriage in America\n\nAccording to the Tahirih Justice Center, between 2000 and 2021, more than 314,000 minors (i.e., under the age of 18) were married in the United States. In certain instances, girls as young as 10 were married to men decades older. Child marriage is legal in 34 states, including Wisconsin. Congresswoman Gwen Moore, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Child Marriage Prevention Act, which would take steps to reduce child marriage across the United States.\n\n\u201cThe practice of child marriage should not exist anywhere, especially not in the U.S. But in 34 states, including Wisconsin, child marriage is legal. Young girls are put on a harmful trajectory in life that keeps them from controlling their own futures when they enter, or are forced to enter, into these marriages. I am proud to partner with Senator Durbin to protect young people from this predatory and harmful practice. Our legislation takes a critical first step toward ending child marriage and protecting our children,\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore.\n\n\u201cChild marriage overwhelmingly affects underage girls who are married to adult men, often with dire consequences for their life outcomes,\u201d said Senator Durbin. \u201cThe bill builds on the work of countless survivors and advocates across the country to ban child marriage in the United States. We must enact this legislation at a federal level to protect the future of hundreds of thousands of young girls who have been stripped of their independence.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s unacceptable that hundreds of thousands of young girls are still forced into marriages they want no part of,\u201d said Senator Schatz. \u201cOur bill will help finally end this practice in the United States by updating our immigration laws and encouraging states to ban child marriage for good.\u201d\n\n\u201cChild marriage leaves girls vulnerable to abuse and exploitation,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cIt is a predatory, manipulative practice that has no place in 21st century American society. The Child Marriage Prevention Act makes commonsense changes to help eliminate child marriage across the United States and protect our kids, and I look forward to getting it passed.\u201d\n\n\u201cGirls are only as safe as the laws designed to protect them,\u201d said Casey Carter Swegman, Director of Public Policy at Tahirih Justice Center. \u201cFor years, the United States has condemned child marriage abroad while failing to address the ways our own laws leave children here and around the world vulnerable to exploitation under the guise of marriage. The Child Marriage Prevention Act is a critical step toward changing that. By supporting states to take action to end child marriage and closing legal loopholes that can be used to exploit children, this bill sends a clear message: child marriage is wrong no matter where it occurs and we must end it! We are incredibly grateful to Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Moore for their leadership and to the many survivor advocates that have inspired and informed this urgently needed legislation.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Child Marriage Prevention Act would:\n\nEstablish a National Commission to Combat Child Marriage to study, evaluate, and report on eliminating child marriage in the United States;\n\nRequire a report by the Government Accountability Office examining the harmful impacts of child marriage across the United States;\n\nIncentivize states to ban child marriage (such as through increased Violence Against Women Act grant funding);\n\nFund states-based task forces to examine and issue recommendations for eliminating child marriage in their individual states;\n\nProhibit child marriage from occurring on federally funded land or buildings or property owned by the federal government (such as military bases).\n\nInstruct the Attorney General to promulgate a model state statute that prohibits child marriage.\n\nThis bill would also close immigration loopholes that facilitate child marriage, requiring that both parties in a couple seeking a marriage-based visa be at least 18 years of age at the time of filing and for the U.S. petitioner to have been at least 18 years of age at the time of their marriage, with rare exceptions.\n\nIn addition, this bill would amend how a proxy marriage (in which one of the two parties is not physically present for the ceremony) can be established for immigration purposes, replacing a problematic consummation requirement that incentivizes rape, with a requirement that parties to a marriage have previously met in person within two years of the date of the ceremony.", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:31:57Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5955", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Massie Amendment", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cToday, I voted in favor of the Massie Amendment to the FY 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which would impose a one-year moratorium on funding to Israel. This vote represents a continuation of my commitment to the pursuit of peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people. It is my belief that a shift in tactics is now necessary because of my growing frustration with the right-wing government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and its conduct throughout the region.\n\nSuccessive U.S. Administrations have tried to rein in the Netanyahu government only to find those interventions obstructed, including negotiating and implementing critically needed ceasefires that would stop the bloodshed.\n\nI remain singularly committed to peace, and it is my belief that the only way peace can be achieved is with a two-state solution where a sovereign Palestinian state exists alongside Israel. I wish the amendment had been more narrowly drafted so that it did not result in cuts to aid that has nothing to do with military actions or territorial expansions. I am especially pained that it would indiscriminately harm funding that fosters cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians. I hope that my vote for the Massie Amendment sends a clear signal that, while Israel, like all states, has a right to defend its borders and people, their actions must remain within the bounds enshrined in international law. U.S. aid should help create the conditions for a secure, prosperous, and peaceful future for Israelis, Palestinians, and the broader Middle East. My vote is especially well-timed to send this message, as it coincides with the looming expiration of the 2016 Memorandum of Understanding outlining U.S. aid to Israel.\n\nI continue to see Israel as a vital American ally in the Middle East and the Israeli people as deserving of support to meet the security challenges they face from Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other malignant actors in the region. In order to secure a lasting peace, the government of Israel must first reassess their current military posture; fully engage as a good-faith partner for peace, including in Lebanon and Gaza; address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region; take immediate steps to end illegal settlements in the West Bank and combat rising settler violence against Palestinian civilians.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-pocan-dexter-leger-fernandez-and-ramirez-return-cuba-fact-finding", "Reps. Pocan, Dexter, Leger Fernandez, and Ramirez Return From Cuba Fact-Finding Mission", "2026-07-13", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) released the following statement upon the conclusion of their four-day Congressional delegation to Cuba:\n\n\u201cI went to Cuba thirty years ago, three and a half years ago, and now today,\u201d said Rep. Pocan. \u201cAs a small business owner for 37 years myself, I have seen how the island\u2019s private sector has the potential to thrive like never before, but is also hamstrung by U.S. sanctions that limit its access to financing, punish its workforce, reduce its customer base, and cut off its suppliers and export possibilities.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnited States' policies continue to exacerbate a crisis of displacement: a situation that, for many Cubans, makes it impossible to stay and realize self-determination in their own land. From what I heard directly from Cubans, many feel like they are forced to emigrate. But when Cubans decide to leave behind their land and look at the United States with hope, they are confronted by the U.S.\u2019s outdated immigration system and the Trump administration's white nationalist agenda,\u201d said Rep. Ramirez. \u201cIt is an impossible choice: face hunger, illness, and destitution on your own land or the abuse of ICE in the U.S.\u201d\n\n\u201cCuba created a free, universal healthcare system that millions of Cubans and others around the world have come to expect and depend on,\u201d said Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. \u201cToday that system is buckling under sanctions that the White House has unleashed on the Cuban people. This is creating a humanitarian catastrophe, and it\u2019s on us to stop it. I will be using all the tools at my disposal to remove the barriers to delivering health care to the Cuban people.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhat the United States is doing to this island is a siege,\u201d said Rep. Leger Fern\u00e1ndez. \u201cWe\u2019re blocking medical supplies, fuel and other essential inputs, leading its infant mortality rate to rise nearly 150% in recent years, from 4 to 9.9 per 1,000 live births. I doubt any American wants innocent Cuban babies to die due to our policies.\u201d\n\nThe Members jointly wrote:\n\n\u201cAs elected lawmakers tasked with oversight of U.S. foreign policy, we traveled to Havana to meet with Cubans of all walks of life and political perspectives to hear about the hardships the Trump administration\u2019s maximum pressure policies are creating for Cuban citizens, learn about recent reform efforts aimed at modernizing the Cuban economy, and explore ways to reset U.S.-Cuba relations on a path of engagement, diplomacy and mutual respect.\n\n\u201cThe de facto U.S. fuel blockade on Cuba is producing indiscriminate pain for the most vulnerable Cubans, contributing to nationwide electrical blackouts\u2014including one during our trip\u2014buildups of trash on street corners, severe shortages of food, medicine, and public transportation, and widening inequality on the island.\n\n\u201cIn our meetings with religious leaders, entrepreneurs, civil society organizations, humanitarian groups, medical professionals and farmers, everybody we heard from - no matter their views of the Cuban government or the pace and scope of the announced reforms - agreed on one thing: that they are being strangled to death under the current executive orders and longstanding economic blockade.\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration has not provided any evidence that Cuba poses a pressing national security threat to the United States and our interests at home and abroad. We believe that any pretext used to launch an illegal, unauthorized, and unpopular military operation against the island would exacerbate a grave humanitarian catastrophe, put U.S. service members at unnecessary risk, and hurt the very people we claim to support.\n\n\u201cThe severe secondary sanctions - including more announced today - mean that there is almost no fuel and no banking on the island, forcing blackouts that can last days. Foreign businesses are fleeing the island, crippling Cuba\u2019s private sector. Without electricity, hospitals, health care and all basic services are impacted. There is a growing humanitarian crisis and international aid organizations cannot distribute aid throughout the country. In other words, our policies are killing everyday Cuban citizens.\n\n\u201cWe call on the Trump administration and our colleagues in Congress to listen to the majority of U.S. and Cuban citizens and the rest of the world by lifting the cruel sanctions weighing on the Cuban people and engaging in serious and comprehensive negotiations with Cuban authorities that help advance trade with the island, promote respect for human rights, and provide a much-needed solution for a Cuban population that doesn\u2019t have any more time to wait.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-14T07:08:55Z", "2026-07-14T07:10:52Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5952", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Violent, Reckless ICE Arrests in Milwaukee", "2026-07-02", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI am fully aware of ICE\u2019s escalating presence in our community. ICE agents are showing up masked, dressed in police tactical gear, and using excessive force, including shattering car windows to carry out arrests. Their reckless tactics are terrorizing families and inflicting real harm on our residents, especially across the South Side. ICE is operating like a rogue agency, and its abuses make clear that serious reforms are long overdue. This is exactly why I refused to give this out\u2011of\u2011control agency one more penny.\n\nMy constituents should know they are entitled to due process in our country. Every person has rights, no matter their status. As Wisconsin\u2019s Fourth District representative, I will continue conducting oversight and doing everything in my power to protect my constituents.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-03T08:00:00Z", "2026-07-03T08:01:30Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-scott-hirono-murray-reed-whitehouse-introduce-bill-make-college", "Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable, Double Pell Grant", "2026-06-23", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. \u201cBobby\u201d Scott (D-VA) and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced bicameral legislation to make higher education more affordable for millions of working and middle-class students across the country. The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 would nearly double the Pell Grant maximum award, index the maximum award for inflation, and make other changes to expand the award for working students, while also protecting the program from budget shortfalls and eligibility changes.\n\n\u201cNo one should be denied a chance at a higher education if they are smart and capable enough but are unable to afford it. As a recipient of the Pell Grant myself, I know just how instrumental of a tool it is to make college accessible for all,\u201d Congressman Pocan said. \u201cUnfortunately, skyrocketing tuition costs and perpetual underfunding continue to undermine this critical program. The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act would not only double the maximum Pell Grant, it would protect the program from future cuts, expand eligibility to include DREAMers, and ensure that postsecondary education is attainable for every student, regardless of their socioeconomic status.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Pell Grant is the most important tool we have to help students afford college. Unfortunately, due to Republicans' attacks on federal student aid \u2014 including slashing loans in annual appropriations and refusal to fully fund the Pell Grant program in the 'Big Ugly Bill' \u2014 students now face a significant Pell Grant shortfall, made worse by the rising cost of college. Simply put, Pell Grants' purchasing power has severely eroded, making it even more difficult for students to afford higher education,\u201d said House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. \"Bobby\" Scott. \u201cBy doubling the maximum Pell Grant award and moving the program to mandatory funding, the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act directly addresses this shortfall and begins to restore purchasing power to help millions of students earn a quality degree without being forced to take on excessive debt.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor thousands of students in Hawaii and millions of students across the country, Pell Grants have helped to make higher education more affordable. But as costs continue to rise, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for students to pursue the college and career opportunities that will allow them to succeed in the future,\u201d said Senator Hirono. \u201cBy increasing the Pell Grant maximum award, indexing the maximum award for inflation, and protecting the program from future cuts, this legislation will allow students across the country to reach their full potential.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhile Trump is driving up the cost of just about everything, including college\u2014Democrats are instead putting forward reasonable proposals to make sure everyone who is willing to work hard can pursue a higher education,\u201d said Senator Patty Murray. \u201cThere is absolutely no reason students should be saddled with mountains of debt if they want to get a college degree. Government should be helping to open doors for American students, not slamming them shut like Trump is doing. Every year, I fight to protect and expand the Pell Grant\u2014this bill would increase Pell Grants for millions of students to help them afford a postsecondary education and further their careers while helping ensure the Pell Grant is there to support students for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor decades, Pell grants have been the cornerstone of our federal financial aid programs. Today, with the costs of higher education continuing to increase, these grants cover a shrinking percentage of the actual cost of college. Students should not have to rack up mountains of debt just to continue their education and earn their degree,\u201d said Senator Reed. \u201cIt is past time we double the power of Pell grants and ensure this essential financial aid keeps up with inflation. This legislation would help expand access to Pell grants, lower student debt, strengthen our economy and workforce, and help deserving students reach their full potential.\u201d\n\n\u201cPell Grants, one of Senator Claiborne Pell\u2019s enduring legacies, have helped generations of Rhode Islanders get a high-quality education while taking on less debt,\u201d said Senator Whitehouse. \u201cOur bill would increase the purchasing power of a Pell Grant and inflation-proof the awards to bring us closer to realizing Senator Pell\u2019s vision of affordable higher education for all.\u201d\n\nThe federal Pell Grant program, which currently serves more than 7 million students nationwide, has been the cornerstone of federal student aid for more than 50 years. But with rising costs, the purchasing power of the Pell Grant maximum award has significantly declined over the years\u2014from covering more than three-quarters of the cost of attendance at a four-year, public institution when the program was first created, to now covering less than one-third of the cost of attendance today. At the same time, the Pell Grant program faces a substantial shortfall, putting it at severe risk of future cuts.\n\nIn response, the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 would double the Pell Grant maximum award\u2014from $7,395, to $15,000\u2014over six years, index the maximum award for inflation to maintain its purchasing power, and make the program fully mandatory funding to protect it from future cuts. In addition, the bill would also expand the program to include DREAMers and restore lifetime eligibility to 18 semesters\u2014among other important changes that will benefit students.\n\n\u201cThe Pell Grant program is our nation\u2019s foundational investment in college affordability, but the award has not kept pace with rising costs, and the program\u2019s funding structure puts it at ongoing risk of cuts. We strongly support the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act, which not only increases the maximum Pell award to make college far more affordable for millions of students, but expands, protects, and strengthens the program for years to come,\u201d said Michele Zampini, Associate Vice President, Federal Policy & Advocacy at The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS).\n\n\u201cThe Pell Grant is the cornerstone of federal financial aid, but its funding is perpetually one shortfall away from cuts and the maximum award now covers less than a quarter of the cost of attending an in-state public four-year college. Students cannot meet their most basic needs\u2014food, housing, child care\u2014on a grant that no longer keeps pace with what college actually costs,\u201d said Bryce McKibben, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs at Temple University. \u201cThe Hope Center for Student Basic Needs strongly supports the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act as a transformative proposal that will dramatically cut the cost of higher education borne by students By funding Pell as a permanent program, this legislation finally frees the program from the annual budget brinkmanship that leaves millions uncertain whether their financial aid will be there next year. It also overhauls outdated red tape, administrative burdens, and eligibility restrictions that prevent millions of deserving students from getting aid when they need it most. This bill is a clear statement that a low-income student's path to a degree is worth protecting, for this generation and the ones to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cEdTrust is proud to support the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act, a comprehensive package of reforms that will strengthen the Pell Grant for millions of students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. By doubling the maximum Pell award and making the program fully mandatory, among other important improvements, this bill addresses financial barriers that make it harder for college students to earn a degree and ensures the program will not face budget shortfalls like the current one. This bill is a tremendous step toward ensuring that higher education remains accessible for millions of students who otherwise would not have the ability to pursue their dreams and gain valuable skills. We salute U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono, Patty Murray, Jack Reed , and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Mark Pocan and Bobby Scott for their leadership on behalf of students from low-income backgrounds and students of color and urge Congress to pass the bicameral Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act,\u201d said Denise Forte, President and CEO at EdTrust.\n\nIn addition to Representatives Scott and Pocan, the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 is co-sponsored by Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (D-CA), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OH), Danny Davis (D-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-MI), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Shomari Figures (D-AL), John Garamendi (D-CA), Jesus \u201cChuy\u201d Garcia (D-IL), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ), Pablo Hernandez (D-PR), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Summer Lee (D-PA), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), John Mannion (D-NY), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Linda S\u00e1nchez (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Simon, Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Juan Vargas (D-CA), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL).\n\nIn addition to Senators Hirono, Murray, Reed, and Whitehouse, companion legislation in the Senate is co-sponsored Tim Kaine (D-VA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ed Markey (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Angus King (I-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Jon Ossoff (D-GA).\n\nThe bill is endorsed by: The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS), The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs (Hope Center), The Education Trust (EdTrust), Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), United States Student Association (USSA), National College Attainment Network (NCAN), Southern California College Attainment Network (SoCal CAN), HawaiiKidsCAN, Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), Coalition on Human Needs (CHN), New America Higher Education Program, Legal Defense Fund (LDF), Third Way, College Possible, FuturesNW, Denver Scholarship Foundation, Capital Area College Access Network (CAPCAN), OHIO YAB (Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board), ACTION Ohio (Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now Ohio), and Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5950", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Court Order Requiring Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention", "2026-06-18", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore today welcomed a federal judge's ruling ordering the release of Salah Sarsour from ICE detention, calling the decision a victory for due process and human dignity.\n\n\u201cOver the course of two visits, I observed troubling signs of declining health and raised serious concerns about the conditions of his confinement,\u201d said Congresswoman Moore. \u201cNo person in ICE custody should be denied adequate nutrition, medical attention, or humane treatment.\"\n\nCongresswoman Moore has repeatedly advocated on Mr. Sarsour's behalf, including through multiple letters to ICE officials demanding that he receive proper medical care and sufficient nutrition.\n\n\"The court's ruling affirms what many of us have been saying for months: Mr. Sarsour's continued detention was unjustifiable,\" Moore continued. \"Thank you to the legal advocates, community leaders, and family members who fought tirelessly for Mr. Sarsour's release.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-19T06:50:32Z", "2026-06-19T06:53:40Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5951", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Iran \u201cDeal\u201d to End Republican War of Choice", "2026-06-18", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cThe war with Iran has killed Americans, Iranians, and others in the region, wasted billions, depleted military capacity, and made life more expensive for working people.\n\nTrump didn\u2019t do this alone: The Republican-led Congress allowed this costly war to continue and reach this vague, uncertain phase. There has never been a military solution to the challenges posed by Iran's nuclear program or regional activities. This ill-advised war only reaffirms that.\n\nIn the days to come, Congress must hold this Administration\u2019s feet to the fire as implementation of this agreement and critical negotiations move forward. Congress must be provided with briefings, transparency, and more information regarding this memorandum of understanding (MOU) and the critical negotiations that come next. It\u2019s what our Constitution requires as a co-equal branch of government.\n\nUltimately, any final negotiated agreement will be judged by whether it successfully addresses what this war could not: securing effective negotiated constraints on Iran's nuclear program, reducing regional tensions, and addressing the ongoing humanitarian and security crises.\n\nIf this agreement helps bring the conflict to a sustained close, it can save lives, reduce the risk of further regional escalation, and begin to alleviate the severe economic costs of the Republican war of choice.\n\nIf it does not, I fear it will only reaffirm that Republicans will continue to fail the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-19T06:50:32Z", "2026-06-19T06:53:40Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5949", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Second Visit to Conduct Wellness Check on Salah Sarsour", "2026-06-15", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "In Indiana, Congresswoman Moore joined advocates in a rally calling for Salah Sarsour\u2019s release. She then visited Salah at the Clay County Jail. In response, she released the following statement:\n\n\u201cYesterday, I conducted another wellness check on Salah. I saw and learned firsthand that he is not receiving proper medical treatment, most concerningly for his diabetes.\n\nSalah is being targeted for his advocacy for Palestinians, but his mistreatment is part of the Trump administration\u2019s larger campaign of hate against immigrants. Behind closed doors in ICE facilities around the country, people, including women and young children, face neglect and abuse.\n\nThe Administration wants the public to be desensitized to their cruelty and those in custody to grow weary.\n\nAs members of Congress, we must continue oversight of this Administration and press for answers and accountability. I will remain tireless in this work and will keep pushing for Salah\u2019s release.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-16T06:53:21Z", "2026-06-16T06:55:02Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5948", "Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) are introducing legislation to repeal the national federal tax credit voucher scheme included in the Republicans\u2019 so-called Big, Beautiful Bill.\n\nVoucher schemes divert public funding into private schools that lack proper accountability and oversight. Private schools can pick and choose who they admit and lack protections for students with disabilities. In Wisconsin, Governor Evers vetoed legislation that would have opted Wisconsin into this program, further expanding vouchers in the state.\n\n\u201cIn states across the country, charter school programs often operate with little transparency, sap funding from public schools, and primarily benefit wealthy students. In Wisconsin, taxpayers are paying $700 million this year alone for vouchers, and nearly all this money is funneled into religious schools.\n\nInstead of investing in our public schools, which educate most of America\u2019s students, Republicans used taxpayer funds to create a national voucher scheme. As a proud product of public schools, I am honored to spearhead legislation with my colleagues that reverses this scheme and stands up for public education,\u201d said Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04).\n\n\"The federal government is responsible for ensuring equitable access to high-quality, well-funded public education. Instead, in the 'Big Ugly Bill,' Congressional Republicans created a federal school voucher scheme that will funnel public dollars away from public schools to help subsidize private schools for wealthy families,\" said Ranking Member Robert C. \u201cBobby\u201d Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce. \"That is why I am proud to support the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 to undo the harm caused by Republicans' 'Big Ugly Bill' and ensure that public dollars are spent on public education.\"\n\n\u201cPublic schools welcome and educate every child regardless of their background or income, and public funding should stay in public schools,\u201d said Representative Suzanne Bonamici. \u201cThe Big Ugly Bill\u2019s voucher scam is a backdoor way to dismantle public education and divert public resources into private institutions - including religious schools. Research consistently shows that the majority of families participating in voucher programs already send their children to private schools. We must keep federal funding in public schools where all students can benefit.\"\n\n\u201cFlorida should be a warning about what happens when public education dollars are diverted into private voucher programs,\u201d said Representative Maxwell Frost (FL-10). \"We\u2019ve watched public school funding flow into private voucher programs that lack the transparency, oversight and protections families deserve. Congress should be strengthening public schools, not exporting Florida\u2019s mistakes nationwide. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to help lead the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act.\u201d\n\n\"Arizona's misguided experiment with universal private school vouchers should serve as a warning to the rest of the country. We've watched public education dollars be diverted into a system plagued by abuse,\" said Representative Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07). \"The federal government should not replicate this failed program on a national scale. The Keep Public Dollars in Public Schools Act will help ensure federal taxpayer dollars strengthen the public schools that serve the overwhelming majority of America's children, not subsidize privatization schemes rife with fraud.\"\n\n\u201cAs a proud public school graduate, I know firsthand the value and importance of our public education system,\u201d said Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02). \u201cFixing this blatant abuse of the tax system will help kids across the country, not just those whose parents are members of Mar-a-Lago. I applaud my friend, Rep. Moore, for spearheading this legislation, and I\u2019m glad to be part of this effort to keep public funds in public schools.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs governor and a former educator, I\u2019ve spent decades of my life watching the impacts that draining public funds from public schools to fund private voucher school programs has had on kids, schools, and public education in Wisconsin,\u201d said Gov. Evers. \u201cRepublicans in Washington have given private voucher expansion carte blanche to run roughshod over public education in this country\u2014and a blank check to do so at taxpayer expense\u2014clearly without any regard for whether it actually does what is best for kids. It\u2019s wrong-headed and does nothing to address the real problems our public schools are facing. I am glad to support Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Pocan\u2019s work to repeal this dangerous and harmful law and instead ensure our kids and schools are given real, meaningful resources they need to thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery student deserves a fully-funded public school in their neighborhood that prepares them with the lessons, support, and life skills they need to reach their full potential. Parents and educators agree that we should be investing in public schools, where 90% of students and 95% of students with disabilities learn, not taking money away from them to send to private schools. Let\u2019s reduce class sizes so students get more one-on-one attention, and increase educator pay to help address the teacher and staff shortages. That is why the National Education Association applauds Congresswoman Gwen Moore for introducing legislation to repeal the first national school voucher program, which would drain funding from public schools and funnel it to unaccountable and discriminatory private schools,\u201d said National Education Association President Becky Pringle.\n\n\u201cThe use of public dollars for private voucher schemes remains anathema. While it\u2019s a good thing that the political backlash has resulted in some potential uses for public school parents, vouchers are never a substitute for direct, sustained investment in public education.\n\nLet\u2019s be clear what this administration is doing: putting its thumb on the scale for privatization and spending billions more to prop up this scheme than it ever has on public schools. It telegraphs, in words and in deeds, that it has no interest in improving the schools that 90 percent of kids attend. That\u2019s why we wholeheartedly support the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act, which would repeal the tax credit and help the neighborhood schools that 90 percent of kids attend,\u201d said American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten.\n\n\u201cRepealing the private school voucher tax credit is critical to protecting public education. At a time when state and federal budget cuts threaten public schools, vouchers would divert scarce resources away from the students who need them most\u2014particularly Black, Latino, and low-income students and students with disabilities\u2014and into systems that do not serve every child.\n\nWith widespread OCR case backlogs and growing attacks on civil rights protections for Black students, expanding school privatization would further weaken accountability and leave many families with fewer safeguards. We should be strengthening public schools, not undermining them. EdTrust urges states not to opt into this program and calls on Congress to advance this important legislation to protect public education and educational opportunity for all students,\u201d said Augustus Mays, EdTrust\u2019s Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement.\n\n\u201cWe commend Representatives Gwen Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan and the other cosponsors for their leadership in introducing the Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act. Their efforts would repeal the federal tax credit program that will funnel billions of dollars to private schools that are not held to the same legal obligations to protect students with disabilities, jeopardizing their academic and social emotional growth. NCLD firmly opposed this program when it became law last summer. We urge members of Congress to support this legislation and ensure federal funds come with the legal protections all students are entitled to,\u201d said Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.\n\nWatch the livestream of the press conference here.", 1, "2026-06-12T06:37:16Z", "2026-06-12T06:39:00Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-his-appointment-house-foreign-affairs-committee", "Pocan Statement on His Appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee", "2026-06-10", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.\n\n\u201cThank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me to the Foreign Affairs Committee. President Trump has done significant damage to America\u2019s standing on the world stage. I look forward to using my position to hold him accountable, repair our reputation, and advance human rights.\u201d\n\nRep. Pocan still remains a member of the House Appropriations Committee.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5945", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes NO on Blank Check to ICE and CBP, Continues Call for Reforms", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cThe Administration claimed they would go after \u2018the worst of the worst,\u2019 but they are targeting every immigrant and even U.S. citizens, including hardworking individuals who enrich their communities. Wisconsinites have faced cruel treatment in ICE custody and so have many others across the country.\n\nICE has gone rogue.\n\nRepublicans should be working with Democrats to secure reforms that respect the law and the rights of every individual. Instead, they want to give ICE billions to inflict more harm in our communities.\n\nAmericans are calling for us to address their rising cost of living, not more ballrooms and slush funds. Americans continue to call for accountability and transparency regarding immigration enforcement in their communities. The Republican response is to do nothing. I will continue pressing for the reforms that we need.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-schakowsky-lead-85-members-urging-sec-rubio-pressure-israeli-govt", "Pocan, Schakowsky Lead 85 Members Urging Sec. Rubio to Pressure Israeli Gov\u2019t to Halt Settlement Construction in the E-1 Area of the West Bank", "2026-06-05", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led a letter signed by 85 Members of Congress to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to use every available diplomatic tool to halt the advancement of settlement construction in the E-1 area of the West Bank. In recent months, the Israeli government has approved construction plans, published construction tenders, and is on the verge of accepting bids and exchanging contracts. Once construction begins, the damage will be irreversible.\n\nWe write to strongly urge the Administration to use every available diplomatic tool to halt the advancement of settlement construction in the E-1 area of the West Bank,\u201d the Members began. \u201cThe window for meaningful diplomatic intervention is closing rapidly, and we believe it is not too late for the United States to act.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe E-1 area is a 12 square-kilometer corridor east of Jerusalem. Construction of a settlement there would bisect the West Bank by severing the north from the south and cutting off Palestinian communities in Ramallah from those in Bethlehem, while completing an unbroken band of Israeli-controlled territory from Jerusalem through E-1 to the settlement of Ma\u2019ale Adumim,\u201d the Members continued. In doing so, it would cement Israeli sovereignty over the geographic heart of the West Bank.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe situation has accelerated dramatically in recent months\u2026 In December 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Construction and Housing published a tender for all 3,401 planned housing units, with bids expected to open June 1, 2026,\u201d the Members added. \u201cIn March 2026, the Israel Land Authority separately published a tender for a new employment and commercial zone in E-1, also expected to open for bids imminently. Simultaneously, the Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced plans to pave a \u2018Sovereignty Road\u2019 that would permanently divert all Palestinian vehicle traffic away from E-1, effectively sealing off approximately three percent of the West Bank from Palestinian access and enabling the displacement of dozens of Palestinian Bedouin communities who live there.\u201d\n\n\u201cMost recently, on May 19, 2026 Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich ordered the Civil Administration to begin proceedings to demolish the Palestinian Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar, which lies adjacent to the E-1 area, in preparation of anticipated settlement construction,\u201d the Members go on to say. \u201cSmotrich\u2019s order underscores that the Israeli government is intent on advancing settlements in E-1 imminently. These steps are mutually reinforcing and are being advanced concurrently and urgently, a coordinated effort to establish irreversible facts on the ground.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Trump has repeatedly claimed to oppose Israeli annexation of the West Bank\u2026 As recently as February of this year, the White House reiterated that \u201cPresident Trump has clearly stated that he does not support Israel annexing the West Bank.\u201d Construction in E-1 is annexation in its clearest form. We urge this administration to take meaningful action to back up this rhetoric,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nA digital copy of the letter can befound here.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5944", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Funding Bill that Cuts WIC and International Food Aid, Attacks the LGBTQ Community", "2026-06-04", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cInstead of strengthening programs that help our farmers sell their products and help families keep food on the table, Republicans are cutting these programs to fund tax goodies for billionaires.\n\nThe FY 2026 funding bill would also cut WIC and deny children and families full access to the fresh produce benefit. Earlier this year, I led a letter that over 100 of my House colleagues joined, urging full funding and how WIC, so it can better meet the nutritional and developmental needs of those it serves.\n\nAnd I am also disappointed that this bill fails to include language to reduce burdensome in-person requirements that keep eligible people from participating.\n\nThis partisan funding bill would also hurt our farmers and our international food aid programs. By cutting the Food for Peace program, Republicans could also keep farmers from earning critical revenue from food that helps feeds starving children around the world.\n\nAnd never missing an opportunity to push their ideological agenda, House Republicans included a harmful provision that empowers government workers to discriminate against Americans for who they love.\n\nInstead of working to lower the cost of living, Republicans are doubling down on their cuts to anti-hunger programs and their anti-LGBTQ agenda. That\u2019s why today, I voted No.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5943", "Following April Flooding Damage, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Pushes for Federal Aid", "2026-05-29", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "In a letter to President Trump, Congresswoman Moore and her colleagues urged the Administration to approve Governor Evers\u2019 request for an emergency disaster declaration after communities throughout the state, including in Milwaukee, experienced flooding damage in April. Several of her constituents experienced damage to their homes from flooding both last August and in April 2026.\n\nThe Members wrote: \u201cIn April, communities around the state experienced heavy rainfall and severe weather events across multiple days which caused multiple rivers across the state to flood their banks, destroying homes and businesses alike. We appreciate the swift work of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff in partnering with Wisconsin Emergency Management to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments. Following the conclusion of these assessments, it is clear that the damage is beyond the capacity for local resources to manage.\u201d\n\nIn the letter, the Members urge for approval of individual aid, public assistance, and hazard mitigation assistance. These funds can help homeowners unlock critical funds to make home repairs. It also equips communities with resources to repair infrastructure, including roads and bridges, and helps areas prepare for future disasters.\n\nThe Members wrote: \u201cIn total, over 1,500 residential structures were damaged across 19 counties and the Oneida Nation resulting in nearly $10 million in costs. Public infrastructure damages are currently estimated at over $17 million, which easily exceeds the State\u2019s per capita indicator. Given the magnitude of damage, we urge you to issue a Major Disaster Declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and readily make available the Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Grants to Wisconsinites in need.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the letter here.", 1, "2026-05-30T06:11:53Z", "2026-05-30T06:13:24Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5939", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Colleagues in Calling for Salah Sarsour\u2019s Release from ICE Detention", "2026-05-26", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Salah Sarsour is a local leader in the Milwaukee area, leading the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. He has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years and is a powerful advocate for Palestinians. ICE has detained him for nearly two months in Clay County Jail in Indiana where Congresswoman Moore was able to visit him, and despite DHS\u2019 sweeping claims, officials have offered no evidence to justify his detainment.\n\nThe letter, led by Congresswoman Moore to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mullin and U.S. Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio, calls for his release. Further, the letter raises important questions and concerns regarding his detention apparently tied to his First Amendment protected speech, and regarding the conditions of his detention and his access to appropriate health care.\n\nIn the letter, Congresswoman Moore and her colleagues reiterated the importance of First Amendment protections, writing: \u201cWe are deeply concerned that Mr. Sarsour is being detained because of his views related to the war in Gaza and the plight of Palestinians rather than any violation of federal, state, or local laws.\u201d The First Amendment provides in pertinent part that \u201cCongress shall make no law\u2026abridging the freedom of speech\u2026\u201d The Constitution\u2019s protection covers everyone in this country, including lawful permanent residents.\u201d\n\nIn the letter, she also raised critical questions, including:\n\nPlease provide any documents, including legal memoranda, which ICE, or any other federal agency relied on in making the decision to detain Mr. Sarsour. This includes the specific grounds and documents used by Secretary of State Rubio to determine that Mr. Sarsour\u2019s presence or activities in the United States \u2026 would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States?\n\nGiven that Mr. Sarsour suffers from diabetes, how frequently are his blood glucose or blood pressure levels being monitored (e.g. fasting, pre-meal, bedtime)?\n\nGiven concerns about access to an inadequate diet and medical monitoring in the Clay County facility, what protocols are followed in cases of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia?\n\nWho is responsible for overseeing the medical care of detainees at Clay County Jail, and what is ICE's oversight role over that facility's compliance with its own medical standards?\n\nWhat are the general conditions of Mr. Sarsour's confinement, including his housing unit, access to outdoor time, and ability to communicate with family and legal counsel?", 1, "2026-05-27T06:38:34Z", "2026-05-27T06:40:17Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-langworthy-lead-34-members-letter-sec-kennedy-strengthening-nih", "Pocan, Langworthy Lead 34 Members with Letter to Sec. Kennedy on Strengthening NIH Policy on Animal Testing", "2026-05-26", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) lead a letter with 34 bipartisan House members to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to strengthen NIH's policy for determining eligibility to receive federal funding related to acquiring animals for NIH-supported research. This letter was prompted by the case of Ridglan Farms, a commercial beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin that was cited by the state for hundreds of counts of animal welfare violations in September 2025 and subsequently agreed to surrender its state commercial breeding license. Despite this, Ridglan continues to hold a USDA Class A license, which, under current NIH policy, is the sole factor used to determine a facility's eligibility to supply animals in NIH-funded research.\n\n\u201cWe write to express our concerns regarding current policy at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that may unintentionally allow for federal funding to continue to benefit facilities that are engaging in the mistreatment of animals,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cBuilding upon work to reduce and ultimately eliminate unnecessary animal testing within federally funded research, including launching a Food and Drug Administration roadmap to phase down mandatory animal testing in April 2025, we urge you to take immediate action to update current policy regarding the use and acquisition of dogs in NIH-supported research.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs you are aware, Ridglan Farms is a large-scale beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, which continues to hold a USDA Class A breeding license despite extensive evidence of animal welfare violations,\u201d the Members continued. \u201cThere may be an opportunity to further strengthen NIH\u2019s current policy for determining a facility\u2019s eligibility to benefit from NIH-supported research, particularly by considering additional factors beyond whether a facility holds a USDA Class A license. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) holds the authority to review and update this internal policy and should consider additional factors, including whether a facility has received state-level animal welfare citations or surrendered an equivalent state-level license.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs you know, current NIH policy regarding the use and acquisition of dogs in NIH-supported research was last updated in 2013, when the agency ended the practice of using \u201crandom-source\u201d dogs in federally funded research,\u201d the Members go on to say. \u201cSince then, researchers have largely turned to USDA Class A dealers, which are larger, commercial animal breeding operations, when determining eligibility for federally funded animal research. Officials at the NIH have indicated that the Class A license is the sole factor taken into account when making such determinations. Considering additional animal welfare information identified through state enforcement actions may help ensure federally funded research continues to meet the highest ethical standards.\u201d\n\n\u201cHHS should consider additional steps to ensure that a USDA Class A license is not the only factor taken into account when determining whether a breeding facility is eligible to receive NIH funding or provide animals to NIH-supported research projects. As the Ridglan Farms case has demonstrated, reviewing these policies may help ensure federally funded research continues to meet the highest ethical and animal welfare standards,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nA digital copy of the letter can befound here.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5937", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds House Passage of her Foster Youth Bills", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432) a comprehensive bill to help foster youth aging out of foster care that includes two of Congresswoman Moore\u2019s bills to support foster youth: the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act and the CONNECT Act. Her bipartisan bills would make housing more accessible for foster youth and strengthen the Chafee program, the major federal program providing services to young people who are currently in or previously experienced foster care, providing support to them as they transition to adulthood.\n\n\u201cIt is so important that foster youth have strong support systems and access to stable, safe housing. But many do not. As co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I am committed to helping foster youth be successful as they age of the system. I am so pleased that my legislation passed the House, which is the first step in helping foster youth meet these critical needs in their lives. I look forward to this legislation becoming law and building on these efforts.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-introduce-tax-grift-act", "Pocan to Introduce the Tax the Grift Act", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he\u2019ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to tax all payouts from President Trump\u2019s $1.776 billion \u201cAnti-Weaponization Fund\u201d at 100 percent so that all taxpayer funding goes back to the Treasury rather than into the hands of Trump allies.\n\n\u201cDonald Trump just can\u2019t stop grifting. He\u2019s now using taxpayer dollars to create a $1.776 billion slush fund for his friends who claim they were \u2018persecuted\u2019 by Democrats, including January 6th insurrectionists who attacked police officers and tried to overturn an election, with next to no oversight. This bill will claw back every penny. Americans should not be forced to bankroll payouts for people who attacked our democracy or are just friends with Trump.\u201d\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5936", "ICYMI: Moore, Sanders, Omar, McGovern Lead More Than 100 Colleagues in Helping End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals", "2026-05-18", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America \u2014 regardless of income \u2014 and eliminate school meal debt while incentivizing local food in schools.\n\n\u201cMillions of families already face hunger in this country. But with Republicans cutting SNAP and families struggling with the high cost of living, it is even more urgent that we pass the Universal School Meals Program Act,\u201d said Rep. Gwen Moore. Congress can and should help end child hunger, and I implore my colleagues to support this legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is outrageous that, while the billionaire class has never had it so good, one in five children will go hungry in America this year,\u201d Sanders said. \u201cThe United States is the richest country in the history of the world. Nobody should be going hungry. And what we learned during the pandemic is that a universal approach to school meals works and helps kids do better in school. States across the country continue to prove this every day. It is time for Congress to reinstate universal school meals at the national level to finally ensure no student goes hungry.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo child should have to sit in a classroom hungry or worried about where their next meal will come from,\u201d Omar said. \u201cAs a former nutrition educator and someone who experienced hunger firsthand, this fight is deeply personal to me. I have always believed you must feed kids\u2019 bellies before you can feed their brains. That is why I am proud to partner again with Bernie Sanders to introduce the Universal School Meals Program Act, which would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to students year-round. Universal school meals are not a luxury\u2014they are a necessity.\u201d\n\n\"School meals improve food security, health outcomes, and academic performance\u2014simply put, they help kids succeed. Several states\u2014including my home state of Massachusetts\u2014have permanently implemented free universal school meals, helping expand access to breakfasts and lunches for all students. It has been hugely successful in increasing participation, reducing stigma, and making life a little easier and more affordable for families,\u201d said Rep. James P. McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee. \u201cIt is long past time we permanently implement universal school meals nationwide and increase reimbursement rates to ensure every student can go to school knowing they have two healthy meals to fuel their learning.\u201d\n\nThe Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 comes at a critical moment: the Trump administration and congressional Republicans have enacted the deepest cuts to federal nutrition programs in history, slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $186 billion, imposing harsh new bureaucratic requirements that have stripped food assistance from millions of Americans, and refusing to fund SNAP during the federal government shutdown in fall 2025.\n\nCongress funded universal school meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, proving that the model increases school meal participation, reduces the stigma for students from low-income households and removes stress on families to secure healthy meals for their kids. While Congress let the universal model expire at the end of the 2021\u20132022 school year, nine states \u2014 Vermont, Minnesota, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Mexico and New York \u2014 have passed laws to provide universal school meals. This legislation builds on this progress to return the model nationwide.\n\nAccording to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s most recent food security report \u2014 which the Trump administration has now ended \u2014 48 million Americans, including over 14 million children, are food insecure. Nearly 40% of SNAP recipients are 18 or younger. It is time to permanently make school meals free to all students, regardless of income, and finally address this crisis. Studies show time and again that students with free access to breakfast have improved attendance and better performance in school, and that free meals reduce financial stress for both students and families. Moreover, free and accessible school meals improve health outcomes, relieve the stigma associated with school meals and reduce behavioral incidents. Parents will not be forced to deal with paperwork or subjected to threats to have their children taken away.\n\nThe Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 provides the most cost-effective and inclusive model for students, families, teachers, public schools, childcare providers and communities by:\n\nProviding free breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack to every student \u2014 regardless of income.\n\nEliminating school meal debt for every public school student in America by reimbursing schools and ending harassment of parents and students over unpaid bills. In a 2025 survey, the School Nutrition Association found that nearly 1,400 school districts across the country hold a median of $6,000 in unpaid meal debt.\n\nIncreasing the reimbursement rate for schools to get closer to the actual cost of producing meals.\n\nIncentivizing schools to buy from local farms, bringing food from nearby farms into schools while supporting local economies.\n\nProviding summer meals to all children and increased SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) to lower-income children. Currently, only communities where 50% of children are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch may operate a summer meals program. This bill makes all communities eligible, regardless of income.\n\nStrengthening and expanding the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to allow three meals and a snack each day, eliminate the two-tiered reimbursement rate for CACFP, and allow childcare providers to receive the highest reimbursement rate regardless of income.\n\nJoining Moore, Sanders and Omar as cosponsors on this legislation are Reps. Jim McGovern, Pete Aguilar, Gabe Amo, Yassamin Ansari, Jake Auchincloss, Becca Balint, Nanette Barragan, Joyce Beatty, Wesley Bell, Suzanne Bonamici, Julia Brownley, Nikki Budzinski, Andr\u00e9 Carson, Troy Carter, Greg Casar, Sean Casten, Kathy Castor, Judy Chu, Steve Cohen, Angie Craig, Suzan DelBene, Mark DeSaulnier, Maxine Dexter, Debbie Dingell, Dwight Evans, Laura Friedman, Maxwell Frost, John Garamendi, Sylvia Garcia, Jes\u00fas \u201cChuy\u201d Garc\u00eda, Dan Goldman, Jimmy Gomez, Josh Gotteimer, Adelita Grijalva, Jared Huffman, Jonathan Jackson, Sara Jacobs, Pramila Jayapal, Henry C. \u201cHank\u201d Johnson, Jr., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Robin Kelly, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, John Larson, Summer Lee, Stephen F. Lynch, Seth Magaziner, Doris Matsui, Lucy McBath, Betty McCollum, Morgan McGarvey, LaMonica McIver, Christian Menefee, Grace Meng, Joseph Morelle, Seth Moulton, Kevin Mullin, Jerry Nadler, Richard Neal, Donald Norcross, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, Frank Pallone, Jr., Brittany Pettersen, Chellie Pingree, Stacey Plaskett, Mark Pocan, Ayanna Pressley, Mike Quigley, Delia Ramirez, Jamie Raskin, Andrea Salinas, Linda Sanchez, Jan Schakowsky, Lateefah Simon, Adam Smith, Marilyn Strickland, Shri Thanedar, Rashida Tlaib, Paul Tonko, Juan Vargas, Nydia Velazquez, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Frederica Wilson and 19 Senators.\n\nThe Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 is endorsed by nearly 100 organizations, including the American Heart Association, Food Research & Action Center, Hunger Free America, Hunger Free Vermont, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, National Education Association (NEA), National Family Farm Coalition, Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, Vermont Afterschool, Vermont Foodbank, Washington Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition, and Washington School Nutrition Association.", 1, "2026-05-19T06:31:01Z", "2026-05-19T06:32:40Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5934", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports War Powers Resolution to Help End Republicans\u2019 Reckless, Costly Iran War", "2026-05-14", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cThe Trump administration, with support from congressional Republicans, has plunged America into a deadly, costly war with Iran. Now, gas prices have gone up, and other household costs, like groceries, continue to increase. Yet, as millions struggle, Trump admits he doesn\u2019t think about Americans financial situation.\n\nThis war is not only making life more expensive and failing to meet any clear objectives, but it\u2019s illegal. Congress has not granted any authorization for this war, despite Trump\u2019s claims that hostilities have somehow been terminated as part of his games to try and evade Congressional oversight and accountability. I am supporting this resolution to help end this war and remain disappointed that Republicans in both the Senate and House continue to oppose these resolutions. I am calling on my Republican colleagues to finally grow a backbone and join me in checking this President.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-15T06:17:41Z", "2026-05-15T06:18:51Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5930", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on FBI Questioning Wisconsin Election Officials", "2026-05-08", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cDonald Trump, the loser of the 2020 presidential election, continues to whine and use intimidation tactics against election officials.\n\nTrump believes that any election he loses is illegitimate.\n\nOur elections are safe and fair and will remain that way.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-09T06:00:32Z", "2026-05-09T06:02:31Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5929", "Ways and Means Committee Advances Congresswoman Moore\u2019s Foster Youth Legislation", "2026-04-30", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act. Introduced with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), this bipartisan legislation makes housing more accessible for foster youth by supporting better coordination between states and local services for housing vouchers, among other provisions.\n\nThe Committee also approved Congresswoman Moore\u2019s CONNECT Act, which directs 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.\n\n\u201cToo many foster youth leave the system without adequate support and struggle with housing instability and homelessness. As I often say, you don\u2019t magically become an adult at age 18. We shouldn\u2019t expect this of foster youth. Serving as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, I\u2019m working to ensure that youth leaving the foster care system have a safe, secure place to call home, so they can lead successful lives as adults. My legislation would give states the much-needed flexibility to help foster youth pay for security deposits and utility connection fees, among other critical supports,\u201d\n\nMy bill, the CONNECT Act, helps foster youth build a network of support. These positive relationships are critical to the wellbeing of young people, especially foster youth.\u201d said Congresswoman Moore.\n\nBackground:\n\nResearch shows that up to 46 percent of youth exiting foster care experience homelessness by age 26. Lack of stable housing is one of the biggest barriers to adulthood for transition-age foster youth.\n\nThe Foster Youth Housing Act clarifies that the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) is intended to support access to housing for youth age 18 or older by strengthening coordination between federal housing and child welfare programs and providing greater flexibility for housing funds under the Chafee Program.", 1, "2026-05-01T06:06:26Z", "2026-05-01T06:08:22Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5928", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Recognizes Denim Day, Supports Survivors of Sexual Violence", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Originating from a 1990s Italian Supreme Court case in which a victim\u2019s \u201ctight jeans\u201d were used as grounds for her rapist\u2019s conviction reversal, Denim Day seeks to end victim blaming and protests harmful narratives directed toward victims of assault. Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing Denim Day. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cAs Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, I am proud to recognize Denim Day - a powerful reminder of the need to change harmful myths around sexual violence.\n\nToo often, victims of sexual violence are unjustly judged on their clothing choices and faulted for their trauma. Denim Day stands as a visible act of solidarity as we wear denim to raise awareness for sexual violence, reject victim blaming, and recognize that sexual assault is always the fault of the perpetrator and never the victim\u201d said Congresswoman Moore.\n\n\u201cToo many survivors of sexual violence are forced to carry the weight of what happened to them alone. I'm proud to introduce this resolution honoring Denim Day as we stand in solidarity with and support of survivors, raise awareness, and work together to prevent sexual violence and protect more Americans,\u201d said Senator Baldwin.\n\n\"For far too long we have allowed a culture that looks at what a woman is wearing instead of the person who committed the crime. It is simply not okay,\u201d said Congresswoman Dingell. \"I am proud to lead this resolution alongside Congresswoman Moore and Senator Baldwin to recognize Denim Day and stand with survivors to say clearly that clothing is never an invitation. We must stop victim-blaming, always listen to survivors, and continue working together to end the stigma that has enabled sexual assault against women and children across the world.\u201d\n\n\"Sexual Assault is in the headlines every day. Rape Crisis Centers are responding to the needs of survivors 24/7 but more must be done to address and end sexual assault. Denim Day provides an important reminder that survivors deserve support not blame. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a focused time for our leaders to recommit to investing in solutions and modeling respectful behavior and accountability. We can collectively do better,\" said Terri Poore, Policy Director, National Alliance to End Sexual Violence.", 1, "2026-04-30T06:05:15Z", "2026-04-30T06:07:09Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5927", "Moore, Shaheen, Murkowski, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Underwood, and Adams Introduce Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act", "2026-04-28", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "This April, during Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and Alma Adams, PhD (D-NC-12) introduced the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation supports research to understand how intimate partner violence (IPV) affects maternal mortality and provide policy proposals to help save lives. The bill also would fund $15 million in grants to programs that improve maternal and child health outcomes of survivors of domestic and sexual violence.\n\n\u201cIntimate partner violence is a pervasive issue affecting millions of women each year and can be especially dangerous and deadly for pregnant women. Despite this, there is a lack of research to fully understand its impacts on the health and well-being of postpartum mothers. Our legislation aims to close this research gap and support effective interventions that serve impacted mothers and their children,\" said Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04).\n\n\u201cMaternal health cannot be separated from a mother\u2019s safety. Pregnancy and postpartum recovery should be defined by care and support, not fear and danger. Intimate partner violence is a direct threat to maternal health and child well-being, and protecting mothers means confronting that threat with the urgency and action survivors deserve. In working with our PA-1 survivor advocates and organizations, we\u2019ve identified the need for a more connected response\u2014one that recognizes maternal health, child well-being, and survivor safety as inseparable. This bipartisan legislation reflects that work and our shared commitment to standing with survivors, protecting families, and helping save lives,\u201d said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1).\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s unacceptable that research linking maternal and child health outcomes to the physical and mental trauma of intimate partner violence is still lacking despite the alarming prevalence of sexual assault among pregnant women and the danger posed to mom and baby alike,\u201d said Senator Shaheen (NH). \u201cI\u2019m so glad that Senator Murkowski has joined me in this important bipartisan effort to help us better understand the impacts of intimate partner violence on pregnant women so that we can better support survivors and protect the health and the safety of their children.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am a survivor of intimate partner violence; this issue is very important to me,\u201d Rep. Adams, Co-Founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus (NC-12). \u201cI am proud to work with my fellow members of Congress to address maternal mortality and pursue a greater understanding of what being a domestic violence survivor means for pregnant women and their children. These women deserve our support.\u201d\n\nEndorsing organizations: Futures Without Violence, National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health, American Medical Women\u2019s Association, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, Legal Momentum, National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), YWCA USA, National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center (NIWRC), National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV)), National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Jewish Women International, Restoration Diversion Services, Ser Familia, Inc, Utah Department of Health, Academy on Violence and Abuse (AVA), Seattle Indian Health Board, Living Springs Counseling, YCC Family Crisis Center, Agape Doulas LLC, Michigan State University, Contra Costa Regional Medical Senter, Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES), The Retreat, Inc, Center for Community Solutions, Greater Boston Legal Services, Sierra Community House, Just Solutions, Esperanza United, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence, Melinated Moms, ROCA Inc.\n\nRead more on the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act here.", 1, "2026-04-29T06:03:53Z", "2026-04-29T06:05:09Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-cline-introduce-resolution-recognizing-april-undiagnosed", "Pocan, Cline Introduce Resolution Recognizing April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month And April 29th as Undiagnosed Day", "2026-04-28", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced a resolution to recognize April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month and April 29th as Undiagnosed Day. An estimated 25 million Americans live with rare, ultra-rare, and undiagnosed conditions. Since 2014, the National Institutes of Health and the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) \u2013 a network of over 24 clinical and research sites across the country at premier medical institutions and universities \u2013 have discovered 97 previously unknown diseases, made over 1,000 diagnoses, and continue to deliver answers at the cutting edge of biomedical research.\n\n\u201cThe struggle, sacrifice, and advocacy of the patients and families suffering from undiagnosed diseases must be acknowledged and recognized,\u201d said Congressman Pocan. \u201cBringing awareness to the millions of Americans undergoing this difficult diagnostic journey is a small but critical step towards building community for those seeking answers, and towards driving better outcomes and research for undiagnosed diseases. I\u2019m thankful to Rep. Cline for joining me in leading this resolution to recognize April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month and April 29th as Undiagnosed Day.\u201d\n\n\u201cMillions of Americans live with rare and undiagnosed conditions that can often take countless scans, tests, doctors\u2019 visits, and years to identify,\" said Rep. Cline. \"It is important to bring awareness to the hardships of patients and their families suffering from undiagnosed diseases. I am proud to co-lead a bipartisan resolution to acknowledge and recognize the sacrifice, advocacy, and endurance of patients with undiagnosed diseases.\u201d\n\n\"Every patient and family deserves the dignity of feeling heard, respected and cared for, including those living with an undiagnosed condition. Despite nearly 1 in 10 people in the United States being impacted by a rare, ultra-rare, or undiagnosed condition they are often isolated and invisible. The journey to a diagnosis is long, traumatic, and costly. Patients often see dozens of doctors and undergo countless tests, spending 5-7 years or even much longer before getting any answers. Recognition of Undiagnosed Month will not only bring awareness but will drive progress, ensuring that the research, diagnostic, and care needs for this community are understood and addressed,\" said Danielle Carnival, Ph.D., CEO, Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation.\n\nCosponsors of the resolution include: Pocan (WI-02), Cline (VA-06), Norton (DC-AL), Rutherford (FL-05)", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:19:40Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5924", "Representative Gwen Moore Applauds House Passage of Her Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act", "2026-04-27", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the House voted overwhelmingly to pass Rep. Moore\u2019s Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation, co-led with Rep. Lloyd Smucker, will amend the nation\u2019s tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay taxes on settlement income when they prevail legally against their abuser.\n\n\u201cI am beyond thrilled that the House passed the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. As we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is a timely moment to advance this legislation. I thank Rep. Smucker for his partnership on this bipartisan bill. This marks a major step toward securing tax parity for survivors of abuse,\u201d said Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04).\n\n\u201cThank you to my House colleagues for supporting this commonsense bill that ensures survivors of sexual assault receive justice\u2014not a tax bill from the IRS,\u201d said Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11). \u201cI am proud to have worked with Rep. Moore to provide survivors the justice, dignity, and support they deserve. Physical injury doesn\u2019t always reflect the unimaginable trauma survivors endure, and it shouldn\u2019t be required for them to receive the compensation they deserve. I urge my Senate colleagues to take up this meaningful measure and stand with survivors.\u201d\n\nUnder current law, damages awarded for personal physical injuries or physical sickness are excluded from gross income for federal tax purposes. However, to qualify for this exemption, the IRS requires evidence of a \u201cphysical injury,\u201d interpreting the law as requiring visible harm \u2013such as bruising, cuts, or bleeding. This \u201cobservable harm\u201d standard can be especially difficult and unjust in cases of sexual assault or sexual contact, where such physical injuries may not be visible or may have already healed.", 1, "2026-04-28T06:05:12Z", "2026-04-28T06:07:17Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5921", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement Following Visit to See Salah Sarsour", "2026-04-25", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI traveled to Clay County, Indiana, to meet Salah and conduct a wellness check. I had previously met with his family, and they were concerned about his wellbeing. When I saw him, he shared that he was very concerned about his mother, as he is her primary caregiver. Despite this, he was in good spirits. Without any prompting, ICE and law enforcement officials shared that he was a very cooperative and pleasant person. Even in his situation, he was concerned about other detainees and was providing commissary snacks to others who didn\u2019t have money.\n\nI shared the U.S. Constitution with him as a reminder that every person is entitled to rights in our country. I believe he was targeted because of his advocacy for Palestinians and his prominence in the Muslim community. I let him know that many community members support him. I shared a letter addressed to Governor Evers and Senator Baldwin, signed by more than 200 Jewish Wisconsinites, expressing their support for Salah Sarsour.\n\nI advocated for Salah\u2019s health needs, sharing a checklist that was created by his doctor. It is my hope that he can be released following his hearing, and I will continue advocating for his release.", 1, "2026-04-26T05:53:47Z", "2026-04-26T05:55:08Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5917", "Moore and S\u00e1nchez Lead in Raising Alarm on Department of Treasury Effort to Wrongly Target Immigrants and Overstep Congress", "2026-04-22", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Ways and Means Committee Members Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Linda S\u00e1nchez (CA-38) led a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following news that the Treasury Department plans to weaponize tax credits to target immigrants and undermine Congress by designating refundable portions of certain tax credits as public benefits under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA).\n\nPRWORA\u2019s limitations on eligibility for public benefits restricts which noncitizens can access public benefits but does not apply to tax credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). Treasury\u2019s unprecedented move to expand the reach of that law for the first time to apply to certain refundable tax credits would deprive children and families of critical benefits they are otherwise eligible for and defies congressional intent.\n\nIn their letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Members reaffirmed Congress\u2019 authority to write laws, noting: \u201cWe are alarmed that the Department of Treasury (Treasury) is planning to usurp Congressional authority and issue regulations that contradict clearly defined statutes in the Internal Revenue.\n\nThe rules regarding the eligibility criteria for these credits are clearly defined by Congress in the IRC. Congress has modified these credits since PRWORA was enacted (most recently in Public Law 119-21 (2025)) but has never made the changes that Treasury is now proposing.\n\nAs such, Congress clearly did not intend to import PRWORA\u2019s limits on eligibility for federal public benefits to noncitizens into these credits. Treasury\u2019s announcement suggesting they will seek to reclassify the refundable amount of these credits as a \u201cfederal public benefit\u201d would clearly differ from and contradict what Congress has specified in law.\u201d\n\nThe Members continued: \u201cTreasury must not abuse its discretion to write regulations implementing the IRC by overwriting the requirements clearly outlined in law.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\nSigners: Representatives Danny K. Davis, Terri A. Sewell, Suzan K. DelBene, Judy Chu, Don S. Beyer Jr, Jimmy Gomez, and Tom R. Suozzi.", 1, "2026-04-23T05:48:52Z", "2026-04-23T05:50:10Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/defense-spending-reduction-caucus-slams-trumps-15-trillion-war-budget", "Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slams Trump\u2019s $1.5 Trillion War Budget Request", "2026-04-09", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after President Trump submitted the annual Presidential Budget Request to Congress, which called for a $1.5 trillion budget to the Pentagon, a 42% increase from last year, while cutting domestic spending by more than 10%:\n\n\u201cDonald Trump\u2019s draconian proposal to boost the Pentagon\u2019s budget beyond the already unthinkable $1 trillion mark, to an even more outrageous $1.5 trillion, could be the most egregious waste of taxpayer dollars we have ever seen. This would be a larger military budget than the next 34 countries combined. At a time when families are paying more to put food on the table, gas in the car, and get the healthcare they deserve, this budget proposal is a giveaway to defense contractors at the expense of the American people.\n\n\u201cAdditionally, we cannot justify continuing to increase the Pentagon\u2019s budget when the agency cannot even successfully pass a fiscal audit. The lack of accountability and transparency at the Pentagon is simply unacceptable. No other federal agency is allowed to operate this way. It's past time to rein in wasteful spending on ineffective weapons programs, stop rewarding wealthy and powerful defense contractors, and restore fiscal discipline to the Pentagon. We will continue to push for the Pentagon to pass an audit before it wastes another dollar of taxpayer money.\u201d\n\nSome of the proposed cuts to non-defense spending to pay for this outrageous increase include:", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:19:40Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5897", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Trump Threats to the Iranian Population", "2026-04-08", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cCongress must rein in President Trump. Now is the time for Republicans to join Democrats in ending his madness.\n\nHe is unfit to serve as President. He must be removed from office through any possible avenue.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-09T05:39:42Z", "2026-04-09T05:40:59Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-ice-illegally-holding-salah-sarsour-more-week", "Pocan Statement on ICE Illegally Holding Salah Sarsour for More than a Week", "2026-04-06", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MADISON, WI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after ICE has now illegally held Salah Sarsour, President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and a legal permanent resident for more than 30 years with no criminal record, for more than a week:\n\n\u201cOver the past year, ICE has waged a campaign of fear and terror in this country. Just last week, they took Salah Sarsour for apparently no reason other than his speaking out against Israel\u2019s unjust war in Gaza and fighting for Palestinian rights. But a week later, we still don\u2019t have any answers from ICE as to why. He\u2019s been a fixture in his community for years and a leader in Milwaukee. It\u2019s long past time for ICE to release him and stop this unjust crusade.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:19:40Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5896", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for Immediate Release of Milwaukee Community Leader Salah Sarsour", "2026-04-02", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Milwaukee, WI \u2014 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.\n\n\u201cThis 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nI will do everything in my power to bring Salah Sarsour home to his family and community.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-03T05:34:17Z", "2026-04-06T21:06:43Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5895", "House Republicans Would Rather Play Political Games than Fund Our Government", "2026-03-28", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cThe Senate passed legislation unanimously to fund the TSA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, and FEMA.\n\nThis bipartisan legislation would give Congress more time to negotiate ICE and CBP reforms without denying critical services funding and workers\u2019 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.\n\nI am calling on House Republicans to govern and take up the Senate\u2019s unanimous legislation.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5893", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Celebrates Committee Passage of Her Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act", "2026-03-25", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up several bills, including Representatives Moore and Smucker\u2019s 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.\n\nUnder 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 \u201cphysical injury,\u201d 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.\n\n\u201cEvery time a survivor comes forward it takes extraordinary courage in the face of personal risk, scrutiny, and cost. Sexual abuse survivors shouldn\u2019t 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,\u201d said Rep. Moore.\n\nSeveral organizations supported the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act, including:\n\n\u201cThe 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,\u201d said AASC President Brian Schachter. \u201cWe 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.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is another positive development towards making the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act the law of the land,\u201d said Louis Masry, Immediate Past President and AASC Co-Founder. \u201cWhen 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.\u201d\n\n\u201cSexual assault upends a person\u2019s 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,\u201d said Amanda Walsh and the Victim Rights Law Center.\n\n\u201cLegal Momentum, The Women\u2019s 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.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe 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.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Athlete Survivors\u2019 Assist, or The Assist\u2014an 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\u2014this commonsense, bipartisan fix removes an unfair barrier to healing and recovery. We urge swift passage of this important legislation.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5876", "Moore, Carey Lead Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Foster Youth Program", "2026-03-24", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "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.\n\n\u201cHealthy, 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,\u201d said Rep. Moore.\n\n\u201cThe 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,\u201d Rep. Carey said. \u201cAdditionally, 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\u2019m 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.\u201d\n\n\u201cYouth in foster care consistently share how isolating the experience can be, and how peer support and strong family connections can create lifelong bonds. We\u2019re 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,\u201d said Celeste Bodner, Executive Director of FosterClub.", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/defense-spending-reduction-caucus-slams-pentagons-200-billion-request", "Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slams Pentagon\u2019s $200 Billion Request", "2026-03-19", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after reporting that the Pentagon will request an additional $200 billion to fight their illegal war with Iran:\n\n\u201cIt is preposterous for the White House and the Pentagon to think of requesting any defense money from Congress while waging a war we never authorized, let alone $200 billion. Recent reporting has shown that this war is already costing American taxpayers between $1 and $2 billion a day and has caused the deaths of 13 servicemembers, nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, and dozens of civilians throughout the Middle East. Donald Trump owns this war. He walked us into this catastrophic and deeply unpopular war.\n\n\u201cThis is a war of choice with no apparent endgame. Instead of getting us into another quagmire, this money could go towards lowering costs for Americans, including by fully funding the ACA tax credits, feeding hungry kids, and taking care of our veterans. It is deeply shameful that Republicans always find money for wars, but are unable to allocate funds to take care of the American people. Congress should immediately reject this request.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:18:47Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5875", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Governor Evers for Expanding Postpartum Medicaid Coverage in Wisconsin", "2026-03-18", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "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.\n\n\u201cThis 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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nExtending 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.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5859", "Moore, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, and Kim Urge IRS to Reduce Tax Burdens for Domestic Abuse Survivors", "2026-03-06", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "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.\n\nIn 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.\n\n\u201cDomestic violence upends every aspect of a survivor\u2019s life,\u201d said Rep. Moore. \u201cAs survivors work to heal and rebuild their lives, the federal government should remove barriers,\u201d Moore said. \u201cNo survivor should be taxed or penalized because they were prioritizing their safety over a filing deadline.\u201d\n\n\u201cDomestic abuse is not only physical\u2014it 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,\u201d said Rep. Fitzpatrick.\n\nThe 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.\n\n\u201cWhen abusers withhold access to financial information or resources, survivors may be unable to act within the 60-day window,\u201d the letter noted. \u201cThat is clearly the type of circumstance Congress intended the waiver authority to address.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5856", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Blank Funding to DHS, Continues Push for Reforms", "2026-03-05", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI 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.\n\nInstead, 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.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5857", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of War Powers Resolution", "2026-03-05", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cThe Trump administration has again launched the U.S. into a reckless war without congressional authorization, and it\u2019s 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.\n\nThis 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.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5873", "Moore, Garcia, Scholten Lead Effort to Commemorate School Social Work Week and Increase Pipeline of School Social Workers", "2026-03-04", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced a bill recognizing March 2nd \u2013 March 6th as School Social Work Week and legislation establishing a grant program to recruit and retain school social workers.\n\n\u201cSchool social workers provide critical services to our students, including mental health care. With so many of our young people facing mental health struggles, we must address the shortage of these social workers in our schools, so students don\u2019t feel alone and can access the support they need. Our legislation helps our students and recognizes school social workers\u2019 life-changing work in our communities,\u201d said Rep. Moore.\n\n\u201cEvery single day, school social workers across the country work tirelessly to help students overcome mental health challenges, bullying, and stress both inside and outside of the classroom. When I worked as a social worker, I saw firsthand how the support of school social workers improved the lives of children, their families, and the broader community. As Chair of the Congressional Social Work Caucus, I\u2019m proud to support the following legislation recognizing School Social Work Week and to advocate for more professionals in schools. I encourage everyone to thank our school social workers, because their success plays a vital role in shaping our future leaders,\u201d said Rep. Garcia.\n\n\u201cDuring School Social Work Week, we recognize the incredible school social workers across West Michigan and our whole country who show up for our students every day,\u201d said Rep. Scholten. \u201cAt a time when so many young people are facing mental health challenges, school social workers provide critical support that helps students feel safe and supported. Their work removes barriers, connects families with vital resources, and helps create an environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. I\u2019m proud to lead this effort to make sure their services are available to every student who needs them, and I\u2019m grateful for their deep commitment to our communities.\u201d\n\nSchool social workers are mental health professionals and provide many services, including leading crisis intervention, supporting behavioral management in the classroom, creating educational programs, and serving as a community-liaison to provide child-specific resources and support to families. The School Social Work Association of America and other professional organizations recommend one school social worker for every 250 students. However, according to the National School Counselor Association, the national ratio is 408 students to one school social worker.\n\nThe School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act Summary", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:05:58Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-khanna-schakowsky-reintroduce-bill-strengthen-medicare-define", "Pocan, Khanna, Schakowsky Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Medicare, Define Alternative Plans", "2026-03-04", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) reintroduced the \u201cSave Medicare Act.\u201d This bill renames so-called \u201cMedicare Advantage\u201d plans, prohibits private insurers from using \u201cMedicare\u201d in plan titles or advertisements, and imposes significant fines for any insurer that engages in this deceptive practice.\n\nMany cable news watchers get inundated with commercials for private healthcare plans during the open enrollment period. Because of that, Reps. Pocan, Khanna, and Schakowsky previously filmed a video explaining why Medicare Advantage is not Medicare.\n\n\u201cOnly Medicare is Medicare. It is one of the most popular and essential services the government provides,\u201d Congressman Pocan said. \u201cPrivate, so-called \u2018Medicare\u2019 plans run by private insurers undermine traditional Medicare and create confusion. They often leave patients without the benefits they need while overcharging the federal government for corporate profit. This bill makes clear what is \u2013 and what is not \u2013 Medicare, and ensures this essential program will continue to serve seniors and other Americans for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s time to be honest about Medicare Advantage,\" said Congressman Ro Khanna. \u201cIt\u2019s a private insurance program that too often boosts profits by limiting coverage, while the name itself misleads seniors into thinking it\u2019s traditional Medicare. That\u2019s wrong. This legislation will stop private insurers from cashing in on the Medicare name. We should be working to protect and expand real Medicare instead.\u201d\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s be clear: Medicare Advantage is not Medicare. These private insurance plans use Medicare\u2019s trusted name while too often denying medically necessary care, restricting providers, and overcharging taxpayers by billions. That is unacceptable. We have seen insurers exploit the system to boost profits at the expense of seniors,\" said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. \"This crucial legislation will end deceptive marketing and ensure beneficiaries understand the difference between Traditional Medicare and private insurance plans. Seniors deserve transparency, accountability, and the full benefits they have earned.\u201d\n\nThe \u201cSave Medicare Act\u201d will eliminate the confusion private insurers have relied upon for years to enroll unsuspecting seniors, and restore true Medicare as the primary health plan older Americans rely on.\n\nCo-sponsors include: Mark Pocan (WI-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Grace Meng (NY-06), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12)\n\nEndorsing organizations include: Center for Health and Democracy, Just Care USA, Social Security Works, Physicians for a National Health Program", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:18:47Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5855", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on U.S.- Israel Strikes on Iran", "2026-02-28", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI object to this lawless military operation in Iran. The Administration\u2019s decision to pursue these operations without congressional authorization again demonstrates Trump\u2019s inability to engage in diplomacy and respect Congress as a co-equal branch of government.\n\nBombs are not a substitute for long-term strategy and diplomacy. As evident in June\u2019s strikes, dropping bombs in Iran did not yield results or halt their nuclear ambitions, and will not produce those outcomes now.\n\nBut now founding members of the \u2018Board of Peace\u2019 are bombing the Iranian people, who have already suffered so much at the hands of their government.\n\nIn authorizing these strikes without Congress, the candidate who campaigned on peace is now bent on starting wars. Congress should have acted after the first ill-advised attack. Speaker Johnson must allow a vote on the War Powers Resolution to stop another forever war.\"", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5874", "Representatives Gwen Moore and David Schweikert Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Tribal Communities", "2026-02-26", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and David Schweikert (R-AZ-01) introduced the Tribal Tax Investment and Reform Act of 2026, H.R. 7705, legislation to ensure that tribal governments can access tax programs and economic incentives on an equal basis with state and local governments.\n\n\u201cTribal governments have faced unfair hurdles when trying to finance economic development projects and meet pressing needs in their communities. This legislation honors tribal sovereignty and our trust obligations by providing parity in the tax code between tribal governments and state and local governments. For example, we make it easier to support public infrastructure projects and build affordable housing like state and local governments can. I am proud to partner with my fellow Ways and Means colleague, Rep. David Schweikert, in advancing this important legislation.\u201d said Rep. Moore.\n\n\u201cRight now the tax code treats tribal governments like an afterthought instead of governments with the same basic responsibilities as states and counties. When tribes cannot use the same bond tools, housing credits and investment incentives everyone else takes for granted, projects stall and growth in Indian Country falls behind. This bill starts to clean that up so tribal governments can finance infrastructure, housing and private investment under clear, predictable rules. I am grateful to work with Representative Moore on a reform that respects tribal self-government and focuses on real economic opportunity instead of red tape,\u201d said Rep. Schweikert.\n\n\u201cThe National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) applauds the introduction of the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2025 in the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Congresswoman Gwen Moore and her bipartisan colleagues.\n\nThis legislation represents a crucial advancement in recognizing Tribal sovereignty within the federal tax code and ensuring Tribal governments have equitable access to tax credits, bonds, and other investment tools needed to strengthen Tribal self-determination and create jobs in Indian Country. Without these legislative changes, Tribal Nations face constraints that states and local governments do not. This Act would allow Tribal governments to access tax-exempt bond financing to fund projects and to issue certain private activity bonds to drive public-private investments, thereby generating regional growth and job creation throughout Indian Country. Tribal Nations have long called for amendments to bring parity to their governments, and recently renewed the call with Resolution #SEA-25-099 at NCAI\u2019s 82nd Annual Convention in November.\n\nNCAI urges Congress to advance this long-overdue reform, honor federal trust responsibilities, and ensure Tribal Nations have the same opportunities as state and local governments to invest in their communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cNAFOA welcomes renewed momentum in Congress with the reintroduction of the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act in the House. Paired with its Senate companion, S.2022, this legislation updates the federal tax code to better respect Tribal sovereignty, correcting persistent inequities and creating new opportunities for Tribal economic development.\n\nWe thank Congresswoman Moore and Congressman Schweikert for their bipartisan leadership and urge Congress to act swiftly. With its passage, Tribal Nations will have greater capacity to foster sustainable growth and strengthen infrastructure in their communities, and also become important drivers of America\u2019s economic progress,\u201d said NAFOA Board President Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.\n\nThe Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act\n\nThis legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that Indian tribal governments are treated consistent with state and local governments under federal law. Additionally, this bill removes undue barriers to tribal economic development. The federal government has trust obligations and treaty responsibilities to Native Americans and tribes, that are founded in the US government\u2019s duty to uphold tribal sovereignty and self-governance. With this bill, Congress can better address unique problems and challenges of Tribal Nations and empower the sovereignty of Indian tribes.\n\nKey Provisions\n\nTreatment of Tribes as States with Respect to Bond Issuances and Excise Taxes. This section repeals the \u201cessential government function\u201d (EGF) test that limits the ability of Tribes to issue governmental bonds. This section also establishes private activity bond volume cap rules to enable tribal governments to issue private activity bonds for economic development purposes like state and local governments can. For Alaska Native Tribal Governments, a separate allocation is established. Additionally, this section places Tribes on equal footing with state and local governments with respect to select excise taxes, including manufacturing and communication excise taxes.\n\nIncreased effectiveness of Tribal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in Indian Country. The LIHTC program provides tax incentives to developers to create affordable housing, but credits are often unavailable to tribes. This section modifies the definition of difficult development area to include an Indian area for the purposes of determining eligible basis.\n\nCreation of New Markets Tax Credit for tribal statistical areas. This section creates an annual $175 million New Markets Tax Credit for low-income Tribal communities and for projects that serve or employ Tribe members. NMTC Program attracts private capital to economically distressed communities by providing tax credits to investors. This section addresses the low rate of NMTC deployment in Indian Country through a credit set-aside.", 1, "2026-04-02T05:33:17Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-introduces-resolution-recognizing-hiv-not-crime-awareness-day", "Pocan Introduces Resolution Recognizing \u201cHIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day\u201d", "2026-02-25", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day resolution, which recognizes nationwide February 28 as \u201cHIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day.\u201d This is a call to action to end the criminalization of people living with HIV and to promote science-based public health policy.\n\n\u201cIn 2026, it should not be a crime to live with HIV, but in nearly 3/4ths of the states, there are still HIV-specific exposure or transmission laws, and more than half of the states impose enhanced criminal penalties based solely on a person\u2019s HIV status. That is wrong. It\u2019s long past time to remove the stigma of HIV/AIDS. This resolution will encourage the repeal of outdated laws, promote medically accurate HIV education, and support increased funding for prevention, treatment, and care. Having a disease should not be a crime. Plain and simple.\u201d\n\nCo-sponsors include: Mark Pocan (WI-02), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Danny Davis (IL-07), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Mark Takano (CA-39), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02)\n\nEndorsing organizations include: Advocates for Youth, AIDS United, ANEA Coalition, Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Equality Federation, Health Not Prisons Collective, HIV Medicine Association, HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, National Working Positive Coalition, National Working Positive Coalition, PWN-NYS, Ribbon-A Center of Excellence, SAGE, Save HIV Funding Campaign, SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change, Strategies for High Impact, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus, ALINT Consulting, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Florida National Organization for Women, Miss Trans Star National, NASTAD, NHAAN, NMAC, Positive Women's Network-USA, PrEP4All, Pwn-Pa, RiseUpToHIV, SisterReach, The 6:52 Project Foundation, The Center for HIV Law and Policy, The Sero Project, The Well Project, Treatment Action Group, Women\u2019s Health & Evolutionary Wellness, AIDS Foundation Chicago, Colorado Organizations and Individuals Responding to HIV/AIDS (CORA), Health Not Handcuffs Alliance - SC, HIV Modernization Movement-Indiana, Louisiana Coalition on Criminalization and Health, Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Positive Iowans Taking Charge, TENT, Vivent Health, Vivent Health, We the Positive Network/My Brother's Keeper, Equality California, Silver State Equality, AIDS Foundation Chicago, Arianna's Place, Five Horizons Health Services, ACT UP Cleveland, CareSouth Carolina (Care Innovations), Posada Strategy Consulting", 1, "2026-06-24T06:25:30Z", "2026-06-24T06:26:49Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5853", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Decision on President Trump\u2019s Tariffs", "2026-02-20", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI welcome this decision, which reaffirms Congress\u2019s constitutional authority to impose tariffs. Since the start of this Administration, Trump has failed to acknowledge that Congress is a coequal branch of government. While there are other statutes which the President may use to try and pursue this misguided tariff policy, this ruling is clear that he misused the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to claim a \u2018national emergency\u2019 and impose reckless, illegal tariffs that Congress did not authorize.\n\nAs a result, the President\u2019s chaotic trade policy has created economic pain for small businesses, higher prices for working families, and harmed relations with key allies. As many Republicans stood idly by, Ways and Means Democrats have pushed back against these tariffs to reassert their congressional authority.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5852", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces State of the Union Guest", "2026-02-19", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI\u2019m excited to invite Kara Pitt-D\u2019Andrea, Executive Director of Milwaukee\u2019s Renaissance Child Development Center, to the State of the Union. As a small business leader, Kara has seen firsthand how ACA premium tax credits provide affordable health care and economic stability for working families and early childhood educators, including several members of her own team.\n\nAs she continues to advocate for extending these credits, she brings the perspective of both an employer and marketplace participant to the State of the Union.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5849", "Moore, Yakym Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Increase Access to Homeownership", "2026-02-12", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to help working families afford their first mortgages. The Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act (H.R. 7414) makes improvements to the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs that make first-time homeownership possible for thousands of families every year. Since the programs\u2019 inception, nearly 4 million families who earn below the area median income have become homeowners for the first time. Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has used MRBs to help more than 130,000 Wisconsinites purchase a home and has issued MCCs to just over 2,100 households.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe need to fully leverage every resource to bring the dream of homeownership to more families, including in Milwaukee, where racial disparities in homeownership remain stark,\u201d Rep. Moore said. \u201cSince their inception, the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) have helped 4 million low- and moderate-income families become homeowners. Our bicameral, bipartisan legislation makes important enhancements to these long-standing programs, so they can better serve Americans and their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor too many first-time buyers, the American Dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach,\u201d Rep. Yakym said. \u201cUpdating these bonds and tax credits will help reduce interest costs and make it easier for hardworking Hoosiers to achieve that dream.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) thanks Representatives Rudy Yakym and Gwen Moore for taking the lead on this commonsense legislation to increase bond resources for affordable housing and make homeownership more affordable for working families,\u201d Stockton Williams, Executive Director of NCSHA said. \u201cMortgage Revenue Bonds and Mortgage Credit Certificates historically have been the state housing finance agencies primary tool for financing affordable homeownership opportunities for low-and moderate-income households, having helped more than four million home buyers combined. This legislation will enact simple yet effective reforms that will allow MRBs and MCCs to serve even more homebuyers at a time when homeownership is increasingly out of reach for many Americans.\u201d\n\nCongress provides each state with an amount of private activity bonds (PABs), which include MRB and MCC programs issued by housing finance agencies to support homeownership for families earning below 115% of area median income. MRBs are tax-exempt bonds that help fund below-market interest-rate mortgages for qualifying homebuyers. MCCs are issued directly to qualifying homebuyers, who are then entitled to a non-refundable federal tax credit annually. MCCs and MRBs lower costs for low- and moderate-income homeowners, which can make sustainable homeownership possible.\n\nThis is the House of Representatives Companion bill that was previously introduced by U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV.) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA.).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5850", "Moore, Dingell, Fitzpatrick, and Kim Introduce Resolution Designating February 2026 as \u201cNational Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month\u201d", "2026-02-12", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, introduced a resolution designating February 2026 as \u201cNational Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur bipartisan resolution recognizes teen dating violence as a public health crisis and highlights the importance of providing education and culturally specific outreach to teens on healthy relationships. These efforts can support their well-being, help prevent intimate partner violence, and equip teens with skills that serve them through adulthood,\u201d said Rep. Gwen Moore.\n\n\"Approximately 1 in 12 high school students -1 in 5 girls and 1 in 10 boys- experience some sort of abuse from a dating partner. Yet, many parents and educators don't talk to teenagers about dating violence,\u201d said Rep. Debbie Dingell. \"This resolution shines a light on the tragic short- and long-term impacts of teen dating violence. It is critical for teens to understand what healthy relationships look like, and to know where they can turn for help if they feel unsafe.\u201d\n\n\u201cThere is no higher priority than the safety and well-being of our children,\u201d said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. \u201cTeen dating violence is a serious and preventable threat affecting young people in every community across our nation. We cannot accept it, and we cannot ignore it. We must confront it directly by speaking openly, acting early, and ensuring every family and every school has the tools needed to stop abuse before it takes root. Our message is unmistakable: prevention is possible, accountability matters, and the safety of our children will always come first.\u201d\n\n\u201cTeen dating violence is a preventable crisis affecting young people in every community,\u201d said Rep. Young Kim. \u201cRecognizing February as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month shines a light on this issue and sends a clear message: every teen deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected. I\u2019m proud to work alongside Congresswoman Gwen Moore to advance this bipartisan, commonsense legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cEach February, the National Network to End Domestic Violence is honored to recognize Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Preventing violence requires action long before a crisis occurs, including equipping young people with the tools to identify warning signs, set boundaries, and seek support. We thank Representatives Moore, Dingell, and Fitzpatrick for introducing this resolution and for their continued leadership in ensuring that local domestic violence programs have the resources they need to raise awareness and prevent violence before it begins,\u201d said Tonia Moultry-Pace, National Network to End Domestic Violence.\n\n\"Every day, we hear from young people at The Hotline and our youth helpline, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, who are navigating the complexities of dating violence. Teen dating violence is a preventable, pervasive issue that demands our urgent attention. This resolution reaffirms that we all have a part to play in educating young people on healthy relationships and recognizing the signs of abusive relationships.\" said Katie Ray-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of the National Domestic Violence Hotline.\n\n\u201cTeen relationships are where young people first learn what love looks like \u2014 and how they should be treated,\u201d said Meredith Jacobs, CEO of Jewish Women International. \u201cIf control, coercion, or constant monitoring show up there, those behaviors can start to feel normal. That\u2019s what makes teen dating violence so serious \u2014 early experiences shape what someone accepts, what they question, and whether they recognize abuse later in life. We\u2019re grateful to Representatives Gwen Moore and Brian Fitzpatrick for introducing this resolution and keeping attention on relationship patterns that can have lifelong consequences,\u201d said Rachel Graber, Jewish Women International.\n\n\u201cIt is more important than ever that we draw attention to the seriousness of teen dating violence and implement strategies to prevent it,\u201d said Esta Soler, President and Founder of Futures Without Violence. \u201cThank you Representatives Moore, Dingell and Fitzpatrick for your ongoing leadership in fighting this scourge. Now we must invest in what works and fully fund the programs at the CDC, Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services and Office on Violence Against Women that address this critical issue.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nTeen dating violence\u2014which includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, and/or stalking\u2014affects almost half of teens, and these survivors become twice as likely to consider suicide.\n\n1 in 9 female high school students report experiencing sexual dating violence compared to 1 in 36 males, and this gender disparity persists into adulthood.[1] Risk factors like poverty, high alcohol outlet density, and weak community sanctions only amplify this threat.[2]\n\nThis resolution aims to support healthy relationship development and efforts to prevent intimate partner violence.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-biggs-introduce-audit-pentagon-act", "Pocan, Biggs Introduce Audit the Pentagon Act", "2026-02-12", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-founder and co-chair of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, and U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Audit the Pentagon Act, which aims to increase transparency and accountability in the defense budget.\n\nAs of December 2025, the Pentagon has failed its 8th consecutive audit. According to a recent GAO report, the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to be unable to account for billions of dollars' worth of assets.\n\n\u201cFor a department that gets more than $1 trillion a year, it\u2019s essential that they be able to pass a financial audit,\u201d said Congressman Pocan. \u201cAfter eight consecutive failed audits, the Defense Department remains the only federal agency to have never passed an audit. The Audit the Pentagon Act will create a powerful incentive for the Department to get its fiscal house in order, or otherwise face funding reductions. The Pentagon has a history of little accountability while pouring billions into weapons systems that just don't work properly, and it\u2019s past time they be held accountable for this irresponsible stewardship of taxpayer funds.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor years, the Pentagon has failed audit after audit while Congress continues to write blank checks. That\u2019s unacceptable,\u201d said Congressman Biggs. \u201cThe American people demand accountability for every taxpayer dollar\u2014especially when we\u2019re spending more than $1 trillion on our defense annually, and we\u2019re facing a $38 trillion national debt. The Audit the Pentagon Act imposes tangible consequences for bureaucratic failure. A strong national defense demands both readiness and fiscal responsibility. The era of endless excuses must end.\u201d\n\nThis bipartisan legislation would provide the basis for critical fiscal reforms within the Department of Defense by imposing consequences on agencies and elements that fail audits. Specifically, it would administer a 0.5% cut to the budget of any office at the Pentagon that does not achieve an unqualified opinion on its full financial statements for the first year of the bill\u2019s enactment, then rises to a 1.0% cut for subsequent years. The bill exempts funding for personnel, families, and military healthcare from these automatic cuts. It would also reassure the public that Congress is working to ensure that the Pentagon is held to the same standard as all other federal agencies that are required by law to pass an independent external audit each year.", 1, "2026-06-11T06:38:38Z", "2026-06-11T06:41:07Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5845", "Moore, Dingell Express Concern Over Pausing Funding Over Domestic Violence and Rape Prevention", "2026-02-11", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to express serious concerns about potential pauses for the only federal funds dedicated to the primary prevention of domestic and sexual based violence \u2013 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s (CDC) Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) and the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliance (DELTA).\n\n\u201cA grant recipient shared that, per a call with staff with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff, all but 12 states have had their funding for these programs denied due to not following the President\u2019s Executive Order issued on August 7, 2025, \u2018Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking\u2019,\u201d the lawmakers write. \u201cThey shared that they were instructed by staff to make changes to their documentation in order to comply with the Executive Order and receive the funding, and were given only five days to make these \u201ccorrections\u201d.\n\n\u201cThis directive lacks necessary clarity and threatens to create economic instability for recipients that rely on this funding,\u201d the lawmakers continue. \u201cThese critical programs are evidence based, successful, and require this funding from the CDC to help local grantees implement their work.\n\n\u201cThese vital, often life-saving programs need adequate resources to serve our communities,\u201d the lawmakers conclude. \u201cDomestic and sexual violence can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time and it is critical we have programs in place to not only respond to violence after it happens, but also to get to the root of the problem and learn how to prevent it from occurring at all. Investment in prevention of domestic and sexual violence bolsters the health and safety of our communities. Continued interruptions to these grant programs will undermine our nation\u2019s public health response to domestic and sexual violence.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5843", "Moore, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Housing for Foster Youth", "2026-02-10", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act. This legislation aims to help youth transitioning out of foster care obtain housing by partnering with states and local services to better coordinate housing vouchers and opportunities.\n\n\u201cWe must boost investments in our foster youth and foster families. That is one of my priorities as co-chair of the bipartisan Caucus on Foster Youth, and why I joined Rep. LaHood in introducing the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act. Our bill would help improve coordination between existing housing programs at HUD and child welfare systems while providing states more flexibility to use Chafee funds to help cover housing-related costs and services for foster youth as they age out. These efforts will better support foster youth and their long-term stability,\u201d said Congresswoman Moore.\n\n\"As Chairman of the Work and Welfare Subcommittee, I take seriously our responsibility to ensure that future generations have the best chance to succeed,\" said Congressman LaHood. \"I thank Congresswoman Moore for her leadership and joining me to introduce the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act to better help youth transitioning out of foster care find stable housing. We must continue our work to uplift the most vulnerable among us and provide them with resources to pursue the American Dream.\"\n\nBill Highlights:\n\nImproves access to housing by strengthening coordination with federal Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers available through public housing agencies.\n\nAllows Chafee funds to be used for housing supportive services outside of the existing 30% cap on \u201croom or board,\u201d provides flexibility to determine the cap based on a rolling average over five years, and aligns age eligibility with FYI vouchers.\n\nBackground:\n\nNearly 35 percent of former foster youth experienced homelessness by age 21. Lack of stable housing is one of the biggest barriers to adulthood for transition-age foster youth.\n\nThe Foster Youth Housing Act clarifies that the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) is intended to strengthen coordination between federal housing and child welfare programs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/all-14-pocans-earmarks-now-signed-law", "All 14 of Pocan's Earmarks Now Signed into Law", "2026-02-04", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "February 4, 2026\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after 14 of his earmarks have now been signed into law as part of the FY2026 government funding process:\n\n\u201cThese projects provide a major investment in our region, helping our economy and making a real difference in communities across Wisconsin and the country,\u201d said Congressman Pocan. \u201cI\u2019m pleased that 14 Community Project Funding awards for Wisconsin\u2019s 2nd Congressional District have now been signed into law. These projects will reach all over the district, and I look forward to seeing their impact for years to come.\u201d\n\nThe FY26 Appropriations bills include a number of provisions benefiting Wisconsin\u2019s 2nd Congressional District, including:\n\n$1,200,000 for the Great Sauk State Trail Bicycle Rail Trail Connection Project: to support completing 20+ years of work to create the rail to trail corridor across Sauk County, linking vital major trails together and providing development that creates vibrant and diverse community economies.\n\n$1,031,000 for the UW-Madison Entrepreneurship Science Lab\u2019s Statistical Analysis for Rapid Commercialization of University Ideas and Research (STARCUIR) Initiative: to generate new research at UW-Madison that can be applied to increase the number of economically impactful companies formed in Madison and across the state of Wisconsin by students and recent graduates of UW-Madison.\n\n$1,031,000 for the UW-Madison Criminal Justice Forensic Assistance Project: to support a Criminal Justice Forensic Assistance Project within the Law School, which improves and aids the criminal justice system through forensic analysis, DNA testing, and expert research.\n\n$1,000,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County: for an initiative focused on guiding youth away from incarceration, improving their overall well-being, and fostering their career and educational goals.\n\n$1,000,000 for Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers (MARC), Inc.\u2019s Mount Horeb Rural Community Health & Employment Services Facility Construction Project: to support the construction of a new facility to provide essential health and employment services for adults with developmental disabilities in a rural community.\n\n$1,000,000 for the City of Mineral Point Lead Service Line Replacement: to replace lead and galvanized service lines connected to the City\u2019s water system to achieve zero lead in test results by the beginning of 2027.\n\n$1,000,000 for the Sauk Prairie Healthcare Rural Clinic Construction Project: to support the expansion of an existing rural health clinic in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, that has limited capacity and is unable to offer new, in-person services.\n\n$850,000 for the City of Madison Metro Transit Bus Safety Initiative: to support equipping Madison Metro\u2019s new fleet of 60-foot buses with technology upgrades to warn bus drivers of impending collisions and improve public safety.\n\n$572,000 for the Dodgeville Fire & Rescue Training Tower Construction Project: to support the construction of a three-story fire training tower designed to significantly enhance the training capabilities of the Dodgeville Fire Department and provide a shared resource for other regional fire departments and emergency response teams.\n\n$525,000 for the City of Middleton Graber Greenway Project: to establish a continuous greenway between Graber Pond and the Pheasant Branch Conservancy, surrounding the existing drainageway with conservancy lands and enhanced stormwater management facilities.\n\n$500,000 for the Innovation Center Stoughton Youth and Young Adult STEM Education Project: to establish a regional innovation center to provide youth and young adult STEM education and programming, including in robotics, automation, advanced materials design, and additive manufacturing, in south-central Wisconsin.\n\n$400,000 for the Reedsburg Oral Healthcare Facility Renovation Project: to support the renovation of an existing, former primary care clinic into a new dental clinic to serve the rural city of Reedsburg in Sauk County, Wisconsin.\n\n$400,000 for the City of Edgerton Veterans Park Site Improvements Project: to support a planned site improvement project at the Edgerton Veterans' Park to enable the city to construct a multi-purpose park shelter that would provide a for a covered location for family gatherings and community events, including farmers\u2019 markets and other small business activities, as well as local holiday celebrations.\n\n$250,000 for the Village of Loganville Street and Utility Improvements: to support replacement and upgrades of local road and utility infrastructure, including base and asphalt, curb and gutter, new water mains to replace currently undersized water mains, replacement hydrants, sidewalks, storm sewer upgrades, and sanitary sewer adjustments as needed.\n\nAs a member of the Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for drafting all federal funding legislation, Rep. Pocan looks forward to Wisconsin \u2013 and Wisconsin\u2019s 2nd Congressional District \u2013 receiving the funding it needs and deserves.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-11T06:38:38Z", "2026-06-11T06:41:07Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5840", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Pushes for Meaningful Change at Department of Homeland Security", "2026-02-03", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cMy constituents are concerned about ICE\u2019s increasingly cruel tactics directed at too many communities around the country, including our neighbors in Minnesota. I echo their concerns, which is why I voted \u2018No\u2019 on a full year DHS funding bill last month, and this legislation to keep funding DHS through February 13, 2026, without any meaningful reforms.\n\nDHS is rogue and needs meaningful change, and unfortunately, simply maintaining the status quo will not meet the moment or respond to the cries from our communities.\n\nI will continue to push for legislation that actually helps make our communities safer and bring real accountability and reforms to DHS.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5841", "Representative Gwen Moore Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence", "2026-02-03", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, DC\u2014 U.S. Representative Gwen Moore joined her colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026 (FVPSA). The bill will reauthorize and expand funding for programs focused on supporting survivors and preventing family and domestic violence. These programs are the only federal funding sources under the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to providing domestic violence prevention services.\n\nThe legislation is co-led in the House by Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Young Kim (R-CA-40).Companion legislation is led by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE).\n\n\u201cIn the face of danger and distress, many victims are left defenseless with no secure place to turn. This bipartisan bill would reauthorize several critical federal efforts to prevent domestic violence and support survivors, including to provide access to temporary shelter for those who need it the most. I will continue to be a champion for survivors, to work to end domestic violence, and call on policymakers from both sides of the aisle to support the Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2026,\u201d said Rep. Gwen Moore.\n\n\u201cThe anguish of far too many survivors of domestic violence is a painful and unshakeable reminder of our fundamental need to put an end to it. We must do all we can to keep children and families safe, and we are long past due for a reauthorization of these vital programs,\u201d said Rep. Lucy McBath. \u201cThis bill helps provide survivors a way up, a way out, and a way forward\u2014answering the call of state, local, and tribal leadership for more resources and increased funding to help end domestic violence. I thank my colleagues for their continued support.\"\n\n\u201cThis bill strengthens our response to domestic violence by increasing funding, updating outdated policies, and making sure more survivors can actually access help,\u201d said Senator Lisa Murkowski. \u201cIt supports Tribal communities and culturally specific organizations, and ensures hotlines and local programs have the tools they need to meet growing demand. Most importantly, it helps survivors find safety, stability, and a path forward\u2014no matter where they live. I\u2019m proud to reintroduce the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act to ensure victims and their children can access the help they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cMore than 10 million Americans experience domestic violence annually. It impacts every state, city, and community across our nation,\u201d said Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to stand with this bipartisan and bicameral coalition to reintroduce the Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act and support programs focused on prevention, protection, and support.\u201d\n\nThe Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5828", "Moore, Shaheen, Baldwin, McBath, and Dingell Reintroduce Legislation to Support Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers", "2026-01-23", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04), alongside Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Reps. Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06), reintroduced the Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable (MAMA) Act, H.R. 7227, legislation to make mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum women more affordable. The bill builds on urgent national efforts to confront the maternal health crisis by ensuring that private and public health care plans that cover mental health care and substance use treatment provide that care without a copay.\n\n\u201cMaternal mental health conditions \u2014 including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders \u2014 are among the most common complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period affecting hundreds of thousands of families every year. Yet cost remains one of the biggest barriers to treatment, particularly for low-income individuals and people of color,\u201d said Rep. Moore. \u201cThe Mental Health and MAMA Act will help break down those barriers, so that mothers, parents, and caregivers can get the support they need, when they need it most.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn recent years, we\u2019ve seen that pregnant women and new moms across the country face an escalating and deeply worrying mental health crisis. At the federal level, there\u2019s much more we can do to make sure that expectant and new mothers have the resources and support services they need as they navigate life with a newborn,\u201d said Senator Shaheen. \u201cI\u2019m proud to be introducing this bicameral bill alongside a group of my colleagues who understand the urgent need for more women to access a full range of mental health and substance use disorder services so that they\u2014and their families\u2014can thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe know pregnancy and postpartum can be extremely difficult, but too many expecting and new mothers still do not have access to the mental health care and support for addiction they need during these critical months,\u201d said Senator Baldwin. \u201cI\u2019m proud to support this commonsense legislation which will unlock sometimes lifesaving mental health and addiction care for millions of Americans, so mothers and babies are set up for success.\u201d\n\n\u201cLike so many in America, I struggled to get pregnant and with the challenges that came along with multiple miscarriages,\u201d said Rep. McBath. \u201cProtecting the mental health of the mother is one of the most important factors during pregnancy and postpartum. It is imperative that we help parents access the care they need to support their wellbeing so they may help their children thrive. I thank my colleagues for their continued support of this issue and for their work to keep our families healthy.\"\n\n\u201cOne of the highest risk times for a women\u2019s health and the health of her child is during pregnancy and the year after. If a woman is experiencing issued impacting her mental and emotional well-being, she should be able to get the care she needs. This legislation removes barriers and expands access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services for pregnant and postpartum women,\u201d said Rep. Dingell.\n\nThe Mental Health and MAMA Act would:\n\n\u2022Require commercial, Federal Employee Health Benefits, and state/local government health plans that provide mental health or substance use disorder services to cover those services with no cost-sharing from the onset of regular pregnancy care through one year postpartum.\n\n\u2022Extend continuity of care protections to ensure that individuals do not lose coverage or access to providers when plan networks change during pregnancy or the postpartum period.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5827", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Providing Billions More to Immigration Enforcement", "2026-01-22", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Moore voted against the 2026 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill and released the following statement:\n\n\u201cDespite repeated efforts by House and Senate Democrats to push for stronger accountability provisions, this bill fails to rein in a rogue agency that is creating fear in our communities, trampling on due process, detaining U.S. citizens, and using cruel and unnecessary tactics that consistently flout the law.\n\nFor instance, this legislation allows DHS to continue immigration operations in sensitive locations, such as schools, places of worship, and hospitals. It fails to require immigration officials to wear identification or to limit the use of masks by those officials unless absolutely necessary. It doesn\u2019t secure strong requirements that ICE comply with use of force guidelines to address too many instances of excessive use of force. The bill also wouldn\u2019t block the detention of American citizens. At the end of the day, this bill fails to implement any meaningful reforms that would protect our communities while still allowing for enforcement of our immigration laws.\n\nWithout these and other key reforms that Congress can enact using its power of the purse, I remain concerned that these abuses will only continue in our communities. We owe it to our communities to do more. After Republicans voted for $190 billion in additional funding for immigration enforcement in their so-called \u201cBig, Beautiful Bill without any safeguards, I cannot support a bill that provides more funds to immigration enforcement.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-introduces-bill-make-it-easier-access-lifesaving-prep", "Pocan Introduces Bill to Make it Easier to Access Lifesaving PrEP", "2026-01-21", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, introduced the PrEP Access Act, a bill that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive screening of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) services at their pharmacy. Currently, the only way to access PrEP and PEP is through a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Taking PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sexual exposure by 99 percent.\n\n\u201cAs chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, this bill just makes sense,\u201d Rep. Pocan said. \u201cWe\u2019ve made great strides in fighting this disease, but there is still more we can do. Making it easier for people to screen for this disease and access preventive medicine, rather than making folks go through hoops, is the right thing to do. Although prevention tools such as PrEP and PEP have transformed our ability to prevent HIV, access remains uneven and critically underutilized. We should be utilizing all available resources to bring this lifesaving medication to patients, including pharmacies.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe PrEP Access Act ensures Medicare beneficiaries can receive lifesaving HIV prevention services where and when they need them. States already authorize pharmacists to screen and furnish PrEP and PEP\u2014this legislation guarantees Medicare coverage so patients can receive timely pharmacist-provided care, which can mean the difference between preventing HIV or facing lifelong infection. I commend the leadership of Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-2) and the other caucus members, and I urge Congress to act now and pass this bill to save lives and help end HIV by 2030,\u201d stated Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, CEO, American Pharmacists Association (APhA).\n\nText of the legislation can be found here.\n\nCo-sponsors include: Mark Pocan (WI-02), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12)", 1, "2026-05-27T06:38:34Z", "2026-05-27T06:40:17Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-urges-wi-hospitals-resume-providing-gender-affirming-care", "Pocan Urges WI Hospitals to Resume Providing Gender Affirming Care", "2026-01-16", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MADISON, WI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent letters to UW Health and Children\u2019s Wisconsin expressing his sincere disappointment that both systems decided to stop providing gender affirming care to patients under the age of 18, despite the fact that there is currently no legal requirement to do so. Refusing to provide this care while it remains legal shows they are choosing to operate more as political organizations than as healthcare institutions.\n\nThese two hospital systems recently stopped providing gender affirming care for minors after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed rule alongside a Declaration from the Department of Health and Human Services, which sought to force healthcare providers to immediately stop providing gender affirming care to youth under 18 or risk exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. However, due to ongoing litigation, in which the State of Wisconsin is a party, hospitals are currently still able to provide this care. Despite this, Children\u2019s Wisconsin and UW Health have not yet resumed providing gender affirming care for patients under the age of 18.\n\nThe letters strongly urge each hospital system to immediately resume providing this critical, and often lifesaving care, pending any legal ruling that would jeopardize their ability to participate in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.\n\nPocan\u2019s letters are as follows:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m writing to express my sincere disappointment that UW Health [and Children\u2019s Wisconsin] have decided to stop providing gender affirming care to patients under the age of 18, despite the fact that there is currently no legal requirement to do so. Refusing to provide this care while it remains legal shows you are choosing to operate as more of a political organization than a healthcare institution. I strongly urge you to immediately resume providing this medically necessary and often lifesaving care pending a legal ruling in Oregon et al. v. Kennedy et al. that would threaten your hospital and providers with exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, for continuing to provide such care.\n\n\u201cI am aware that the Trump administration\u2019s efforts to restrict the provision of gender affirming care for transgender youth through various legal avenues has created an atmosphere of confusion, uncertainty, and anxiety for medical providers and facilities. However, more importantly, these efforts are having a devastating impact on the transgender young people who require this care and their families. Medical care for transgender youth is safe and effective, and is supported by every major medical association in the U.S., representing more than 1.3 million doctors. Restricting access to medical care for transgender youth not only endangers their health and wellbeing, but also strips parents of their ability to support their children in making informed healthcare decisions that let them live as their authentic selves.\n\n\u201cAs you may know, on January 6, 2026 the parties in Oregon et al. v. Kennedy et al., which includes the State of Wisconsin, filed a Joint Motion in which the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agreed to refrain from issuing any notices of intent to exclude or notices of exclusion until the earlier of the Court\u2019s decision on the motion for summary judgment or 30 days after the hearing on the motion for summary judgment. Given that this litigation is not likely to conclude for at least several months, hospitals may continue providing gender affirming care to transgender youth without risking the loss of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Continuing to deny such critical care at this time is an intentional decision to prioritize politics over patient care, and jeopardizes the health and wellbeing of transgender youth in Wisconsin.\n\n\u201cAgain, I strongly urge you to immediately resume the provision of gender affirming care for youth under 18 pending a legal outcome that would threaten your hospital and providers with exclusion from participation in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. Given the critical and often lifesaving nature of this care, there is no justification for refusing to provide it when there is currently no legal requirement or risk to your organization for doing so.\u201d", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/defense-spending-reduction-caucus-slams-pentagons-8th-failed-audit", "Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slams Pentagon\u2019s 8th Failed Audit", "2026-01-14", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after the Pentagon announced it failed its eighth consecutive audit late last month:\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s rich that just weeks after the Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit, Donald Trump called for boosting the Pentagon\u2019s budget beyond the already unthinkable $1 trillion mark, to an even more outrageous $1.5 trillion. We cannot justify continuing to increase the Pentagon\u2019s budget when the agency cannot even successfully pass a fiscal audit. The lack of accountability and transparency at the Pentagon is simply unacceptable, yet Congress continues to pour more and more taxpayer dollars into the agency each year. No other federal agency would be allowed to operate this way. It's past time to rein in wasteful spending on ineffective weapons programs, stop rewarding wealthy and powerful defense contractors, and restore fiscal discipline to the Pentagon.\u201d\n\nEvery federal department is required to conduct an annual audit; however, it took years for the Pentagon to complete its first one in 2018, and after eight attempts, it still has not passed.", 1, "2026-04-29T06:03:53Z", "2026-04-29T06:05:09Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5826", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Passage of Crime Victim Fund Legislation", "2026-01-13", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Last evening, the House passed the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (H.R. 909), which addresses recent shortages in Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) funds that have resulted in cuts to programs that help domestic violence survivors in our communities. H.R. 909 would provide additional revenues for this program by mandating that excess funds the government receives from civil monetary penalties against those who have defrauded the government under the False Claims Act fund VOCA through FY 2029.\n\n\u201cVOCA funding supports emergency shelters, crisis intervention, legal assistance, and other programs for vulnerable victims of violence. But for too long, states, including Wisconsin, were forced to close federal funding gaps, impacting vital service organizations in our community. I was pleased to support legislation that helps replenish VOCA funds. After enduring years of VOCA cuts, I urge the Senate to take up this legislation immediately to support victim service organizations and those they serve.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe Crime Victims Fund was established in 1984 and collects fines, settlements, and penalties from criminals and redirects those funds to victim service organizations, serving 6 million victims each year. Deposits into the Fund fluctuate from year to year, including consistent declines in recent years that have, resulted in lower funding for grants to community-based organizations. In Wisconsin and nationwide, these cuts hurt victim service organizations who were forced to cut staff and limit programs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5825", "Moore, Welch, Chu Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Bolster SNAP Benefits for Social Security Recipients", "2026-01-09", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) reintroduced the COLAs Don\u2019t Count Act, bicameral legislation, H.R. 6986, to allow households utilizing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - Foodshare in Wisconsin - to deduct annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) from their income when calculating eligibility and benefits under the food assistance program. Railroad retirement and veterans\u2019 benefit COLAs and state supplementation program payments would similarly be exempt.\n\n\u201cFor individuals and American families who rely on Social Security, SSI, and SNAP, the annual Social Security COLA increase can deliver economic support especially as inflation remains too high in our country. At the same time, the COLA can result in cuts to critical food assistance.\n\nOur legislation would exempt the Social Security COLA from being counted as income for purposes of determining SNAP eligibility and the benefit amount,\u201d said Rep. Moore. \u201cThis is similar to existing exemptions of many other federal benefits, which work to protect SNAP benefits for vulnerable Americans. As Republicans cut SNAP and food insecurity grows, Congress needs to advance this legislation to strengthen SNAP and help families keep food on the table.\u201d\n\n\u201cNearly 70,000 Vermonters rely on SNAP for vital hunger assistance, so it\u2019s essential this program accurately captures the financial reality of those who need it. Yet we\u2019re seeing SNAP recipients lose out on vital benefits because of outdated requirements that don\u2019t account for modern financial hardships,\u201d said Senator Welch. \u201cWe need to update SNAP to help families put food on the table and keep up with rising costs.\u201d\n\n\u201cSocial Security\u2019s annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are supposed to help our most vulnerable Americans, including seniors and Veterans, keep up with the rising cost of basic necessities. But for too many Americans, those COLA increases cause them to receive lower monthly food assistance benefits or even to lose eligibility altogether. It\u2019s harmful and unacceptable,\u201d said Rep. Chu. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join Representative Gwen Moore in introducing this common-sense bill to stop penalizing seniors by ensuring Social Security COLAs are no longer counted as income for the purposes of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility.\u201d\n\nIn 2023, approximately 9 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries were also SNAP recipients, with 33% of SNAP households receiving Social Security benefits (an average of $1,096) and 23% of households receiving SSI benefits (an average of $723 monthly). Each year, Social Security beneficiaries receive a COLA provided through the Social Security Act to ensure the value of benefits is not eroded by inflation. For 2026, the estimated 67.5 million Social Security beneficiaries and 7.3 million SSI beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA.\n\nWhen the income of a SNAP household rises, beneficiaries face a potential reduction in SNAP benefits or risk becoming ineligible, creating a benefits cliff. Further, as COLAs raise a household\u2019s overall income\u2014and are not considered an allowable deduction under SNAP\u2019s current income eligibility requirements\u2014it can impact households\u2019 ability to receive vital food assistance. For example, in 2023, an estimated 28,000 SNAP households lost their eligibility for the program as a result of Social Security COLAs, and 36% of SNAP recipients saw a decrease of an average of $32 per month in benefits. Without an exemption, vulnerable Americans can experience hunger and increased hardship. This legislation would protect their SNAP benefits from fluctuating annual COLA rates.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5822", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Slams Trump Administration Effort to Hurt Families, Target Blue States", "2026-01-08", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "The Trump administration announced an indiscriminate and harmful freeze on over $12 billion in critical child care funding in all states and another $8 billion in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF program), the Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block grant funding for California, Illinois, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, without any evidence justifying such an extraordinary action. The five states use the now-frozen funding to serve more than 2.5 million children, families, and seniors, providing services ranging from childcare and cash assistance to adult protective services and foster care. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration is weaponizing unverified fraud allegations to hurt low-income families in so-called \u2018blue\u2019 states. These programs help vulnerable families, including Trump supporters, access childcare, educational support, and job training, in addition to affording basic living expenses. Without them, eligible families will struggle to access services and supports, causing uncertainty and leaving them in limbo. Childcare is an important employment enabler but quality, affordable care is often hard to find, especially for lower income families.\n\nIt\u2019s clear that this Administration only uses allegations of fraud as a political tool. And once again, these political games show the Administration\u2019s blatant disregard for Congress\u2019s power of the purse.\n\nThis is not about fraud. And it is certainly not about acting in the best interest of the families who will be hurt by this arbitrary action. Unfortunately, it is those individuals and families who are already struggling the most with high energy, food, and grocery costs and who are most vulnerable to a sluggish labor market that will suffer because of this action. I expect legal challenges in the future, and I hope they stop these cruel, ill-advised efforts.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5823", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Safeguard Affordable Health Care for 24 Million Americans", "2026-01-08", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Thanks to Republican obstruction, Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits expired on December 31st. Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass legislation resulting from a successful discharge petition that she supported, which would provide a clean three-year extension of critical ACA enhanced premium tax credits.\n\n\u201cI believe that health care is a human right. The ACA remains a lifesaving resource for millions, including many in our community. Today I voted to protect affordable health care for 24 million Americans. This action is long overdue.\n\nI am pleased that several Republicans helped this bill reach the Floor and pass this chamber. Their support remains critical moving forward. With these credits now expired, it\u2019s past time that Republican leadership in both chambers join us in helping restore access to affordable health care.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5824", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Passage of FY 2026 Funding Legislation, Including Funding to Strengthen VAWA Services", "2026-01-08", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, the House considered and passed an appropriations package (H.R. 6938) including three long overdue FY 2026 funding bills for the Department of Commerce, Justice, and Science, for the Department of Interior and EPA, and for Energy and Water. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis funding package includes important provisions that support domestic survivors and reject many of the President\u2019s FY 2026 budget cuts for a wide range of science, environmental, and other programs vital to our region. While it is far from perfect, I was proud to vote for its passage. This legislation would provide $720 million for the Department of Justice\u2019s Violence Against Women\u2019s Act programs, an increase of $7 million. Earlier this year, I once again led my colleagues in the House in a bipartisan push for robust funding for these programs and to oppose the Administration\u2019s efforts to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from these programs.\n\nThis includes investing in VAWA culturally competent services, which make a meaningful difference for women in Wisconsin through programs like the Asha Project.\n\nI am also pleased this legislation reiterates Congress support for preserving the DOJ\u2019s Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) as a unique standalone office within the Department. I led a bipartisan effort last year opposing the Department of Justice\u2019s (DOJ) proposal to consolidate this office into the Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Existing law requires that OVW be an independent office providing direct engagement for victims and survivors of crime.\n\nI also applaud the bill\u2019s provision ensuring that organizations receive proper notice of grant opportunities. Last year, the Trump Administration removed these notices, sowing confusion and chaos for victim service organizations. I successfully pushed back against this effort and secured a provision in the funding bill requiring FY 2026 notice of funding opportunities (NOFO) for OVW programs be publicly posted within 90 days of the bill\u2019s enactment.\n\nAs the Trump Administration continues to undermine domestic violence services, I will keep working to lift up the needs of survivors.\u201d\n\nThe bill also rejects the President\u2019s cuts to science and environmental programs, which have concerned many of my constituents. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would receive $6.2 billion, $1.7 billion more than requested by the President.\n\nThe EPA, an agency the President targeted for deep cuts, would receive $8.8 billion, including $369 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which has been crucial to helping address legacy contamination issues in our region.\n\nThe President proposed to cut the EPA budget by half. The bill also rejects efforts to make deep cuts to the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and other key public lands agencies. NASA would receive $24.4 billion, $5.6 billion more than the President requested, including $3 billion above the request for NASA\u2019s Science activities and $143 million to support important STEM engagement activities. The bill would also provide $8.75 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF), which is $4.8 billion more than the President\u2019s request.\n\nThe measure passed the House by a vote of 397-28. The Senate is expected to begin consideration of the measure next week.\n\nKey Provisions\n\n$10 million for Culturally Specific Services. These programs provide critical support tailored to the unique needs, languages, to different victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. This program recognizes that there is not a one size that fits all approach to combating intimate partner violence.\n\nNotice of Funding Opportunities. The agreement directs the Department that the notices of funding opportunities for the grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other assistance provided for by the Office on Violence Against Women, Office of Justice Programs and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services shall be publicly posted no later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this act.\n\nUpon taking office, the Trump Admin removed FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) from the DOJ website which threatened the funding of OVW programs. Organizations were left scrambling as they were worried about their funding being stalled and several organizations cut staffers due to the uncertainty. . This provision in the CJS bill requires that DOJ do its job by requiring NOFOs to be posted no later than 90 days.\n\nDistinct Grant/making Components. The agreement directs the Department to maintain the Office on Violence Against Women and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services as distinct organizational grantmaking entities within the Department.\n\nThis provision maintains the distinct integrity of the Office of Violence Against Women as stated by law and Congressional intent.\n\nThe CJS funding portion of this bill includes five community funded projects that Congresswoman Moore secured:\n\n$133,000 for Great Lakes Dry Hootch ($133,000) to help support veterans struggling with PTSD/Substance Use Disorder through use of a BattlePeer app to provide veteran peer-to-peer support.\n\n$1.03 million for the Marquette Trauma Informed Project ($1.03 million) to help individuals experiencing mental health crises or struggling to access mental health resources, including through\n\n$300,000 for Word of Hope Ministries for a project that combines business development, prison re-entry services, and access to substance abuse and mental health treatment, with a focus on those leaving incarceration.\n\n$815,000 for the City of West Allis ($815,000) for new dispatch equipment to better support community and first responder safety by improving the ability of the City of West Allis and its\u2019 dispatchers and first responders in responding to calls for assistance from the public,\n\n$1.03 million for the City of Milwaukee to purchase new public safety radios.\n\nThe bill also includes several other programs benefitting the Milwaukee area secured by Senator Baldwin:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5821", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Escalations in Venezuela", "2026-01-03", "2026", "2026-01", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cBeginning with deadly and unjustified boat attacks, the President has now recklessly escalated to military action, endangering American lives without any legitimate national security rationale.\n\nTrump\u2019s justification for this aggression continues to be lacking. If he was truly concerned about drug trafficking, he wouldn\u2019t have pardoned a drug trafficker who helped bring thousands of pounds of cocaine into the United States. The other rationale he has offered relates to private property rights, which is even more troubling.\n\nAnd I am deeply troubled by the President again skirting Congress, this time to invade and now attempt to run a country, at the expense of our brave service members and apparently, the taxpayer.\n\nThe Speaker needs to call us back to Washington now. Congress is a co-equal branch of government and cannot be a bystander as America again tries regime change and another nation building misadventure.\n\nRepublicans in Congress must join us in checking this President and reasserting our constitutional authority.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T21:01:44Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-dean-lead-letter-trump-violations-ceasefire-gaza", "Pocan, Dean Lead Letter to Trump on Violations of the Ceasefire in Gaza", "2025-12-22", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) led a letter with 47 of their colleagues to President Trump expressing serious concerns regarding Israeli actions in Gaza that threaten the ceasefire framework, including continued bombardment against civilians, destruction of property, and insufficient delivery of humanitarian aid. The latest reporting indicates that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement more than 700 times since it was signed less than three months ago.\n\n\u201cGiven the longstanding relationship between the U.S. and Israel, it\u2019s imperative that we hold the Israeli government accountable for its actions,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cWe strongly urge your administration to exert maximum diplomatic pressure on the Israeli government, including by leveraging U.S. assistance, to ensure full compliance with the terms of the framework and an end to the continued acts of violence and destruction that undermine this fragile agreement and threaten the prospect of lasting peace in the region.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe recognize that both Hamas and Israel have committed ceasefire violations,\u201d the Members continued. \u201cHamas has continued their brutal campaign in Gaza, including by reasserting control of areas of Gaza by killing civilians, and has killed three Israeli soldiers. However, we are deeply concerned that the Israeli response to violations by Hamas have been severe and disproportionate, resulting in massive loss of life. In fact, since the start of the current ceasefire agreement on October 10, 2025, at least 356 Palestinians have been killed and more than 900 have been injured by Israeli attacks\u2026 On November 29, the Israeli military killed two brothers, aged 8 and 10, in a drone strike after they crossed into an Israeli-controlled area of Gaza, referring to the children as \u201csuspects\u201d in a statement that failed to acknowledge they were children. The total death toll from the war in Gaza has now surpassed 70,000, including over 20,000 children.\u201d\n\n\u201cAdditionally, since the beginning of the ceasefire Israeli forces have reportedly destroyed more than 1,500 buildings, many of which did not appear to be damaged prior to being destroyed. These actions raise significant concerns that Israel could be acting in violation of international humanitarian law which prohibits the destruction of civilian property unless absolutely necessary for military operations. We also are gravely concerned that the Israeli government is not allowing sufficient levels of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza,\u201d the Members go on to write. \u201cThe ceasefire agreement calls for 600 trucks per day to enter Gaza, but recent reports indicate that far fewer trucks are actually getting through. Insufficient and delayed aid deliveries will only exacerbate an already desperate humanitarian situation in Gaza where civilians are still facing severe malnutrition and starvation, the rampant spread of disease, and lack of access to healthcare, clean drinking water, sanitation, and shelter.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, the near daily violations of the ceasefire threaten to plunge the region back into full-scale war. It is imperative that your administration exerts maximum diplomatic pressure on the Israeli government, including by leveraging U.S. assistance, to bring an end to the near-daily attacks on civilians, including children, destruction of civilian property, and insufficient delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found here.\n\nThe list of signers includes: Pocan, Mark; Dean, Madeleine; Ansari, Yassamin; Barrag\u00e1n, Nanette; Beyer, Donald; Bonamici, Suzanne; Brownley, Julia; Carson, Andr\u00e9; Carter, Troy; Casar, Greg; Castro, Joaquin; Chu, Judy; Cohen, Steve; Crockett, Jasmine; DeLauro, Rosa; DeSaulnier, Mark; Dexter, Maxine; Doggett, Lloyd; Escobar, Veronica; Evans, Dwight; Foushee, Valerie; Frost, Maxwell; Garamendi, John; Garcia, Sylvia; Grijalva, Adelita; Hayes, Jahana; Hoyle, Val; Jackson, Jonathan; Jacobs, Sara; Jayapal, Pramila; Johnson, Henry; Kelly, Robin; Khanna, Ro; Lynch, Stephen; McCollum, Betty; McGovern, James; Randall, Emily; Salinas, Andrea; Schakowsky, Janice; Stansbury, Melanie; Thompson, Bennie; Tokuda, Jill; Tonko, Paul; Tran, Derek; Vel\u00e1zquez, Nydia; Waters, Maxine; Watson Coleman, Bonnie", 1, "2026-04-10T05:46:57Z", "2026-04-10T05:48:19Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5811", "Moore, DelBene Lead Members in Asking the IRS about Use of Artificial Intelligence to Manage Taxpayer Data", "2025-12-17", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), along with Members of the House Ways and Means Committee, sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the agency\u2019s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to interact with legacy code used to manage Americans\u2019 taxpayer data.\n\nThe Members are seeking answers about the IRS\u2019s plan to rely on AI tools to interface with its decades-old Common Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) systems, which continue to underpin the Individual Master File (IMF), the core repository for taxpayer accounts since the 1960s.\n\n\u201cWe hope this Administration shares our goal of ensuring any use of AI by the IRS is appropriately scrutinized, especially given the importance and significance of maintaining the integrity of the IMF and protecting taxpayer data from inappropriate access or exposure,\u201d the Members wrote.\n\nThe Members expressed concerns about the risks of using AI, especially when dealing with systems that manage sensitive taxpayer information and which are also responsible for processing tax returns for hundreds of millions of Americans. In the letter, the Members sought information on the agency\u2019s current and future AI use with its legacy COBOL systems, efforts to address potential inaccuracies and limitations, and taxpayer data protections.\n\nQuestions raised include:\n\nTo what extent has the IRS already started deploying AI to interact with its legacy COBOL systems and what future deployments are planned?\n\nWhat specific protections for the taxpayer data protected by Internal Revenue Code section 6103 are in place?\n\nThe lawmakers requested a written response from the IRS no later than January 10, 2025.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5812", "Republican Health Care Proposal Makes Health Care More Expensive, Ignores Premium Crisis", "2025-12-17", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cFor 15 years, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of Americans access high-quality health care coverage. It has saved lives! Building on its success, enhanced premium subsidies helped a record 24 million Americans access care. Now many of these Americans, including my constituents, are weeks away from facing soaring premium costs.\n\nAfter cutting Medicaid/BadgerCare to fund tax breaks for billionaires, today\u2019s legislation would continue the Republican assault on access to affordable health care. It would take away health care for low-income Americans and ignore the looming rise in premiums.\n\nWe can\u2019t wait another 15 years for Republicans to propose a health care plan that primarily serves the wealthy. Time is up, and Congress must act now. That\u2019s why I\u2019m so pleased several Republicans joined in signing Democrats\u2019 discharge petition to extend ACA premium subsidies, it\u2019s the only way we can protect our constituents\u2019 access to affordable, high-quality care.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5809", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on AGOA", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up H.R. 6500, the African Growth and Opportunity (AGOA) Extension Act. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cAGOA is an important trading tool that supports economic opportunities and development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2000, it has supported thousands of jobs in the region and plays a central role in the U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa trading relationship. But for months, unfortunately, AGOA has expired. It is vital that the Committee addresses that now.\n\nI understand this proposal does not include provisions to improve labor and environmental standards. We must work to build upon AGOA and ensure it serves workers and protects our environmental resources; these are critical priorities for me. I am committed to helping make those reforms in other reauthorizations and enhancing this crucial economic tool.\n\nI also support the HOPE (Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement) I and II and HELP (Haiti Economic Lift Program). As the people of Haiti experience extreme levels of violence and instability, it is even more important that we continue this program. While this program needs improvement, pulling the rug from under workers and manufacturers could only increase instability. We need to find ways to support the people of Haiti as they face challenges and hardship.\n\nI would be remiss if I didn\u2019t express my disappointment at Republicans\u2019 refusal to reauthorize the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA). This is a crucial program that supports workers who experience job loss and job insecurity due to trade. Leaving TAA out only hurts American workers. I supported Rep. Horsford\u2019s amendment to reauthorize this program, but Republicans chose to strike it down.\n\nI look forward to strengthening AGOA, so we can continue using trade to support progress and economic growth for the people of sub-Saharan Africa.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-rejects-fy26-defense-bill-costs-continue-skyrocket", "Pocan Rejects FY26 Defense Bill as Costs Continue to Skyrocket", "2025-12-10", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair and co-founder of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $890.6 billion FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill\u2019s topline does not reflect the additional $150 billion added to the Pentagon\u2019s budget through the Big Ugly Law this past July, pushing total military spending over $1 trillion for the first time. Rep. Pocan continues his streak of never having voted in favor of an NDAA since being elected to Congress in 2012.\n\n\u201cOnce again, Congress is choosing to funnel exorbitant sums into a bloated defense department instead of investing in the everyday needs of working families, like housing, healthcare, and rising costs at the grocery store. The Pentagon remains the only major agency that continues to fail an audit year after year. Yet we keep writing essentially blank checks to defense contractors with little accountability and few results to show for it, while ignoring the needs of our troops who bravely serve our nation. Until lawmakers prioritize people over the Pentagon and demand real oversight, I will continue opposing these reckless, out-of-control defense bills.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-07T05:38:05Z", "2026-04-07T05:39:14Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-booker-announce-reintroduction-world-aids-day-resolution", "Pocan, Booker Announce Reintroduction of World AIDS Day Resolution", "2025-12-03", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced a bicameral resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal of achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution also recognizes the impact of efforts by the United States and international organizations to combat HIV/AIDS, such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and the President\u2019s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and encourages greater coordination among the global community to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m honored to be part of a bipartisan group in Congress to recognize this important day,\u201d Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, said. \u201cWe\u2019re closer than ever before to eradicating this disease; we cannot give up now. This is the time for the government to fulfill its commitment to ending the HIV epidemic and for leaders around the globe to reaffirm their commitment to ending AIDS once and for all.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to work alongside Representatives Pocan and Fitzpatrick on this resolution, which recognizes the over 40 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS and the thousands of Americans who continue to lose their lives each year,\u201d said Senator Booker. \u201cAs the Trump Administration focuses on dismantling foreign assistance and refuses to recognize the goals of World AIDS Day, it is more critical than ever that the United States recommit to eradicating HIV/AIDS globally and remain a leader in supporting those currently living with HIV/AIDS, preventing the spread of disease, and ultimately achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5808", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore and County Executive David Crowley Visit with Seniors, Deliver Meals Ahead of Thanksgiving", "2025-11-24", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore and County Executive David Crowley Joined Meals on Wheels in serving lunch to Milwaukee seniors.\n\n\u201cSo many in our community are struggling with hunger, including our seniors. Republicans and the Trump White House are making it harder for my constituents to keep food on the table. Meals on Wheels helps meet such a critical need in our community, and I am so thankful for their work. It was such a pleasure to join them in delivering nourishment to our seniors. I will always fight to protect programs such as SNAP and Meals on Wheels and push back against any cuts.\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore.", 1, "2026-04-07T15:46:19Z", "2026-04-07T20:18:39Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5792", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Remove Senate Republican Slush Fund Measure", "2025-11-19", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Moore voted to strip out a corrupt provision included in the government funding bill that allowed certain Senate Republicans whose phone records were obtained as part of January 6th investigations to sue for up to $1 million.", 1, "2026-04-07T15:46:19Z", "2026-04-07T20:18:39Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-introduces-package-bills-reform-medicare-advantage-strengthen", "Pocan Introduces Package of Bills to Reform Medicare Advantage, Strengthen Traditional Medicare", "2025-11-19", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 12 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare.\n\n\"Only Medicare is Medicare. It is one of the most popular and important services our government provides,\" Rep. Pocan said. \"But for too long, private healthcare companies taking advantage of Medicare\u2019s brand and popularity have tricked and wronged seniors. This package of commonsense, pro-patient reforms will bring greater accountability, transparency, and affordability to Medicare Advantage, while strengthening traditional Medicare and protecting patient choice. This package represents a strong step forward to protect seniors, save taxpayer dollars, and restore integrity to the Medicare program.\u201d\n\nThe eight bills are below and can be divided into three subcategories:\n\nDelays and Denials of Care\n\nDenials Don\u2019t Pay Act: Disincentivizes MA companies from delaying and denying lifesaving care through dangerous prior authorization requirements. (one-pager)\n\nRight to Appeal Patient Insurance Denials (RAPID) Act: Ensures that patients receive the necessary care they are entitled to by automatically appealing any denial of care. (one-pager)\n\nDisclose Your Denials Act: Requires MA plans to audibly and visually disclose their delay and denial rates when advertising, increasing transparency in the MA program, and allowing patients to be better informed. (one-pager)\n\nMA Companies Overcharging Taxpayers\n\nMedicare Advantage Fraud Accountability Act: Bars companies from participating in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program if they have been convicted of defrauding the government. (one-pager)\n\nKeep Medicare Costs Down Act: Requires MA companies to charge the government per beneficiary as much as, or less than, traditional Medicare, aiming to reduce unnecessary and wasteful government spending. (one-pager)\n\nSeniors\u2019 Choice and Clarity Act: Streamlines the process and improves clarity and choice for Medicare beneficiaries by limiting the number of plans that Medicare Advantage (MA) companies can offer to three a year, reinstating a 2019 CMS rule. (one-pager)\n\nStrengthening Traditional Medicare\n\nProtecting Medicare Choice Act: Prohibits Medicare Advantage from being redesignated as the default option for seniors, as proposed in Project 2025. (one-pager)\n\nFind My Doctor Act: CMS must create a national, user-friendly website where people can search for doctors by plan, empowering Medicare beneficiaries to make informed decisions by searching whether their doctors participate in a plan before enrolling. (one-pager)\n\n\u201cBig Insurance has long pitched Medicare Advantage as a key tool to lowering health care costs and delivering better care, but like so much of their rhetoric, this is nothing but bold-faced lies. The truth is, Medicare Advantage is neither Medicare nor an advantage. And it certainly doesn\u2019t exist to lower costs. It exists to help Big Insurance make sky-high profits and enrich shareholders. It is long past time Congress stepped in and protected patients. The legislative package Congressman Pocan is introducing is the most comprehensive plan ever introduced to rein in Medicare Advantage and protect patients. Congress should pass these bills without delay.\u201d - Wendell Potter, President, The Center for Health and Democracy.\n\n\"Medicare Advantage insurers profit from withholding medically necessary care, and can withhold care with near impunity. So, people enrolling in corporate MA plans are forced to gamble with their health and with their lives. They can\u2019t avoid the bad actors. It\u2019s time Congress protected older Americans and people with disabilities from bad actor Medicare Advantage insurers, as Congressman Pocan\u2019s MA Bill package would do.\" - Diane Archer, President and Founder, JustCare.\n\n\"Corporate-run plans masquerading as Medicare are delaying and denying the care that people need, all while robbing taxpayers of trillions. Congressman Pocan's package of reforms is desperately needed to hold these corporate plans accountable and strengthen Traditional Medicare. We urge Congress to swiftly pass them into law.\" - Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works.\n\nFull Package Cosponsors Include: Andre Carson (IN-07), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Takano (CA-39), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12)", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5791", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Epstein Resolution", "2025-11-18", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Moore released a statement following her vote to release every Department of Justice (DOJ) file on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the House and the American public, with very limited exceptions including to protect the personal information of victims and to protect active investigations or prosecutions.\n\n\u201cFor years, a sick man, who happened to be a wealthy, well-connected financier, preyed on young girls. These survivors were denied justice for far too long, and too many people looked the other way, failing them. I thank the survivors who courageously came forward to share their heartbreaking stories of abuse and called for Congress to vote to release these files. The American public echoes their calls for transparency.\n\nThis resolution was long overdue and triumphed despite many efforts to keep these documents hidden. Speaker Johnson worked to block efforts to release these files from reaching the House floor, including recessing the House several times to stop Democratic attempts to push for the release. At the White House, Trump engaged in a major pressure campaign to keep Republican members from supporting the petition. It did not work.\n\nAnd let\u2019s be clear: rather than wait for the Senate to act on this legislation, the Trump Administration retains the ability to release these files TODAY without any further action from Congress and has had that ability since he took office on January 20, 2025.\n\nToday\u2019s vote is a vital step in finally securing transparency and accountability that so many Americans and survivors have demanded.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-07T15:46:19Z", "2026-04-07T20:18:39Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-against-allowing-americans-healthcare-costs-skyrocket", "Pocan Votes Against Allowing Americans\u2019 Healthcare Costs to Skyrocket", "2025-11-17", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02)released the following statement after he voted no on funding legislation that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits.\n\n\u201cToday, I voted no on a bill that fails the American people. This legislation does nothing to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that keep healthcare affordable for more than 22 million Americans. That means millions will have to pay significantly more for their healthcare in the coming months or lose their insurance entirely. This will also have a ripple effect leading to rate increases for nearly everyone in this country.\n\nAnd while everyday Americans are left behind, this bill continues to protect Congressional Republicans\u2019 billionaire and corporate donors, keeping in place massive tax cuts paid for by ripping healthcare away from 15 million Americans and gutting food benefits for those who need them most by over $180 billion.\n\nOn top of that, this legislation allows Senate Republicans, like Ron Johnson, who were investigated for their involvement in the January 6th insurrection to enrich themselves by suing the federal government for $1 million, or possibly more.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5790", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes No on Government Funding Bill that Ignores Republican Health Care Crisis", "2025-11-12", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cI understand this shutdown has imposed hardships on federal workers and the programs our communities need. These hardships have only worsened because of the Trump administration\u2019s deliberate policy decisions, including suing to deprive 42 million Americans of food.\n\nAfter allowing Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums to spike, my constituents are being forced to pay thousands more for health insurance come January 1st. And for others, higher premiums will force them to forgo health insurance altogether. This isn\u2019t a theoretical threat for more than 300,000 Wisconsinites, including small business owners, who are covered by the ACA. Many of my constituents have shared with my office how important this coverage is to them.\n\nBy gutting Medicaid and ignoring ACA premium hikes, Republicans created this health care crisis. And these same Republicans continue to defend their cruel agenda. While I appreciate and respect the eight Democratic Senators who negotiated this deal, I have little confidence in the promise of a future vote on a still unknown proposal to extend ACA premium subsidies.\n\nRather than working to address real costs of living concerns facing Americans, Republicans instead slipped in a provision that allows certain GOP Senators to sue for millions, using taxpayer funds to enrich themselves through lawsuits related to January 6th investigations. This is a grift.\n\nWe could have ended this Republican shutdown and protected Congress\u2019s power of the purse and helped families facing massive increases in health care premium costs.\n\nThis bill falls short of these critical needs, which is why I could not support it.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-07T15:46:19Z", "2026-04-07T20:18:39Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5789", "Trump Continues to Break the Law, Impose Hunger on 42 Million Americans, Including 700,000 Wisconsinites", "2025-11-04", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Trump continues to break the law, defying recent court orders, which call on the Trump administration to fund SNAP and FoodShare during the government shutdown. In response, Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cMillions of Americans do not know when they will receive their next meal. Food banks are stretched beyond capacity. SNAP and FoodShare benefits are already being delayed because of Trump\u2019s cruelty.\n\nNow, Trump is pledging, once again, to use hunger as a political weapon and continue blatantly ignoring the law to score political points.\n\nThe only people who pay for Trump\u2019s lawlessness are the children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and struggling families who are now forced to go hungry. Republicans in Congress must call on the Trump administration to obey the law and protect essential food benefits for all our constituents.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-07T15:46:19Z", "2026-04-07T20:18:39Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-leads-letter-un-sec-general-reverse-decision-end-unaids-early", "Pocan Leads Letter to UN Sec. General to Reverse Decision to End UNAIDS Early", "2025-11-04", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "MADISON, WI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, led a letter with 35 of his colleagues to the United Nations Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, expressing deep concern regarding the proposal to sunset the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) by the end of 2026, undermining any chance at achieving the global goal of ending AIDS by 2030.\n\n\u201cThis decision - announced without prior public notice or clear transition planning - threatens to undermine decades of global progress against HIV and AIDS at precisely the moment when sustained leadership, coordination, and accountability are most needed,\u201d the Members began. \u201cFor over 25 years, UNAIDS has served as the world\u2019s coordinating body for HIV and AIDS response: aligning the efforts of eleven UN agencies, national governments, donors, and global clinics to prevent new infections and expand access to care.\u201d\n\n\u201cUNAIDS\u2019 mandate has been indispensable in ensuring that HIV responses are grounded in human rights, guided by data, and inclusive of the communities most affected by the epidemic,\u201d the Members continued. \u201cAs countries increasingly assume greater ownership of their HIV programs, UNAIDS remains a vital partner in maintaining a global unified strategy and upholding countries\u2019 commitments to transparency, accountability, and equity.\u201d\n\n\u201cUNAIDS also continues to serve as an essential advocate for key populations, such as LGBTQ+ people, adolescent girls and young women, pregnant women, people who use drugs, sex workers, and other marginalized groups, whose rights and safety are too often under threat,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cSudden dismantling of UNAIDS functions would risk creating dangerous gaps in surveillance, coordination, and advocacy - gaps that could lead to increased transmission and death across the globe.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe urge you to reconsider the proposed closure of UNAIDS and to follow the transition timeline approved by consensus by the UNAIDS board, which includes the United States. The board-established process ensures that the future transition of programmatic functions and sunsetting of UNAIDS proceeds strategically, with great care, and over a longer course of time, as to not abruptly disrupt current response efforts to the epidemic in countries,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found here.\n\nThe list of signers includes: Mark Pocan (WI-02), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Sean Casten (IL-06), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Danny Davis (IL-07), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Jesus Garcia (IL-04), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Julie Johnson (TX-32), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Doris Matsui (CA-07), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Emily Randall (WA-06), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mark Takano (CA-39), Dina Titus (NV-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Maxine Waters (CA-43), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12)", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5788", "As the Republican-Led Government Shutdown Continues, the Pain Only Compounds for Wisconsinites", "2025-11-01", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Today is the beginning of open enrollment on HealthCare.gov, where Wisconsinites will shop for plans based on rates that do not account for critical ACA premium subsidies, which saved Americans thousands in health care costs each year. It\u2019s also the first day that 700,000 Wisconsinites will miss their November FoodShare benefits if the Administration fails to follow the recent court rulings ordering it to use existing SNAP funds and authority to do so. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cToday is November 1st. It marks the beginning of ACA open enrollment, where Wisconsinites and Americans across the country will feel the sticker shock of Republican inaction. Without premium subsidies, these costs will increase, sometimes tripling for Wisconsinites across the state. As they shop for plans, families will be forced to pay more for the coverage they need, and some may be forced to forgo health care altogether.\n\nThis comes as the Administration unlawfully refused to use SNAP emergency contingency funding, meaning 700,000 Wisconsinites will be deprived of their November benefits. Families will wonder how they will keep food on the table. Food banks will be stretched beyond capacity. This didn\u2019t have to happen. Even if the Administration complies with the court order, it will likely take some time for states to load benefits for recipients. If it appeals, it only further denies needed food assistance to hungry Americans.\n\nMeanwhile, the President is busy updating the public on his marble bathroom renovations and House Republicans remain on vacation for a fifth straight week. Rising health care, housing, and food costs are realities for too many of my constituents which is why I am fighting for a bipartisan end to this shutdown. Democrats will continue pushing for Republicans to address the health care crisis and pressing the Trump administration to use its contingency funding and authority to keep food on the table for 42 million Americans.\u201d\n\nRepublican Inaction Creating Health Care Crisis\n\nExamples of Health Care Spikes in Wisconsin\n\nOn average, a 60-year-old Wisconsinite making just over $63,000 per year will face a $10,568 increase in their health insurance premium.\n\n\u2022 On average, a 40-year-old Wisconsinite making around $65,000 will see their annual premium increase $2,057.\n\nWisconsinites Who Will Face Disruption of FoodShare Benefits in November\n\nSNAP (FoodShare) serves 700,000 Wisconsinites, an estimated 1 in 8 residents.\n\nIn Wisconsin, there are 18,000 veterans who depend on FoodShare.\n\nMore than 60 percent of Wisconsinites who depend on FoodShare are in families with children.\n\nMore than 36 percent of Wisconsinites who depend on FoodShare are in families with seniors or individuals with disabilities.\n\nMore than 45 percent of Wisconsinites who depend on FoodShare are in working families.", 1, "2026-04-07T15:46:19Z", "2026-04-07T20:18:39Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5786", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls on Trump Administration to Prevent Looming Hunger Crisis, Release Contingency FoodShare Funding", "2025-10-30", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "The Trump administration is refusing to use $5 billion in SNAP/FoodShare contingency funding and existing authorities to fund SNAP/FoodShare benefits in November, creating a massive hunger crisis. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:\n\n\u201cSoon, 42 million Americans, including my constituents, will be forced to figure out how they will feed their families without a critical lifeline. What is most despicable is that this looming hunger crisis is entirely preventable.\n\nIn the USDA\u2019s shutdown plan, the agency acknowledged that the contingency funding could be used during this shutdown to keep vital benefits flowing to millions of Americans. The plan has now disappeared from the USDA website.\n\nWhat has changed since then? The Administration\u2019s decision to use FoodShare and SNAP as political weapons against our most vulnerable citizens.\n\nI am calling for the Trump administration to release this funding and use its authority to fund SNAP programs, ensuring families can continue to keep food on the table. I applaud Governor Evers for joining a multi-state lawsuit, calling for the Administration to take the same actions.\n\nThe Trump administration must immediately reverse its decision to deprive children, veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and working families of food. The cruelty must end.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:10:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5787", "After Another Denial of FEMA Aid, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Urges Reconsideration", "2025-10-30", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement after learning that FEMA denied the state of Wisconsin Hazard Mitigation funding after experiencing historic flooding in August. This denial of aid follows FEMA\u2019s denial of Public Assistance funding to assist affected counties who experienced an estimated $26 million in infrastructure damage.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:10:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5785", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Trump\u2019s Reckless and Unauthorized Military Actions in South American Waters", "2025-10-28", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cThe Trump administration\u2019s ongoing military actions off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela risk dragging the United States into yet another conflict without congressional approval or public debate.\n\nOrdering the United States military to conduct unprovoked, unilateral strikes on alleged \u2018drug boats\u2019 off the coast of South America against vessels and individuals without any evidence or due process or any legal basis is horrific. Again, this Administration has provided no evidence that they posed any imminent threat to our national security or military.\n\nEven more troubling, it appears the Administration plans to continue or to escalate these strikes while refusing to provide the public with any information regarding basic questions about them.\n\nLet\u2019s be clear: Congress alone holds the power to declare war. No president has the right to circumvent that constitutional authority using semantic arguments about military aggression versus drug smuggling interdiction. If the Trump administration is pursuing unauthorized war, Congress must act to reclaim its powers. I am disappointed that a few weeks ago, Senate Republicans largely blocked a war powers resolution that would have reasserted Congress\u2019s authority regarding these unlawful strikes. And the Speaker of the House won\u2019t even convene this chamber to address this, or any of the other important issues facing our country.\n\nWe cannot allow another war to begin in secret, without accountability, and without the consent of the America\u2019s elected officials, as required by the Constitution.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:10:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5783", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Denial of FEMA Disaster Aid Following Historic August Flooding", "2025-10-24", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement after FEMA\u2019s denial of Public Assistance for Milwaukee, Door, Grant, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties after experiencing major flooding and an estimated $26.5 million in public infrastructure damage.\n\n\u201cOur state was forced to wait for nearly two months for the Trump administration\u2019s ill-advised and disappointing decision. Communities in Milwaukee, which are still recovering, are counting on federal assistance to help fund critical repairs to public roadways, buildings, vehicles, and equipment that were severely damaged.\n\nBut Wisconsinites do not give up. I applaud Governor Evers and his team for taking steps necessary to begin the appeals process to finally unlock this overdue but still needed aid.\n\nI will do everything in my power to push for this decision to be reversed.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:10:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5784", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Hosts Maternal Health Roundtable to Discuss BadgerCare Cuts", "2025-10-24", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Through cuts to BadgerCare, today\u2019s panelists discussed how the GOP\u2019s so-called Big, Beautiful Bill harms maternal health care in Wisconsin\n\n\u201cToday we talked with mothers in our community, advocates, health care providers and local elected officials, which gave my constituents a variety of perspectives on the state of maternal health and the impact of looming cuts to Medicaid. We know these cuts will have real life impacts on the health of moms and their babies, and they couldn\u2019t have come at a worse time, when the maternal health crisis continues to take too many mothers from our community. As a fierce advocate for strengthening maternal health care, I continue holding this important dialogue and highlighting what\u2019s at stake,\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore.\n\nParticipants included: Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Wisconsin State Senator, Dora Drake (District 4), Wisconsin State Representative Margaret Arney (District 18)Sheldon Wasserman, Milwaukee County Board Supervisor (District 3), Amanda Dreyer, Deputy Medicaid Director, Rosamaria Martinez, Director for Family and Community Health, Milwaukee Department of Health Services, Shakita LaGrant-McClain, Director of Health and Human Services, Milwaukee County, Cashanna Franklin, Doula, African American Breastfeeding Network, Michelle Velasquez, Chief Strategy Officer, Planned Parenthood WI, Ann Ledbetter, Certified Nurse Midwife, Sixteenth Street Clinic, Jamika Jones, Mother of three and Entrepreneur, and Emily Calderon, Mother of two and Entrepreneur.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:10:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5782", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Works to Protect SNAP Benefits for Veterans, Foster Youth, and Unhoused Individuals", "2025-10-22", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "In 2023, the Fiscal Responsibility Act secured new exceptions to SNAP paperwork requirements specifically for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and young adults who are leaving foster care (at age 18 or a higher age if the State offers extended foster care).\n\nThe so-called \u201cbig, beautiful bill\u201d immediately eliminated SNAP ABAWD paperwork requirement exemptions for veterans, youth aging out of foster care, and individuals experiencing homelessness as part of nearly $200 billion in cuts to SNAP which will directly impact the ability of my constituents to be food secure. As a result, these vulnerable populations will now only receive SNAP benefits for three months in the span of three years unless they comply with paperwork requirements or qualify for another exemption. Work requirements (aka paperwork requirements) are bureaucratic barriers to assistance and do not meaningfully improve employment.\n\nCongresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced legislation to restore these exemptions and protect their SNAP/FoodShare benefits.\n\n\u201cRepublicans made it harder for struggling Americans to access SNAP while at the same time, provided trillions in tax goodies for billionaires. While other SNAP cuts were delayed, the provision making it harder for veterans, foster youth and individuals experiencing homelessness to access SNAP went into effect immediately. I am working with my colleagues to restore these protections and to reverse the many other cruel provisions in H.R. 1 that only increase hunger in our communities,\u201d said Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:10:06Z"], ["https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-huffman-jayapal-lead-letter-trump-slamming-executive-order-0", "Pocan, Huffman, Jayapal Lead Letter to Trump Slamming Executive Order Targeting Protected Speech", "2025-10-16", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Mark Pocan", "P000607", "pocan.house.gov", "pocan", "https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) sent a letter to President Trump, along with 28 of their colleagues, expressing grave concerns regarding his executive order Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organizationand the related memorandum Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, also known as NSPM-7, and demanding they be immediately rescinded.\n\nThese directives dangerously conflate constitutionally protected speech and political dissent with terrorism. The memo specifically targets ideologies such as \u201canti-capitalism,\u201d \u201canti-Christianity,\u201d and \u201chostility toward those who hold traditional American views,\u201d raising serious First Amendment, due process, and civil liberties concerns.\n\n\u201cWhile protecting public safety and countering genuine threats are essential responsibilities of government, the sweeping language and broad authority in these directives pose serious constitutional, statutory, and civil liberties risks, especially if used to target political dissent, protest, or ideological speech,\u201d the Members wrote.\n\n\u201cYour memo uses ideologically charged language (e.g., \u201chostility toward those who hold traditional American views on family, religion, and morality\u201d) that invites enforcement based on an individual\u2019s personal opinions or political beliefs rather than any objective concern for public safety,\u201d the Members continued.\u201cThis approach threatens our constituents\u2019 civil liberties. Regardless of whether the President agrees with someone\u2019s political views, the Constitution guarantees their right to speak and assemble peacefully.\n\n\u201cThe memo also characterizes \u2018anti-capitalism\u2019 as a hallmark of violent behavior without explaining the term,\u201d the Members go on to say. \u201cThis omission allows officials to potentially treat Americans as domestic terrorists for something as routine as organizing a local boycott or operating an employee-owned business. That lack of clarity threatens to chill lawful activism and punish economic alternatives.\n\n\u201cAdditionally, the memo's inclusion of \u201canti-Christianity\u201d as a concern implies that criticism of Christian doctrines or institutions may qualify as violent behavior,\u201d the Members continued. \u201cThis framing conflicts with the Constitution\u2019s guarantee of religious freedom and its prohibition against government favoritism toward any faith. Non-Christian religious communities, secular groups, and individual dissenters all have the right to express disagreement with religious doctrines without being treated as threats\u2026Labeling criticism as \u201canti-Christian\u201d would silence their voices and deter Americans from exercising their rights. This risk becomes especially acute if enforcement shifts from protecting religious freedom to penalizing dissent from certain traditions.\n\n\u201cWhile the threat of political violence demands vigilance, your administration must not use this moment to undermine the very constitutional and democratic principles we are sworn to uphold. These actions are illegal, and we demand you immediately rescind both the memorandum and the executive order. We stand ready to take legislative action should you fail to do so,\u201d the Members concluded.\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found here.\n\nThe list of signers include:Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Becca Balint (VT), Donald Beyer (VA-08), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andre Carson (IN-07), Greg Casar (TX-35), Judy Chu (CA-28), Danny Davis (IL-07), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Jesus Garcia (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), John Larson (CT-01), Summer Lee (PA-12), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Emily Randall (WA-06), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12)", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5780", "Congresswoman Gwen Moore Commemorates Second Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attacks in Israel, Calls for Implementation of Ceasefire and Other Elements of Framework for Peace", "2025-10-07", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "\u201cOn October 7th, 2023, 1,200 Israelis were killed, and hundreds were kidnapped, with numerous individuals still being held hostage by Hamas. My heart continues to be heavy as I mourn the innocent lives lost and those kidnapped and those who remain hostages, including Americans. In Gaza, the humanitarian crisis continues as hunger, displacement, and loss is imposed on innocent civilians, including children, who have been killed.\n\nThis war must end. The most viable path forward is the recent framework for peace, which, while imperfect, calls for a ceasefire, release of the remaining living hostages and return of any remains, an increase of humanitarian aid, and the rebuilding of Gaza for Gazans. The Trump administration must do everything possible to advance ongoing diplomatic negotiations in a promising direction and away from a cycle of violence.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T15:10:06Z"], ["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5779", "Moore, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Kim Urge Trump Administration to Protect Domestic Violence Grantmaking Program", "2025-10-03", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Following reports of Department of Justice (DOJ) efforts to merge the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) into the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Young Kim (CA-40), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Domestic Violence Working Group, led a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi opposing any proposed consolidation. Established through VAWA, the OVW administers grants and funds programs that address sexual assault, domestic abuse, and stalking. The OVW is the only entity in the federal government that provides direct engagement for victims and survivors of crime.\n\nThe Members wrote: \u201cThe DOJ cannot lawfully consolidate OVW into OJP without explicit Congressional authorization, and such an action would exceed the DOJ's administration authority while directly undermining Congressional intent.\u201d\n\nExisting statue states: \u201cThe Office [OVW] shall be a separate and distinct office within the Department of Justice, not subsumed by any other office, headed by a Director, who shall report to the Attorney General and serve as Counsel to the Attorney General on the subject of violence against women, and who shall have final authority over all grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts awarded by the Office.\u201d\n\nThe Members continued: \u201cBeyond violating the legal prohibition, this reorganization would be a profound step backwards in the federal government\u2019s response to violence against women. First enacted in 1994, and through its bipartisan reauthorizations, VAWA has transformed the nation\u2019s response to domestic and sexual violence. Under the leadership of OVW, the government has established a cross-coordinated response that brings together law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to efficiently prevent and respond to violence against women.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe ask the DOJ to abandon any proposal to unlawfully consolidate OVW into OJP and instead, reaffirm its commitment to maintaining OVW as an independent office as Congress intended and in accordance with the law. 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