url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4931,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds and Supports Biden Administration Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan,2021-12-16,2021,2021-12,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “For years, I have fought for the federal government to do more to help our state and city address this public health threat, which harms our most vulnerable, disproportionally impacting communities of color. No municipality by itself can solve this problem. The comprehensive plan that the Biden Administration laid out today provides the strong response and leadership that is needed to help protect our children. Lead is a public health threat, especially to our children, harming brain development, leading to behavioral issues, all of which have a long-term impact on a child’s life. Our babies deserve clean drinking water and homes free of this poison and an equal chance to grow, learn, and succeed. That’s why for the first time since I have been in Congress, I am pleased that the federal government is taking leadership in helping to rid our communities of this threat. There is no safe level of lead for our children which is why it’s so important that we act strongly and swiftly to remove the sources of lead poisoning. There are an estimated 70,000 lead pipes in our city. And lead paint exposure continues to be a problem. It is a tragedy that each year, some 2,500 children in Milwaukee have tests that show elevated lead levels in their blood. 2,500 children! I, along with Biden administration, have a shared commitment to build safer, healthier communities. The Administration’s plan builds upon this commitment by providing resources Milwaukee needs to remove lead paint and lead pipes from our homes. It includes a strong cross agency effort and commitment, from HUD, to EPA, to HHS, to the Department of Labor, to support states and local partners that are on the frontlines of the efforts to protect our children from lead exposure. One of the main proponents of the Plan is ensuring the funds I fought to have included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill dedicated to removing lead pipes, is well spent. I am proud that Wisconsin is slated to receive $48 million specifically from the lead pipe allocations, funding that will support state and local efforts including in Milwaukee. Those funds are sorely needed. The President’s plan also makes clear that State and local governments can use other pots of money (including the American Rescue Plan’s state and local fiscal relief funds and regular Drinking Water State Revolving Fund) to help address lead pipes. But it doesn’t stop there. The proposal includes a revision to the Lead and Copper Rule to support my longstanding call to encourage the full replacement of lead pipes nationwide sooner. It calls for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) to focus on getting lead out of public housing. Additionally, I am so pleased that the plan will improve the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention program to increase assistance to state and local governments in their efforts to identify and serve more children who may be at risk from lead exposure. This plan also included partnerships with unions and others to help residents of the local communities impacted by these projects have good-paying, union jobs. I applaud the Administration’s for its bold plan and am ready to work with federal, state, and local implementing partners to see that it is swiftly and effectively carried out so that we can get closer to ensuring that childhood lead poisoning is a thing of the past.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:37:48Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4929,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Support the Build Back Better Act,2021-11-19,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“Through the Build Back Better Act, we are advancing an economic plan that puts workers, women, children, and ordinary people first. It will provide a tax cut for low- and middle-class families, help those families address the rising costs of health care, childcare, and housing, creating jobs, while helping ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share and that it does not add to the deficit. I am especially proud that the bill retains many of the transformative provisions such as extensions of the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, paid family and medical leave, and investments in elder care and childcare that were advanced out of the Ways and Means Committee. I know that women at every rung of the economic ladder were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. This bill answers to these struggles with investments in the childcare and paid leave that supports them and millions of families. This provision will especially benefit those of modest means who, like many others, face the dilemma of either losing pay or caring for a loved one. Building Back Better will also help ensure every child has a fair to shot to succeed. That means supporting their educational success, which is why I am so thrilled to support universal pre-K for every 3- and 4-year-old. When every child has access to a quality education, it makes us a stronger country and levels the playing field. The White House estimates that the bill will improve access to childcare for nearly 360,000 young children (ages 0-5) per year in Wisconsin while ensuring that families do not more than 7% of their income on high-quality childcare. Another 80,000 Wisconsin children will benefit from the bill’s investments in high quality preschool. The bill also means investing in child nutrition programs to reduce the toll that food insecurity is having in our communities, especially on our children. In this bill, we continue the strengthened Child Tax Credit which has proven to be a real lifeline for families working to recover while proving a tax cut for households of modest means. The extension of the Child Tax Credit expansion will fight child poverty, help families pay bills and buy essentials while buoying the economy. 70 percent of our economy is based on consumer spending, meaning that middle-and lower income Americans need to have the means to fully participate in our economy. The legislation also includes provisions to help protect Dreamers and other undocumented immigrants and provide work authorization. Fixing our broken immigration system remains a priority House Democrats and this proposal reflects a commitment to pass meaningful relief for a portion of the undocumented population given the restrictions of the reconciliation process. We also expand access to affordable and high-quality health care through the ACA, including for those eligible Americans who live in the 12 states that have not t expanded Medicaid because GOP lawmakers want to play politics. The bill would further build upon the ARP changes to ACA subsidies that created more affordable plans for more Americans. And in response to more and more Americans who have felt the squeeze from rising housing costs, this bold legislation also pours resources into our housing infrastructure to help create more than 1 million affordable homes, increase funding for housing vouchers, and providing down payment assistance for first-time homeowners. The dream of homeownership will be in greater reach for many Americans, including my constituents. The bill would also help lower the cost of prescription drugs, by authorizing Medicare for the first time to negotiate for lower prices. The bill would also provide an out-of-pocket cap on drug costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries and create a new Medicare hearing health benefit. The critical legislation also makes the largest ever investment in fighting climate change, supporting clean energy and addressing communities of color who are now facing the impacts of environmental racism. That includes robust investments in transit and programs to help reconnect communities torn apart by highways, investments in helping to remove lead pipes and lead paint, and to help increase air quality monitoring in those communities that are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change and other environmental impacts. I know there is much work to continue, but this bill puts America on a promising path towards tackling the climate crisis. And I fully support the bill’s investments in Maternal Health, including funding for provisions that I helped secure to help train a more culturally competent and diverse maternal health workforce. These live saving investments can’t come a moment too soon for my district where women of color are dying at rates at least three times that of other women. Along with a provision to permanently extend Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum in all states—a key period that experts have noted when pregnant individuals are at risk. This bill begins to make the serious investments that make clear that these women matter. While this legislation doesn’t include all the provisions I fought for, it is the product of hard work, compromise, and negotiations on behalf of the American people. I know it will help answer to the pressing needs of my constituents and millions of Americans.” Read more on the Build Back Better Act here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-on-house-passage-of-build-back-better-act,POCAN ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT,2021-11-19,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Build Back Better Act, advancing President Biden's agenda, and delivering a once-in-a-generation investment that benefits working families. ""This morning's vote is why American voters put Democrats in charge. This transformational bill will help families across the country. Tens of millions of American families will get a tax break. It lowers the cost of childcare for parents and prescription drugs for seniors. It creates millions of jobs, many of which tackle climate change. And it's paid for by the wealthy and corporations who have not paid their fair share of taxes. This wildly popular agenda that the American people will benefit from is one step closer to the finish line. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to get this bill done and send it to the President's desk as soon as possible."" The bill now goes to the Senate for their consideration. To view a fact sheet of the legislation, click here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4922,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Advance Key Part of President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda,2021-11-06,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I strongly support the President’s Build Back Better plan, which is why I voted today to move a key element of that agenda, the bipartisan deal known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to the President’s desk for signature into law. This plan will greatly benefit our community and complement the Build Back Better Act which the House also took action on. Together, these bills will not only help address our nation’s crumbling infrastructure, they will also strengthen the economy, provide tax cuts for the low- and middle class Americans, create jobs, and help Americans lower the costs of childcare, health care, and home care while improving access to universal pre-K, higher education, and workforce development opportunities, among other initiatives. I understand that the bill before us today is not perfect and that there were critical elements that were left on the negotiating table. Yet, it is crucial that we get these dollars out, flowing to our communities to remove lead pipes, improve transit, create jobs and improve infrastructure, even as work continues on the second part of the Build Back Better agenda. But our work is not done. It is vital that Democrats remain united in pursuing the full Build Back Better agenda because our communities have so much to gain from these crucial investments.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-on-passage-of-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill,POCAN STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL,2021-11-05,2021,2021-11,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan(WI-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill which now heads to President Biden's desk for his signature. ""This along with the Build Back Better Act will give the economy the jumpstart it needs and put America back to work. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill repairs our crumbling roads and bridges, invests in public transit and rail, expands broadband, including to the most rural areas, and secures clean water for our children by replacing lead pipes and delivering clean water to millions of families. I'm thankful the first half of President Biden's agenda is on his desk, and I look forward to voting on the second half when the House passes a once-in-a-generation investment in childcare, extends the child tax credit, expands universal pre-k, and lowers prescription drug prices for seniors.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:30:49Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4920,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Introduction of the Social Security 2100 Act,2021-10-26,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: ""Social Security is essential for millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities, and Chair Larson's Social Security 2100 Act only improves its life changing benefits. I am honored that this legislation includes my proposal to renew student benefits of retired, deceased, or disabled workers, a proven way to better encourage young adults to pursue higher education and support students of color and low-income families with parents working higher-risk, blue-collar jobs, and women. “I am also thrilled that Chair Larson’s comprehensive legislation includes another proposal I’ve been championing: an benefit increase for the oldest old, those who have been receiving benefits for 20 years or more. This will be especially meaningful for people who live beyond the age of 85, who are even more likely to be financially vulnerable, even with Social Security. “I have long championed expanding the definition of work to include caregiving, which is why I am pleased that this bill recognizes that caring for a child is work. With the Social Security 2100 Act, we can tackle poverty, better support low-income workers, women and children and build upon our commitment to ensure that Americans can retire and age with dignity.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4921,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on House Passage of Her Bill to Reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA),2021-10-26,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“There isn’t a better way to commemorate October as Domestic Violence Awareness than advancing FVPSA. With this bill, we secure funding for the lifesaving and lifechanging services survivors depend on and support violence prevention measures. As a domestic abuse survivor, I know firsthand what it’s like to be in a life-or-death situation. A survivor is most at-risk when leaving, which is why FVPSA’s funding for emergency housing is so crucial. This legislation also supports the local organizations serving in our communities, helping meet an important need which has only increased during the pandemic. I am proud to have worked with my sister Rep. Lucy McBath and my colleague Rep. John Katko, both champions for domestic violence survivors, in introducing and advancing this strong reauthorization of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4919,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Welcomes News of Robust 2021 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment,2021-10-13,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore, a member of the Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee, released the following statement following the annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement: “I am pleased to learn that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will increase by 5.9 percent in 2022, which is the largest COLA increase in decades. This benefit boost is intended to help seniors and individuals with disabilities pay for monthly expenses such as food, transportation costs, and other household bills. We need to ensure that Social Security is meeting the needs of those who rely on this lifesaving program to make ends meet. Even with this COLA, I know that many Social Security beneficiaries on fixed incomes will continue to struggle to meet basic needs, including health care and prescription drug costs. I have introduced legislation, the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, to improve Social Security for Americans who may be at higher risk of poverty as they age, such as women, people of color and low-income Americans. I also know that Ways and Means Social Security subcommittee chair John Larson, a tremendous champion for the Social Security program, will soon introduce legislation, the Social Security 2100 Act, that would improve program’s long term fiscal prospects, while strengthening benefits, and making Social Security function in a more equitable way. This COLA is a good step and I know it will be welcomed by many in the Fourth Congressional District. But we need to pass these bills so that Social Security can better help the millions of seniors struggling with poverty.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4918,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Preventing a Federal Government Default,2021-10-12,2021,2021-10,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"With the federal government potentially days from an unprecedented default, today, Congresswoman Moore supported legislation to raise the debt ceiling to ensure America can pay its bills. In response, she released the following statement: “During the Trump administration, Democrats never thought to weaponize the debt ceiling. In fact, Democrats supported suspending the debt ceiling three times, even as Republicans added $2 trillion to the debt with their tax giveaway to the wealthy and big corporations! And guess what, Republicans were glad to join us in raising the debt ceiling when their guy was in office and piling up IOUs. Sadly, Republicans now see the debt ceiling as an opportunity to jeopardize our economic recovery by threatening to force the US to default on our financial obligations. I am tired of Republicans threatening to wreak havoc on our country and weaponizing the debt ceiling for partisan hostage taking. There’s too much at stake for their games. When we go into default, America can’t pay its bills, which jeopardizes veteran’s hard-earned benefits, seniors being able to receive their Social Security checks on time, families receiving vital Child Tax Credit payments, and causes higher interest rates on consumer products such as home and car loans, and much more. To add to the catastrophe, 6 million jobs could be lost, according to Moody’s Analytics. Thankfully, Democrats are working to prevent what experts have warned, and Republicans have stated in the past, would be a catastrophic default. The full faith and credit of the United States should never be put in jeopardy. But the work is not done. In a few weeks, the Congress will have to again act to address the debt ceiling. Democrats will always be a champion for the people, and work in the best interest of the country. We hope our colleagues on the other side of the aisle will join us.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:24:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4917,Representatives Gwen Moore and Ilhan Omar and Janan Najeeb of Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition Conclude Visit to Fort McCoy,2021-09-27,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Following their visit, Representative Moore released the following statement: “I appreciated the chance to see Fort McCoy’s resettlement process for Afghan refugees firsthand with my sister, Rep. Ilhan Omar and members of Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition and hear more about efforts to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our new friends and neighbors. I look forward to continuing these critical discussions,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “We must treat our Afghan brothers and sisters with humanity, dignity and basic respect. The Afghans here must have adequate clothing, food, and shelter. And they must have their basic needs met before they move on to their final homes here in the United States. So today we were able to tour the facility, and meet directly with the military personnel running the facility. We had candid and frank discussions about how to ensure that happens. And I look forward to continuing this dialogue,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-on-msnbc-to-discuss-build-back-better-agenda,Pocan on MSNBC to Discuss Build Back Better Agenda,2021-09-27,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Madison, WI — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02)spoke with Jonathan Capehart yesterday on MSNBC to discuss the Build Back Better agenda. Click the following image to watch Pocan's video in full. Excerpts of Pocan's remarks are embedded below. Image ""I'm confident we will pass both the Build Back Better Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure agreement because this is something that's a priority for Democrats from Joe Biden down to every member of the House and Senate. We support the values that are in the Build Back Better Act and the infrastructure bill, and you have several hundred people right now all rowing together, including Democrats in the House and Senate, to get this done. There's a couple handfuls that are still picking what kind of wood they want their oar to be made out of, but we'll get there. I am as confident as Speaker Pelosi that we're going to get both of these big bills done, and really provide some help to American families."" ""These are twin bills that are going to move together. The process isn't important, and everyone right now is focusing on the process. It's the product, and at the end of the day, this is going to be a tax cut for 40 million American families who have children via the tax credit, it's going to reduce the costs for American families through paying less for prescription drugs and child care and family leave, and a whole lot of other areas to create millions of jobs, many of which have a green focus, a climate change focus, and it's paid for. This is a popular agenda, and the real opponents of this bill is Big Pharma and the special interests who don't want to pay for this. We will get this done because Democratic values are exactly what's in this bill.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4916,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755),2021-09-24,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“I remember life before Roe, and we cannot go back. Women’s reproductive freedoms are under attack by GOP state lawmakers. Texas’s bill, SB8, bans abortions at six weeks, which is before most pregnant people know they are expecting! This extreme, inhumane legislation jeopardizes protections established by Roe v. Wade, disproportionately hurting low-income Americans and people of color. Abortion is health care, and people need access to this care. It’s clear that we need federal legislation that enshrines reproductive rights in law, and that’s why I joined House Democrats in voting today to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4915,House Adopts Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Amendment to the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Bill (H.R. 4350) to Establish a Federal Program to Support State Green Alert Systems to Locate Missing Veterans,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"In the 116th Congress, Congresswoman Moore introduced the Corey Adams Searchlight Act, named after her constituent, Corey Adams, who was a combat veteran dedicated to serving his country. He later went missing. 8 days went by before the police department determined he met the criteria for a critically missing person. Eighteen days after he went missing, he was found in local park about a mile from his family home. Following his tragic loss, Wisconsin became the first state to establish a green alert system and has since been joined by Delaware, Texas, and Tennessee. Her amendment was included in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Members of our military and veterans make tremendous sacrifices to keep each of us safe. When an active duty servicemember or veteran goes missing, we must ensure we have the tools to act quickly to protect their safety and wellbeing. My amendment, named after my constituent, Corey Adams, who was a veteran and served in Afghanistan. Corey was moved to his parent’s home in Milwaukee. In March 2017, he went missing was later recovered eighteen days later. Corey would have turned 50 years old this Sunday. We will always cherish his memory and his service to our country. I want to help prevent another tragedy, so that no other family has to mourn. My amendment would require the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide support to state and local officials in states that already have green alert systems, such as Wisconsin, or which are considering implementing such systems. For example, these agencies would provide support on creating systems that protect the privacy of missing servicemembers or veterans, training law enforcement on how to interact with missing servicemembers or veterans, or could provide support connecting missing veterans who have been located with any available DOD or VA services and benefits they have earned. House passage of this amendment brings us one step closer to securing crucial resources that can help our heroes.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-on-voting-against-the-ndaa,Pocan Statement on Voting Against the NDAA,2021-09-23,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted against the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill he has been opposed to since being sworn into Congress in 2013. ""This is proof that the military-industrial complex is alive and well. We have serious threats facing our nation, like COVID-19 and climate change. Even just a small cut to the Pentagon's bloated budget could help fight these very serious threats. The fact that the Pentagon budget continues to grow year after year is an embarrassment. In fact, we spend more on our defense budget than the next 11-highest spending countries combined. I won't stop fighting to limit the Pentagon spending that's being used to fund the slush funds of defense contractors.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4914,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Calls for an Investigation Following Images of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at U.S. Southern Border,2021-09-22,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I am appalled and heartbroken by the images I’ve seen of Haitian migrants being mistreated by border patrol agents at the U.S. Southern border. It’s inexcusable to treat humans with such cruelty. I am calling for an investigation because what our country witnessed in those images cannot go unanswered or unaccounted for. DHS Secretary Mayorkas must ensure that each person seeking asylum is treated with compassion and dignity.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-murray-baldwin-reintroduce-tyler-clementi-higher-education-anti,"Pocan, Murray, Baldwin Reintroduce Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act to Address Campus Bullying and Harassment",2021-09-22,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) re-introduced the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021, legislation to address bullying and harassment, including cyberbullying, at colleges and universities around the country. The lawmakers introduced the bill on the anniversary of the death of Tyler Clementi, a freshman at Rutgers University, who tragically lost his life to suicide in 2010 after his roommate and another student invaded his privacy and harassed him due to his sexual orientation. The bill would require colleges and universities to establish policies to prohibit harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion, and require schools to recognize ""cyberbullying"" as a form of harassment. ""Today we honor the life of Tyler Clementi by reintroducing this critical legislation. No one should be bullied because of who they are or who they love,"" Rep. Pocan said. ""This bill will help ensure that students can learn in peace and not have to worry about living in fear or humiliation for being themselves."" ""Every student deserves to feel safe, full stop. But for too many students, campus bullying and harassment just devastates their mental, emotional, and physical health—in particular LGBTQIA+ students, who are nearly twice as likely to face this type of abuse. And this is all in the middle of a pandemic that has made mental health issues even worse,"" said Senator Patty Murray. ""Our legislation would require colleges to establish strong policies that ensure everyone—no matter who they are or who they love—can pursue higher education free from discrimination, harassment, or bullying. I'm proud to join my colleagues in honoring Tyler Clementi's life by working to make sure what happened to Tyler, never happens to another student."" ""No student should live in fear of being who they are at school,"" said Senator Baldwin. ""By reintroducing this legislation, we are taking a strong step forward in not only preventing harassment on campus, but also making sure our students have the freedom to learn and succeed in safe and healthy environments. Everyone at our colleges and universities deserves to pursue their dreams free of harassment and bullying."" Today, bullying and harassment are still widespread in higher education—and LGBTQIA+ students are nearly twice as likely to experience it as their non-LGBTQIA+ peers. The consequences can be severe for students' mental health, and the pandemic compounded existing mental health challenges. In fact, throughout the pandemic, 65% of LGBTQIA+ college students faced moderate or severe mental health challenges—and 22% felt that they had no social or emotional support system. The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021 would help address campus bullying and harassment and keep students safe by: requiring all colleges and universities receiving federal aid to prohibit the harassment of enrolled students based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion; requiring school to recognize ""cyberbullying"" as a form of harassment; and creating a grant program to help colleges and universities start or expand programs to prevent harassment and provide counseling services to students who have experienced harassment. ""We are grateful to Congressman Pocan and Senators Murray and Baldwin for reintroducing the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, and fully supporting this legislation. We believe all institutions of higher education should have policies to keep all their students safe. Because every student deserves a positive educational experience in a safe environment free of harassment, bullying or humiliation, where they can learn, study and thrive regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or whatever else makes them special and precious; and every parent should have peace of mind that their children will be protected and free of harm while in the school's care,"" said Jane Clementi, CEO and Co-Founder of the Tyler Clementi Foundation and Tyler's mother. ""The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act is an important step toward making America's colleges and universities safer and more affirming for LGBTQ+ students by requiring the establishment of policies that prohibit harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity,"" said JoDee Winterhof, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice President, Policy & Political Affairs. ""Senator Murray, Senator Baldwin, and Representative Pocan's steadfast leadership championing this crucial bill will not only save lives, the legislation will support institutions in fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments that allow all students to thrive."" ""All students deserve to learn with safety, dignity, and respect. This bill ensures schools treat harassment against all students seriously, including online harassment, which has unfortunately increased during the pandemic. No student should have to endure what Tyler Clementi experienced, and we are proud to support this important bill,"" said Emily Martin, Vice President for Education & Workplace Justice at the National Women's Law Center. The legislation has been endorsed by: the Tyler Clementi Foundation, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), National Women's Law Center (NWLC), American Association of University Women (AAUW), American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA), and the Trevor Project. To read the fact sheet of the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, click HERE. To read the full bill text, click HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-on-his-meeting-with-president-biden,Pocan Statement on His Meeting with President Biden,2021-09-22,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after a meeting at the White House with President Biden and some of his colleagues in the House and Senate: ""The best way to help the American people is by passing the President's Build Back Better agenda, which includes the Build Back Better Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure agreement. The President agreed and reiterated his position that we need to pass both to move America forward. The debates we're having are not about progressives versus moderates, but it's a fight between the special interests who don't want to pay their fair share and making sure we build back better for the American people. I'm confident that we will get this done.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4909,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore Participates in Markup of Build Back Better Act to Tackle Climate Change, Fight Poverty, Expand and Lower the Cost of Health Care, and Increase Access to Affordable Housing",2021-09-15,2021,2021-09,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 approved its portion of the Build Back Better Act, which included provisions to address climate change, extend the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansions, improve the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, lower the cost of prescription drugs, and close the Medicaid coverage gap in states who refused to expand Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act, including Wisconsin. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “With the Build Back Better Act, we are addressing the systemic inequities that have put the American Dream further and further out of the grasp Americans, which was laid even more bare during the pandemic and tackling the challenges we continue to face now. By ensuring wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share in taxes, we can make crucial investments in health care, housing, green energy, and fight poverty. The claim that our country is broke is a broke lie! To be good stewards of the Earth, we should be doing everything we can to help Americans reduce their carbon footprint. That’s why I am excited that my legislation to lower the cost of home energy audits was included in this package. Addressing the climate crisis also means empowering communities most vulnerable to climate change. One key way to do that is to support the deployment of renewable technologies like my bill, included in this comprehensive legislation, which would ensure Native American tribes can access tax credits to help them develop renewable energy. Before the pandemic, Milwaukee faced an eviction crisis, with low-income women of color and children forced the bear the brunt of this problem. Now, during the ongoing pandemic, we recognize how much access to housing is a public health issue. And we can’t build an equitable economy if people can’t afford to stay housed. That’s why we are responding by strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to increase the amount of affordable housing in our communities. According to one estimate, this change will result in over 1 million new affordable rental units over the next decade. For too long, we have been told the dubious wonders of trickle-down economics by Republicans. Here’s the truth: Trickle-down economics has failed and all the proof we need is to examine the impacts of the Reagan tax cuts, Bush tax cuts, and Trump tax cuts. Our tax package provides support to actual working class and middle class Americans! We are giving a tax cut to the workers who continue to take home meager paychecks, to the caregivers who care for our child, seniors, and disabled, to those who are the essential workers keeping our communities going through this pandemic, who are juggling the cost of childcare, and who are struggling to pay for their essentials. The bill’s expanded Child Tax Credit would provide much-needed support to families, lifting millions of children out of poverty. This week, the third round of payments from the ARP CTC expansion is going out to keep helping families pay rent, put food on the table, and meet other basic needs. This bill extends those changes and makes permanent the full refundability of the credit! I am also pleased to see enhancements to the Earned Income Tax Credit in this legislation, which include key provisions from my bill, the WRCR Act. Now, workers without children, including older workers can reap the benefits of the credit without being shortchanged. This legislation builds on Democrats’ pledge to make health care both affordable and accessible to all Americans. We are expanding health care to the 4.4 million vulnerable Americans who have been shut out because their state lawmakers refused to expand Medicaid, like Wisconsin. Our bill would provide coverage to these Americans to ensure they can receive the care they need without further political obstruction. Additionally, we are tackling the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. Too many Americans are forced to ration their medicine or miss paying bills to refill their prescription. It’s wrong. That’s why this bill would allow Medicare to negotiate for lower drug costs. It’s time to hold Big Pharma accountable and reduce the cost of medicine. I know the investments in the Build Back Better Act will have a positive and direct impact on my constituents and Americans across the country. I will continue working with my colleagues to get this legislation across the finish line and signed by President Biden.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4910,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Support Workers, Improve Medicare, Address Health Equity, and Strengthen Oversight of Nursing Homes on Day 2 of Ways and Means Committee Markup of the Build Back Better Act",2021-09-10,2021,2021-09,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 a portion of the Build Back Better Act, including the portion which funds the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs, securing key enhancements to better support displaced workers, while also providing funding to improve the Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program, including provisions to promote nursing home safety, invest in seniors and individuals with disabilities and the long-term care workforce, and expanding Medicare coverage to include vision, dental, and hearing care. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “The Build Back Better Act expands new opportunities for our most vulnerable workers. In our 21st century, globally connected economy, there are benefits and costs, including to American workers. TAA programs help workers, firms, and communities negatively affected by trade by supporting investments to help them navigate an ever-changing economy and get back on their feet. But there’s opportunities to ensure TAA reaches those who have been shut out due to strict eligibility criteria, limited cash support, and a lack of childcare. The Build Back Better Act honors the obligation we have to support displaced workers by addressing these shortcomings. I am so proud that this legislation includes an initiative I have been fighting for, to secure a childcare allowance, to eliminate a barrier many trade-impacted workers face when seeking work. With this bill, we also enhance a program that helps low-income individuals enter health careers in order to exit poverty. I am especially proud that this legislation includes my bill, which ensures TANF recipients can pursue doula and midwifery careers through the Health Professional Opportunity Grant program. With this bill, we make efforts to build a culturally competent perinatal health care workforce, which will help us fight the maternal health crisis that claims too many Black and Native women. For years, TANF has forced low-income women to pursue jobs with no chance to move up, and no way to pursue education and training to do so. Today’s legislation does something to rectify this injustice. Building back better also protecting the health and wellbeing of America’s seniors. High-quality nursing homes must be available for those who can’t or choose not to get care they need in other settings, including their homes. I am a Boomer myself, and I know that in America, 10,000 people turn 65 every day. The pandemic has made it clear that we need to invest in our nursing home workforce. Worker shortages impact the quality-of-care seniors receives and their health outcomes. I am delighted that this legislation makes crucial investments in our elder care workforce and includes provisions that provide oversight in our nursing homes so that seniors and people with disabilities are safe, healthy, and well cared for. Additionally, we are better supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities by enhancing Medicare to include hearing, vision, and dental care. As we age, our eyes, ears and teeth need care and attention. To me, making this improvement is a no-brainer. As Benjamin Franklin said, ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ Today’s markup was a down payment on needed investments in our workers, seniors, Americans with disabilities, and I look forward to building on this progress.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-on-msnbc,Pocan on MSNBC,2021-09-10,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Madison, WI — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02)spoke with Ali Velshi on MSNBC last night following his Tuesday visit to Fort McCoy. Click the following image to watch Pocan's video in full. Excerpts of Pocan's remarks are embedded below. Image ""Fort McCoy is a really well-run operation. By the weekend, they're going to have some people going into communities throughout the country. This is our obligation, and it's also our opportunity to thank the people who protected our soldiers who were in Afghanistan for20 years. They and their families now are out of harm's way with the Taliban, and we're going to make sure that they're a part of this country."" ""These refugees have been really great at Fort McCoy. There's been nothing but great stories. They're getting vaccinated. In fact, the capacity is 13,000 people, and one person has turned down the COVID vaccine. Wouldn't you like to see that in the United States population? They're ready to be a part of this country. They served and protected our soldiers for many, many years. Any kind of rhetoric about whatever background they may have, we have to remember, if we want to ever be able to work with another country, in a future situation, we're going to have to deliver. And I think right now, this country is certainly lifting both its hands and hearts to those people."" ""It's going near perfect in the transition, and now they're finding 50,000 places across the country to host folks. This is really important that we get it done right, and we're on the right track. I give President Biden a lot of credit because he made a very tough but important decision to leave Afghanistan, and at the end of the day, people agree with that decision."" ""Joe Biden got things done by August 31st as he said, and we've got ourselves out of this situation. I just hope that the next time someone decides they're going to go into a country that's very different than the United States, that they don't do what Dick Cheney and George Bush did, which is think that we're going to leave with a bunch of Dunkin Donuts and Disneylands. That was never going to happen, and it's the right thing to get out of there, but let's make sure we pause next time someone looks at nation-building in a country like this.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4911,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Participates in Ways and Means Committee Markup of the Build Back Better Act,2021-09-09,2021,2021-09,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 a portion of the Build Back Better Act, which included provisions that invest in the first-ever universal comprehensive paid family leave and medical leave program, expand access to childcare, and secure greater retirement security for American workers. In response, she released the following statement: “I am so excited to join my Ways and Means colleagues in advancing the Build Back Better Act. I have lived long enough to truly appreciate the impact of this legislation. There was a time in our country when upward mobility was more accessible, and with each generation, more Americans could climb up the rungs of the economic ladder. That epitomizes the American Dream. But times have changed. With our country facing wage stagnation and soaring income inequality, now is the time to build back better. Democrats are ready to meet this moment. We don’t create growth or expand opportunity with trickle-down economics. It didn’t work with the Reagan tax cuts, Bush tax cuts, or the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The time to invest in childcare, paid family and medical leave, and retirement security is now. Nearly one-third of American workers lack a nest egg for retirement. The dignity of work is about securing opportunities for Americans to retire in dignity. That means being able to reap the fruits of hard work and enjoy a good quality of life. Through this legislation, more workers will gain retirement plans, to put them on the path to do that. The Build Back Better Act also helps ensure families can access paid family and medical leave when they need it. I remember when all three of my kids had chickenpox. I couldn’t take time off and neither could my relatives or the father of my kids. It was frustrating. And as a great-grandmother, I know the burden of trying to juggle work and childcare. The choices were going to work or losing pay to take care of my kids. These challenges still exist for families and the pandemic has only worsened the issue. The economic downturn was called a she-cession for a reason, with women shouldering the burden of care in families. Universal paid family leave will help our economy grow and support women and families. Childcare and paid family leave are bridges to the workforce like roads are bridges to the workplace. This bill will improve this infrastructure by securing 12 weeks of universal paid family and medical leave and putting affordable, accessible childcare closer in reach for families. Today, Ways and Means Democrats took a historic step to strengthen and build new support systems for the American people. I am excited to continue help advance this vital legislation.” Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up sections of the Build Back Better Act, which included the following legislative proposals:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4912,The Office of Congressman Gwen Moore Announces Application Window for the Class of 2026 Service Academy Nominations for Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District is Now Open,2021-09-07,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Every year, members of Congress have the distinct privilege of helping choose the next leaders of our great nation’s armed forces from their congressional districts. It is a tremendous honor to have the opportunity to nominate students to the service academies, and it is a responsibility I take very seriously. Our country’s Military Academies provide young people with world-class military training and an incredible education. The nomination process is highly competitive and graduating from an Academy is no easy task, but these young women and men from the 4th Congressional District are up to the challenge of joining the ranks of other 4th Congressional District nominees which include 5 Star General Douglas MacArthur.” Members of Congress can nominate candidates to four of the five U.S. service academies – the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth academy – the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT – does not require a congressional nomination. Application information can be found at Service Academy Nominations | U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (house.gov). Find a PDF of the service academy packet here. Find a Word document of the service academy packet here. The deadline for applications will be Friday, October 8th, 2021 at 4:00 PM CST. All applications must be sent to: The Honorable Gwen Moore ATTN: Robert Hansen 250 E Wisconsin Ave Suite 950 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-to-visit-fort-mccoy-meet-with-afghan-refugees-military-personnel,"Pocan to Visit Fort McCoy, Meet with Afghan Refugees, Military Personnel",2021-09-07,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Madison, WI — U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02)issued the following statement prior to his inspection of Fort McCoy, an Army installation in Monroe County, Wisconsin housing more than 7,000 Afghan refugees who were recently evacuated from Afghanistan. ""Many of these Afghans and their families at Fort McCoy put their lives on the line for American troops during the war. We owe it to them to ensure they are well equipped to become parts of our community. I'm looking forward to hearing from military personnel firsthand and meeting with Afghan refugees to see how they are settling into the United States.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/labor-caucus-honors-american-workers-on-labor-day,Labor Caucus Honors American Workers on Labor Day,2021-09-06,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI) Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) issued the following statement in honor of American workers on Labor Day. ""Today, we honor workers for their endless contributions and achievements toward our nation's prosperity and well-being, especially those who continue to serve on the frontlines of this pandemic. They are our unsung heroes, and we are so grateful to the sacrifices they make each and every day."" ""This Labor Day, it's more important than ever that we reflect on the many hard-won accomplishments of the labor movement and the fights yet to come. From establishing the minimum wage and the five-day workweek, to abolishing child labor and fighting unfair working conditions, labor unions have made critical gains for all working people. But the fight continues and the Labor Caucus remains steadfast in our commitment to uplifting the voice of every worker and ensuring that every worker has the right to unionize.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-on-239-billion-ndaa-increase,Pocan Statement on $23.9 Billion NDAA Increase,2021-09-01,2021,2021-09,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02)released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee voted on an amendment to increase the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act by an additional $23.9 billion: ""The House Armed Services Committee's vote to increase NDAA spending by an additional $23.9 billion over an already record high level was unwarranted and unnecessary, jeopardizing NDAA's passage in the full House. The United States has real threats here at home – we should be reducing defense spending and redirecting and reinvesting it to fight COVID-19, climate change, and help strengthen our cyber security systems. This bloated budget is already significantly more than what the President requested, and I will not stand for it. Increasing the Pentagon's budget to help pay for the second homes of defense contractors is not the way to solve America's most pressing security threats.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:17:01Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4913,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Responds to 2021 Social Security Trustees Annual Report,2021-08-31,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore, a House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee member, released the following statement on the 2021 Social Security Trustees Report: “This year’s Social Security Trustees report only reaffirms my commitment to this iconic program which recently celebrated its 86th anniversary. It also makes it clear that now is the time to act on changes to help improve and strengthen Social Security long-term. Social Security remains a steady source of financial support for seniors and for many, their sole source of income. And we need to keep it that way while acting to strengthen earned benefits, especially for the most vulnerable. My bill, the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, would create equitable reforms that would make the program work better for more women, people of color, and low-wealth people. It would also provide a benefit boost after 20 years to ensure that folks do not outlive their savings. Additionally, other changes in my bill would help generate additional funding to help improve the program’s long-term fiscal outlook. I also strongly support Chairman Larson’s Social Security 2100 Act which makes other changes to both improve earned benefits and help strengthen the programs fiscal outlook. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee’s Social Security subcommittee, I remain committed to protecting and strengthening this program to ensure seniors can rely on this retirement program for years to come.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-lee-urge-lower-ndaa-spending-levels,"Pocan, Lee Urge Lower NDAA Spending Levels",2021-08-30,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Barbara Lee (CA-13), both co-founders and Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus and members of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chair Adam Smith today urging him and the committee to not pass a National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22 NDAA) that is larger than the level requested by President Biden earlier this year. ""At a time when the United States is withdrawing from wars abroad, we should be committed to cutting our defense spending now more than ever,""Congressman Pocan said.""The FY22 NDAA should absolutely be lower than current spending levels, and in no way should it be even a penny more than what the Commander-in-Chief requested or what the House Appropriations committee approved. The threats of today are different than those of years past and cannot be solved by military might alone. COVID-19 remains the greatest threat to our country and the world, yet only a small percentage is vaccinated against this deadly disease. Climate change is destroying neighborhoods in the blink of an eye. We should be fighting these very real threats instead of authorizing more than what was requested to fund the slush funds of defense contractors."" ""As we watch the tragic humanitarian situation unfold in Afghanistan, we must reevaluate our priorities when it comes to cutting the bloated defense budget that has enabled 40 years of blank check wars around the globe,"" said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. ""Despite trillions of dollars poured into our endless military spending, this budget has failed to meet the greatest threats that our nation and our world faces today, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and the needs of 140 million people living in poverty. Now is the time to shift our investments away from endless wars and toward addressing human needs."" Click here to read the letter as delivered. The Honorable Adam Smith Chairman House Armed Services Committee 2216 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairman Smith: We request that the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22 NDAA) reported by the House Armed Services Committee not exceed an authorization level larger than the level requested in President Biden's budget submission to Congress or the amount of appropriations already approved by the House Appropriations Committee. We are aware that the Senate Armed Services Committee recently passed an FY22 NDAA that is $25 billion larger than what the Commander-in-Chief requested. This number is above and beyond the more than one percent increase in funding requested by President Biden and approved by the House Appropriations Committee. Surpassing the President's request by such a large and unwarranted amount should not be the starting position of the House Armed Services Committee, particularly when current defense spending levels should already be reduced. America spends more on its military than the next 11 largest defense-spending nations combined. This will remain true if the President's budget request were enacted, and the ratio will only increase under the Senate's proposal. At a time when America's largest national security threat is a global pandemic, our spending priorities should embrace efforts such as increased COVID vaccination efforts abroad instead of continually increased military spending – especially during a period of military withdrawal from foreign wars. Thank you for your consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you to produce an FY22 NDAA that is no larger than President Biden's budget request and that is aligned with the priorities of the House Democratic Caucus. Sincerely, Mark Pocan Member of Congress Barbara Lee Member of Congress Jake Auchincloss Member of Congress Karen Bass Member of Congress Jamaal Bowman Member of Congress Steve Cohen Member of Congress Danny K. Davis Member of Congress Peter A. DeFazio Member of Congress Jesús G. ""Chuy"" García Member of Congress Raúl M. Grijalva Member of Congress Jared Huffman Member of Congress Pramila Jayapal Member of Congress Mondaire Jones Member of Congress Ro Khanna Member of Congress Andy Levin Member of Congress Carolyn B. Maloney Member of Congress Gwen Moore Member of Congress Jerrold Nadler Member of Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton Member of Congress Katie Porter Member of Congress Ayanna Pressley Member of Congress Jamie Raskin Member of Congress Jan Schakowsky Member of Congress Rashida Tlaib Member of Congress Nydia M. Velázquez Member of Congress Bonnie Watson Coleman Member of Congress Peter Welch Member of Congress",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4908,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Partisan U.S. Supreme Court Decision to End Eviction Moratorium,2021-08-27,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) ability to enforce their eviction moratorium. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Following their familiar pattern, GOP justices hand down another partisan decision. This callous decision will cause housing insecurity for families as COVID-19 cases and tragically, deaths, continue to increase in our country. We need federal legislation to extend the eviction moratorium and I have joined my colleagues in calling on House leaders to bring such a bill to the floor. It’s also important that available federal rental assistance funding is distributed to those who need it, including small landlords and tenants. Nationwide, an estimated 89 percent of those funds have not been dispersed and I welcome recent efforts by the Biden Administration to ease program requirements to speed up the flow of assistance. To keep families housed and small landlords supported, we need to explore all options and use every resource available.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4907,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement Congratulating Colectivo Workers on the Certification of Their Vote to Unionize,2021-08-25,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“On Monday August 23rd, the National Labor Relations Board certified the vote by Colectivo Workers to unionize. The workers at Colectivo now make up the largest café workers union in the country. I couldn’t be prouder of the efforts of the workers, organizers, and IBEW in their effort to make this a reality. This will be a huge step forward in the fight for good wages and safe working conditions for service sector employees. This has been a long and difficult fight and I congratulate you all in your success. I encourage the owners of Colectivo to follow through with their statement in the letter they issued after the certification of the vote and bargain in good faith with the representatives of the newly formed bargaining group in achieving a fair and equitable contract.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4904,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Support Build Back Better Agenda,2021-08-24,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore voted to advance Budget Resolution allowing House Committees to get to work on constructing the President’s Build Back Better agenda In response, she released the following statement: “Building back better means investing in not only infrastructure but also working people and families. And the passage of the FY 22 Budget resolution today will now allow the House and Senate to begin this crucial work. During this pandemic, we have seen the systemic challenges facing women, people of color, and families become only more magnified, giving us a roadmap for the work we need to continue ahead. With today’s passage of the FY 22 budget resolution, we can now begin work on legislation to increase access to Pre-K to ensure that more children – no matter their zip code – and their families have the opportunity to prosper. This transformative agenda includes making health care more affordable and accessible by expanding Medicare coverage to include dental, hearing, and vision care, ensuring that the ACA Medicaid Expansion is available to residents of all states including states like Wisconsin that have stubbornly refused to do so, and continuing to strengthen the ACA. It also includes strengthening the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit. We are now seeing the benefits of enhancements to these programs passed in the American Rescue plan, namely reduced hunger and poverty in our communities. But these benefits will only last for this year under existing law. We need to change that. Passage of the budget resolution also unlocks the door for a package that will include long overdue investments in our caring economy, including a national paid leave policy. As a great grandmother, I know the burden of finding quality, affordable childcare all too well. During the pandemic, we saw the flaws in the marketplace, which caused women to struggle disproportionately with accessing childcare, providing care, and maintaining employment. These investments will create greater equity for women in the workplace and support their ability to provide for themselves and their families. Additionally, building back better means fighting the climate crisis in ways that secure good-paying jobs for Americans. The latest U.N. report reminded us that we don’t have time to waste. Climate change is happening right now, and we need to act to prevent more harm to our air, our water, our communities, and our planet. I am excited about the opportunity to now work on legislation to increase investments to support clean energy technologies, which will help cut our carbon emissions. This Build Back better agenda also marks another opportunity to try and fight for a permanent pathway to citizenship for many in our community, including Dreamers. These are just a few of the policies that I will be pursuing as work now begins on constructing this package, including in the House Ways and Means Committee on which I serve. Today’s action also takes a step forward in advancing the infrastructure package, which would create jobs, provide long overdue improvements to our roads and bridges, and expand access to broadband. And it calls for lead pipes to be replaced, which is an issue I have championed for years. This federal infusion of funds to remove lead pipes will benefit Milwaukee communities, protect children, and prevent another generation of children from being exposed to this toxin in their water. For me, these investments in our communities aren’t up for debate. By ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes, we can help working families get ahead and build back better.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4906,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Pass H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021",2021-08-24,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, which restores the ability of the federal government to stop voter suppression practices targeting minority citizens under the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement: “The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy. John Lewis, among others, shed blood on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for this crucial right. Since the Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby v. Holder decision and a subsequent 2021 decision gutted this keystone law, GOP state legislators have pushed forward measures that builds barriers to the ballot box, disproportionately hurting Americans of color, including here in Wisconsin. I spoke out and fought strongly against efforts, by then Gov. Scott Walker to implement a voter ID bill in Wisconsin because of concerns that they would disproportionately affect communities of color and make it harder for those votes to exercise this critical civil right as a number of federal courts have noted. As I have noted before, the threat to voting rights today, while subtle, is as pernicious as it was during the civil rights era. Over the course of 13 hearings in two Congresses, including six just this year alone, Congressional committees have built a substantial record demonstrating the continuing need to help vulnerable communities against a range of voter suppression practices. After the 2020 election, state lawmakers have been working overtime to pass legislation that deny Americans access to the ballot box. This year alone, at least 18 states have enacted 30 bills that create hurdles to voting. Now, more than ever, we need to restore the power of the Voting Rights Act, protect the right to vote and honor the legacy of John Lewis.” The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 would create a new preclearance coverage formula that looks at repeated voting rights violations by a jurisdiction in the preceding 25 years. States and political subdivisions that qualify for preclearance under the new formula will be covered for a period of 10 years. If they have a clean record during that time, the bill provides a process for them to be extracted from coverage. The bill also importantly would apply a nationwide preclearance requirement for jurisdictions that engage in certain kinds of proposed changes to voting rules, such as the following: The imposition of certain stricter voter ID requirements. Reductions in polling locations or polling hours. Reductions in the availability of non-English language voting materials relative to materials in English. Changes to procedures regarding maintenance of voter registration lists. Background The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is one of the most consequential laws Congress has ever enacted. As Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan pointed out, “The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is an extraordinary law. Rarely has a statute required so much sacrifice to ensure its passage. Never has a statute done more to advance the nation’s highest ideals. And few laws are more vital in the current moment.”1 • Tragically, in recent years, the Supreme Court has undermined the original Voting Rights Act of 1965 with two damaging decisions: Shelby County v. Holder (2013): This decision effectively gutted the Voting Rights Act’s most important enforcement mechanism – its Section 5 preclearance provision. Specifically, the decision struck down the formula contained in Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act. That formula determined which states and localities should be subject to preclearance—striking down Section 4(b) effectively rendered the law’s preclearance provision inoperative.1 Brnovich v. DNC (2021): This decision substantially curtailed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, making it significantly more difficult for parties to challenge voting laws that result in the denial or abridgment of the right to vote on account of race, color, or language-minority status.1",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dingell-pocan-call-for-increased-humanitarian-access-for-gaza,"Pocan, Dingell Call for Increased Humanitarian Access for Gaza",2021-08-24,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) are calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to take action to reopen border crossings in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials to reach those in need. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been exacerbated by limited operations at the Kerem Shalom and Erez crossings and tight restrictions that were placed on the Rafah crossing. Reduced operations and border closures have significantly impacted the ability of governments and human rights groups to deliver critical supplies to Gaza's 2.1 million residents. On August 19, 2021, Reps. Pocan and Dingell and led 53 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for immediate action to reopen border crossings in Gaza and to extend Gaza's fishing zone to 20 nautical miles, in accordance with international agreements. On Monday, August 23, Egypt announced it closed the Rafah border, the sole crossing between Egypt and Gaza that has allowed delivery of essential materials under tight restrictions since February. ""Building walls does not solve problems,"" Rep. Pocan said. ""What the Israeli and Egyptian governments are doing to the people of Gaza is downright shameful. The United States has the moral obligation to call for and demand that humanitarian aid be allowed to enter Gaza and help the millions of people who live there maintain their basic human dignity."" ""Access to humanitarian aid and materials for reconstruction are critical to the lives of millions of Palestinians in Gaza who have are seeing a significant lack of access to clean water, food, medicine, and electricity,"" said Rep. Dingell. ""With the recent closure of the Egyptian Rafah border, access to basic necessities have been greatly reduced. The U.S. must immediately engage with our counterparts in Egypt and Israel to reopen the Rafah border and ensure the Kerem Shalom and Eraz crossings are returned to full capacity.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-applauds-house-passage-of-budget-resolution,Pocan Applauds House Passage of Budget Resolution,2021-08-24,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after House passage of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution that will shape the United States economy for years to come: ""Today is a great day. Historians will look at today's vote as a pivotal point in American history. One that forever changed the trajectory American values. Today we put workers, families, and our nation's future first. While this is just the first step in strengthening the social safety net, it shows that elections matter. This will be a long process, but one that I am hopeful that will result in expanding the child tax break for years to come, free Pre-K to 3- and 4-year-olds, free community college, paid family leave for all, a reinvestment in the care economy, a commitment towards fighting climate change, and citizenship for dreamers. This investment in America will make our country safer, healthier, greener, and better for all."" For more information on the Budget Resolution, please consult this fact sheet prepared by the Speaker's Office and this fact sheet prepared by the House Committee on the Budget.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-to-protect-the-right-to-vote,Pocan Votes to Protect the Right to Vote,2021-08-24,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, restoring protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. ""The right to vote is the most sacred right we have as Americans. But in states across the country, including Wisconsin, legislators are making it harder for folks to vote by passing restrictive voting laws at breakneck speeds. It's time we put a stop to that. Today, I voted to protect all voters from discrimination by restoring and strengthening the protections of the Voting Rights Act, protecting our democracy, and protecting the right to vote for all. The Senate must immediately take up and pass this bill, as well as H.R. 1, the For The People Act, to further protect our elections from dark money, gerrymandering, and corruption.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-labor-caucus-congratulates-new-afl-cio-leadership,House Labor Caucus Congratulates New AFL-CIO Leadership,2021-08-20,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI) Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) issued the following statement after the AFL-CIO, the United States' largest confederation of trade unions, elected Liz Shuler as their new president, the first woman to hold the role. The AFL-CIO also elected Fred Redmond to succeed Shuler as secretary-treasurer, the first Black American to hold the office. ""This is a momentous occasion for all workers across the country. For decades Liz Shuler and Fred Redmond have been fighting for workers' rights. The decision to elect them to the top spots at the AFL-CIO shows how serious they are about getting the job done. We look forward to working with Liz and Fred as we continue to advance the PRO Act through Congress as well as the bipartisan infrastructure deal and the American Jobs and Families Plans – all of which will create millions of good paying, union jobs. Congratulations to you both!""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4902,Representative Gwen Moore and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Encourage States to End Statute of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse,2021-08-18,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Every 9 Minutes A Child Is Sexually Abused In The United States, But Only 12 Percent Of Cases Are Reported to Authorities Each Year; No Time Limit for Justice Act Empowers Child Sex Abuse Victims and Encourages States to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse and Civil Suits Involving Child Sexual Abuse; Today, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-4) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the No Time Limit for Justice Act, a bill that incentivizes states to eliminate their statute of limitations for criminal prosecution and civil suits involving child sexual abuse. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), every nine minutes a child is sexually abused in the United States, but only twelve percent of these cases are reported to authorities each year. Studies have shown that the discrepancies in underreporting of minor sexual abuse can be largely attributed to the fact that a majority of child victims do not reveal their abuse until later in life, if at all. While the current federal criminal code does not impose a statute of limitations for child sexual abuse, many state laws deprive victims and survivors of abuse the opportunity to heal and seek justice from their abusers. The No Time Limit for Justice Act would allow victims of child sexual abuse to seek justice and finally have their day in court by providing states that eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting child sexual abuse and civil suits involving child sexual abuse with a five percent increase in federal grant awards under the Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Program to train law enforcement and prosecutors handling child sexual abuse cases. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) is a cosponsor in the Senate. “The trauma of sexual abuse is so great that most victims do not report their abuse until adulthood. And several statutes of limitations on the state level end in as little as three years after the crime is committed, an unreasonably small window for victims to hold their perpetrator accountable. By motivating states to end these burdensome legal barriers, we’re allowing victims to their basic right to seek justice and to help heal from enduring trauma,” Representative Mooresaid. “No child should ever have to endure the trauma of child sex abuse, which can lead to devastating and long-lasting effects. As lawmakers, we must do everything in our power to support these victims and respond in a manner that meets the unique needs of their situation,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Any statute of limitations that prohibits the prosecution of child sexual abuse creates a barrier to justice and Congress has a duty to act. I am proud to join Congresswoman Gwen Moore in announcing the No Time Limit for Justice Act, which incentivizes states to end stringent statute of limitations laws and empowers child sex abuse victims to seek their day in court on their own terms whenever they should choose to move forward on their paths toward healing.” ""Survivors of child sexual abuse, many of whom were abused by a trusted adult in their lives, often take years to process the horrors that they have experienced. They should not be denied the opportunity to seek justice and hold their perpetrators accountable because of an arbitrary statute of limitations. We thank Senator Gillibrand and Representative Moore for their leadership in introducing the No Time Limit for Justice Act to incentivize states to do away with these unreasonable restrictions,"" Scott Berkowitz, president, RAINN. “Child sex abuse remains a rampant national epidemic with at least 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 13 boys in the United States sexually abused before they turn 18. Restrictive state statutes of limitations (‘SOLs’) continue to protect sexual predators and the institutions that endanger children,” said University of Pennsylvania Professor Marci Hamilton, who is the founder and CEO of CHILD USA. “On the heels of the closure of the New York Child Victim’s Act, a window to justice that opened a door to justice for nearly 10,000 child sex abuse survivors, this bill will be a major step forward at the federal level to encourage more states to reform SOLs. Such reform would level the playing field for the victims and allow the public to identify child predators and the institutions that enable them. We are grateful to Senator Gillibrand for her leadership on this issue and look forward to working with her and other members of Congress to get this bill swiftly signed into law.” According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National ­Network (RAINN), every 9 minutes a child is sexually abused in the United States—about 1 in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys under 18 years old. 93 percent of these victims know or are familiar with their perpetrator. Even with these overwhelming and significant numbers, only 12 percent of child sexual abuse is reported to authorities each year and as many as 60-80 percent of victims of childhood sexual abuse wait until adulthood to disclose their abuse. The current federal criminal code does not impose a statute of limitations for child sexual abuse. However, many state laws deprive victims and survivors of abuse the opportunity to heal and seek justice from their abusers. Only seven states—North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming—have eliminated statutes of limitations for all felony sex crimes. Specifically, the No Time Limit for Justice Act would provide states with a five percent increase in federal grant awards under the Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Program to train law enforcement and prosecutors handling child sexual abuse cases. The STOP Grant is the largest program under the Office on Violence Against Women that provides formula funding to states for victim services, and training for law enforcement and prosecutors to constructively address sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. States are eligible for funding if they have: Eliminated the statute of limitations for prosecuting child sexual abuse Eliminated the statute of limitations civil suits involving child sexual abuse. The No Time Limit for Justice Act is endorsed by RAINN, National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NSVRC), CHILD USA, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC), Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, The National Organization of Sisters of Color Ending Sexual Assault (SCESA), CHILD USAdvocacy, SNAP, Child Justice, Inc., Rights4Girls, The Army of Survivors, Darkness to Light, Champion Women, Together for Girls, BLOOM365, S.E.S.A.M.E., Inc., Tahirih Justice Center, Unchained At Last, WomanKind, Joyful Heart, There Is No Limit Foundation, Parents Against Child Sex Abuse (P.A.X.A.), Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA), End Abuse Wisconsin, and the New York Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYCADV). For full text of the No Time Limit for Justice Act, click here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-introduces-the-covid-defense-act-to-direct-just-over-1-percent-of,Pocan Introduces The “COVID Defense Act” to Direct Just Over 1 Percent of Pentagon Spending Towards Vaccinating 30% of the World’s Poorest Populations,2021-08-18,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the COVID Defense Act, which would transfer a 1.3% of U.S. military spending, $9.6 billion, to global vaccination efforts, vaccinating potentially an additional 30% of the world's low-income population within a year. ""We can't bomb our way out of a global pandemic,"" Congressman Pocan said. ""Right now, COVID is the greatest risk to our national security as well as the world's security. Shifting funds from weaponry and military contractors to producing COVID vaccines will save hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of lives around the world. At a time when America spends more on its military than the next 11 closest nations combined, we should be able to sacrifice a little over 1% of that to save lives, build global goodwill, and actually make the world a safer, healthier place."" The $9.6 billion in additional COVAX funding for vaccine procurement could lead to an additional 1.8 billion COVID vaccine doses for lower-income countries in 2021 and early 2022, combined to protect potentially 60% of the population in low-income countries as part of the 91 nations participating in the COVAX Advance Market Commitment program. By more than doubling the amount of funds available for vaccine production, procurement, and distribution internationally, the COVID Defense Act could enable up to another 30% of the world's vulnerable population to have access to a COVID vaccine – greatly curtailing the ongoing spread of COVID-19 variants. ""I can think of no effort that would do more to positively position the United States around the world as a caring nation, while directly showing our global position, than distributing vaccines. The United States is the greatest democracy in the world, and we best show that by sharing our wealth and knowledge,""said Pocan. The COVID Defense Act would remove $9.6 billion in defense spending – 1.3% of the $740.5 billion authorized in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act – and authorize President Biden to direct the same amount of funding to COVID vaccine production and distribution efforts benefitting the low-income international community. The bill protects funds intended for our U.S. military personnel from any possible transfer.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4899,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act,2021-08-17,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore reintroduced the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, which would make key reforms to strengthen and improve the program benefits so that Social Security works better for vulnerable Americans. Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “It’s only right that I commemorate the 86th anniversary of Social Security by reintroducing the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, which would strengthen this crucial program so many rely on. I am a living testament to the transformative powers strong safety net programs can have on a person’s life. We can make this program work better for the Americans who stand to benefit the most from it, including women, people of color, and low-wealth people. My bill, the Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act, would recognize that providing care for a child is work so that the years in which a parent provides care for a young child count as a year of coverage for determining an individual’s Social Security benefits, renew support for students who are children of retired, deceased, or disabled workers, and improve the program’s special minimum benefit to better reach low-income workers. The bill would also provide additional security by increasing benefits for all beneficiaries 20 years after retirement so that individuals don’t outlive their nest eggs. I know that Social Security is both a vital safety net and too often the main or only retirement plan for so many. Social Security lifts millions out of poverty and provides needed income and financial stability to hard-working Americans in retirement, with a disability or after losing a loved one. That is why my proposal would help us ensure that Social Security does what it was intended to do: protect all older Americans from spending their retirement living in deep poverty.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4896,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Highlights New Study Showing Child Tax Credit Pumped $328 Million Into Wisconsin’s Economy in July,2021-08-12,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Tax Cut Put $18.6 Billion into Local Economies, Supporting Businesses and Jobs Milwaukee— Congresswoman Gwen Moore highlighted a new study today showing that the American Rescue Plan’s Child Tax Credit changes helped inject $18.6 billion into local economies nationwide in July by providing a tax cut to most families with children. The next round of monthly CTC payments are scheduled to be released by the IRS this Friday, August 13, 2021. In Wisconsin, this tax cut for working families put a total of $328 million into the local economy and $262 million into families’ pockets benefiting about 1 million children in July. Based on the July payments, the new study from the Joint Economic Committee estimates the Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments will continue to pump $18.6 billion into local economies nationwide each month. “I am glad that Wisconsinites are taking advantage of an average of nearly $450 from the expanded Child Tax Credit. These dollars are helping families in a big way, putting money in their pockets to pay bills, childcare, and buy essentials like back-to-school clothes and supplies. And our economy is receiving a major boost from these investments in our families. This study proves that giving families a tax cut is a win-win for our country, state, and our economy,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4895,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Rep. Ron Kind’s Retirement,2021-08-10,2021,2021-08,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: “Ron Kind epitomizes what it means to be a public servant, bringing the voices and needs of his constituents to Congress and championing Wisconsin dairy and farmers. He respects our institutions and carries himself in a way that brings honor to the House. I have the honor of serving with him on the Ways and Means Committee, where he advocates for rural communities and is always a gentleman. During his public service, he played a pivotal role in expanding access to affordable health care and supported policies that helped our economy recover after the 2008 recession. He is an effective leader who knows how to get things done, and Wisconsinites have benefited from his selfless service. This marks the beginning of a new journey for Ron, Tawni, and the rest of his family, and I wish them all good fortune.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/labor-caucus-launches-task-forces-to-amplify-workers-voices-in-congress,Labor Caucus Launches Task Forces to Amplify Workers’ Voices in Congress,2021-08-10,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Labor Caucus announced leadership of six issue-specific task forces aimed at identifying and developing policy solutions to advance the needs of the labor movement. ""The Labor Caucus is excited to announce the leaders of six task forces for the 117th Congress,"" said Labor Caucus Co-ChairsRepresentatives Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03). ""These task forces will provide us with specialized experience and create new opportunities to meet the needs of America's workers, including in health care, workplace safety, Paid Family and Medical Leave, retirement security, diversity in labor, and more. We remain committed to uplifting the voices of working people in Congress, and we will continue fighting to ensure all workers' rights are protected."" Task Forces OSHA Standards, Trade, Labor Rights, and NLRB Enforcement Authority and Appointments Led by Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Stephen Lynch (MA-08). Health Care Coverage and Regional Representation Led by Representatives Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Marcy Kaptur (OH-09). Paid Time Off, Family and Medical Leave, and the Minimum Wage Led by Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Jesús ""Chuy"" Garcia (IL-04). Pensions and Retirement Led by Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), and Susan Wild (PA-07). Diversity in Labor Led by Representatives Tom Suozzi (NY-03) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05). Renewable Energy, the Environment, and the Labor Movement",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-statement-on-the-retirement-of-rep-ron-kind,Pocan Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Ron Kind,2021-08-10,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Representative Ron Kind (WI-03) announced he was not seeking re-election for another term in Congress: ""It has been an honor to work alongside my colleague Rep. Ron Kind and I will miss the ‘Dean of the WI Delegation' in the Halls of Congress,"" said Rep. Pocan. ""Ron always put the State and Western WI first and his hard work and dedication will be missed. From his strong voice for dairy farmers and rural Wisconsin to his leadership on the Ways and Means Committee, Ron always made sure to look out for his constituents first and foremost. I wish Ron, Tawni and the rest of his family best wishes as he starts a new chapter in his life."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/labor-caucus-responds-to-the-death-of-labor-champion-afl-cio-president,"​Labor Caucus Responds to the Death of Labor Champion, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka",2021-08-05,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI) Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) released the following statement in response to the death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: ""Today is a sad day for working men and women across the country. Richard Trumka was an outstanding fighter for workers. His hard work enabled more people to work in safer conditions and receive better pay and benefits,"" said the Labor Caucus Co-Chairs. ""Few people spend their lives trying to improve the lives of others. Even fewer have the impact that Richard Trumka had. He will be remembered by the millions of union workers and their families across the country who have been positively impacted by his tremendous life's work. A true giant is gone, but his work will live on through safer working conditions and better pay for workers every single day.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4894,"Representatives Gwen Moore, Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams PhD., Ann McLane Kuster, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen Introduce Bill To Study The Harmful Effects Of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) On Maternal Health",2021-08-03,2021,2021-08,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Representatives Gwen Moore, Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams PhD., Ann McLane Kuster, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen introduced the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act to study domestic and sexual violence as a social determinant of health. The bill also awards grants to programs that improve maternal and child health outcomes of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Representative Moore released the following statement: “Hundreds of thousands of pregnant mothers are survivors of sexual and domestic violence in the United States. Their suffering is often invisible to the public, but the trauma can impact their physical health in and out of the delivery room. We know that during pregnancy, depression and stress can cause a range of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including poor pregnancy weight gain, preterm delivery, and stillbirths. Yet research has focused on the clinical factors of pregnancy rather than the conditions of the mother. This issue disproportionately touches the lives of certain women of color, with the rate of domestic violence amongst Black and Indigenous women is four times higher than the rate for white women.” “By closing this research gap and funding studies that examine the link between intimate partner violence and maternal health, policy-makers and health providers can challenge these issues head-on and craft effective solutions to alleviate this public health emergency,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “Sexual and domestic violence are pervasive problems in our society that do not discriminate, and that tragically impact expectant mothers. The scope of this problem demands a serious, targeted response, including specific efforts that address the effects this trauma can have on mothers to best protect their health and the well-being of the child. That’s precisely what this legislation aims to do,” said Senator Jeanne Shaheen. “Understanding how these types of trauma can manifest in the mother or child are critical to planning for a safe delivery and post-partum care. I’ll always stand up for survivors and keep up efforts in the Senate to keep them safe and bring perpetrators to justice.” “The pandemic made life much worse for people experiencing intimate partner violence. Domestic violence rates have surged, which is a serious risk factor for negative pregnancy outcomes. We need to better understand the drivers of domestic violence and its impacts on pregnancy outcomes so we may take evidence-based actions to protect abuse victims and their children. I am proud to join Congresswoman Moore to introduce the Protecting Moms Against Domestic Violence Act,"" said Rep. Lauren Underwood, co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. “As a survivor of intimate partner violence, I can’t express how important this legislation is,” said Rep. Alma Adams, co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. “Whether it’s in the House of Representatives or the house next door, we must always speak out against the harmful effects of violence, especially against women. Hopefully, by studying the effect of IPV on maternal health, we’ll not only improve outcomes for moms and babies, but also give greater weight to calls to end domestic and sexual violence once and for all.” “I’m heartbroken by the staggering number of pregnant moms facing domestic and interpersonal violence,” said Rep. Ann McLane Kuster. “As a co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, I know that data-informed analysis about the intersectionality of issues like maternal mortality and domestic violence is critical to understanding how to prevent violence from occurring in the first place. I’m proud to team up with Rep. Moore to introduce this important legislation to strengthen research and innovate strategies to protect moms and families.” “The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is pleased to endorse the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act,” said ACOG President J. Martin Tucker, MD, FACOG. “Health care professionals, and particularly obstetrician-gynecologists, are often the first to offer care to patients who experience intimate partner violence (IPV). We also know that pregnancy is a time of increased risk for those experiencing IPV. As Congress continues its important work to reverse rising maternal mortality rates, it is critical that we better understand and address the role of IPV as a contributor to pregnancy-associated deaths, and support IPV training and education. We thank Representative Moore for her leadership in introducing this important bill.” “The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) supports all efforts to stop domestic violence, especially intimate partner violence against pregnant women. AMWA has for over 100 years worked to support women’s health and we recognize that pregnant women are at increased risk for abuse by their partners. This abuse causes physical and mental harm to both mothers and their children. AMWA supports the work needed to promote improvements in research about this topic and the development of programs to prevent domestic violence and support survivors,” American Medical Women's Association (AMWA). “As the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence, we have worked for nearly 30 years to improve the health care system’s domestic violence prevention and response efforts. For the past few years, there has been an increased focus on the preventable poor maternal and infant health outcomes, especially for Black birthing people. Many conversations about improving maternal health have excluded intimate partner violence, even though we know that it is a leading cause of pregnancy associated deaths. We applaud Rep Moore’s leadership in creating the Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act, which is a critical step in making sure that healthcare is working to prevent domestic violence in perinatal settings, as well supporting survivors and their families,” said Virginia Duplessis, MSW, Associate Director of Health, Futures Without Violence. “At NCDVTMH, we are acutely aware of the connections between intimate partner violence (IPV) and the leading drivers of pregnancy-related deaths - suicide, homicide, and overdose. Yet, all too often, service providers are unaware of these connections or of the multiple barriers survivors face in accessing lifesaving care and support. We thank Rep. Moore for prioritizing survivors and their families by also addressing maternal mortality and health equity,” said Carole Warshaw, MD, Director, National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:11:17Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4890,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Key Funding in Appropriations Package,2021-07-29,2021,2021-07,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 pass H.R. 4502, FY 2022, which includes the following seven appropriations bills: Labor-HHS-Education; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior-Environment; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Transportation-HUD. In response, she released the following statement: “I was pleased to vote today for a ‘minibus’ bill that provides strong investments in our community and which seriously addresses some pressing needs in our community in health, education, infrastructure, and other key areas. For me, it was critical that I ensured this funding bill benefits the most vulnerable and I am proud this bill includes some key priorities I fought for. As co-chair of the House TRIO caucus and a TRIO alum, I am proud the bill would provide a $200 million increase for this program. I also am thrilled that the bill would fully fund WIC at $6 billion,, which I fought for, and provide $12 million for school breakfast expansion grants, including the adoption during floor debate of an amendment I offered to provide an additional $2 million. In regards to efforts to protect our children from lead paint, I am pleased that bill response to efforts I led earlier this year to increase funding for lead poisoning prevention efforts at HUD and CDC. The bill would increase funding for CDC programs by $11 million and includes language I requested urging that more of those funds go directly to cities like Milwaukee. The package would also provide a $100 million increase for HUD’s. On health care, the package provides strong funding for a number of programs, including the safeguard the health and well-being of mothers and children, a long time priority of mine. The legislation would begin to fund programs authorized under my Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death law that I worked to get enacted last year to help prevent the traumatic, unexpected and unexplained death of infants and children. Lastly, during floor debate, I was pleased to co-author a bipartisan amendment to increase LIHEAP funding by an additional $10 million, building on an increase providing in the bill. In Wisconsin, it is estimated that LIHEAP serves about 31% of those who are eligible. I know in Wisconsin, where the temperature can range between 55 degrees below zero to nearly or above 100 degrees, it is not optional to have heating or cooling and these additional funds will help more families pay their energy costs. I am proud to vote in support of H.R. 4502. The funding in this bill will help make the residents of the Fourth Congressional District healthier, stronger, and safer.” Some other priorities addressed in this bill include: Environment/Infrastructure Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: $375, an increase of $40 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: $1.35 billion, an increase of $90 million Clean Water State Revolving Fund: $1.87 billion, an increase of $240 million Sewer Overflow Control Grants: $60 million, an increase of $20 million Education TRIO: $1.3 billion, an increase of $200 million Title I: $36 billion, an increase of $19.5 billion Special Education: $17.2 billion, a $3 billion increase Head Start: $12.2 billion, a $1.4 billion increase. Child Care and Development Block Grant: $7.4 billion, a $1.5 billion increase. Health Care National Institutes of Health (NIH) – $49 billion for NIH, a $6.5 billion increase. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) –$10.6 billion, a $2.7 billion Urban Indian Health $200 million, an increase of $137 million. Family Violence Prevention and Battered Women’s Shelters programs: $463.4 million, a $280 million increase Veterans Health Care: $98.5 billion, an 8 percent increase over 2021. For WI-04, this increase would mean an additional $60 million for veterans’ healthcare in the district to enable the VHA to improve access to health care in key areas like women’s health, mental health, and opioid treatment; provide more veterans with home and community-based services; recruit and retain nurses and physicians; and support crucial medical research that improves veterans’ health and quality of life.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-applauds-passage-of-appropriations-bills-containing-millions-for,Pocan Applauds Passage of Appropriations Bills Containing Millions for Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District,2021-07-29,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"July 29, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) voted in favor of nine appropriations bills totaling more than $800 billion in federal funding. ""Today's funding bills will improve the lives of millions of Americans,""Congressman Pocan said.""I was proud to help draft these once-in-a-generation spending bills through my seat on the Appropriations Committee, and I am grateful that so many federal resources will be flowing to Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District as a result. These bills contain much needed aid and support, and I will continue to fight to make sure every Wisconsin family gets their fair share."" Selected provisions directly impacting Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District that were included in legislation passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives are highlighted below. These provisions now head to the Senate for passage before going to the President's desk to be signed into law. $4 million toward a new plant breeding facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The existing World War II-era building, which is shared by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture researchers, is outdated and in severe need of replacement. $2 million for a Men's Homeless Shelter in Madison. $1 million toward the construction of the Center for Black Excellence & Culture in Madison. $500,000 for a new Boys & Girls Club in Beloit. $220,000 for renovating a decommissioned elementary school into a community center in Reedsburg. $200,000 for a Centro Hispano of Dane County facility expansion allowing it to provide additional programming and classes such as workforce and career development, family support services, and immigration support. $200,000 for the Green County Aging and Disability Resource Center to create a mobile health outreach unit and hire staff for the new unit. $15 million for an NIH Center on Exposome Studies in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias, research in which UW-Madison is a world leader. $4 million increase for the Social Security Administration's Retirement and Disability Research Consortium which will result in a $1 million increase in research at UW-Madison. Full federal funding for the National Poverty Research Center at UW-Madison. $12.7 million for the Rural Health Residency Program which will support expanded efforts to provide obstetrics and gynecology residencies, a specialty of UW-Madison. $5 million for a national program that will connect university researchers and students with localities in need of technical support and advice based on the model created by Madison's own Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities (EPIC-N). $100 million for Bioenergy and Environmental Research Centers led by universities across the U.S., including the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center led by UW-Madison. $7.32 billion for the Department of Energy's Office of Science, a $270 million increase that will directly benefit UW-Madison, the second largest university recipient of this funding. $173,507 for the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center located at UW-Madison. $1 million increase for a competitive grant program that will benefit corn genetics research at UW-Madison. $500,000 for genetic hemp research that UW-Madison researchers will pursue. Direction for FDA to pursue accurate labeling of non-dairy products such as almond and soy milk to avoid confusion with traditional dairy products. More broadly, the bills passed today by the House of Representatives included once-in-a-generation increases for federal agencies and programs, including – but not limited to – the following: $119.8 billion for the Dept. of Health and Human Services ($22.9 billion increase) $49 billion for the National Institutes of Health ($6.5 billion increase) $10.6 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ($2.7 billion increase) $7 billion for the National Cancer Institute ($432 million increase) $3.4 billion for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research ($200 million increase) $3.3 billion for HIV/AIDS research ($200 million increase) $14.7 billion for the Dept. of Labor ($2.2 billion increase) $2.1 billion for Worker Protection Agencies ($305 million increase) $102.8 billion for the U.S. Dept. of Education ($29.3 billion increase) $27.2 billion for Federal Student Aid Programs for higher education ($2.64 billion increase) $17.2 billion for Special Education programs ($3.1 billion increase) $2.2 billion for Career, Technical, and Adult Education ($208 million increase) $113.1 billion for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs ($8.7 billion increase) $105.7 billion for the Dept. of Transportation ($19 billion increase) $56.5 billion for the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development ($6.8 billion increase) $11.34 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ($2.11 billion increase) $61.8 million for research on and regulation of PFAS ($12.8 million increase) $26.9 billion for Child Nutrition Programs ($257 million increase) $3.5 billion for the National Park Service ($324 million increase) $1.9 billion for the Fish and Wildlife Service ($301 million increase) $3.77 billion for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ($906 million increase) $375 million for Weatherization Assistance Program to help low-income homeowners weatherize their homes ($65 million increase) $1 billion for the Small Business Administration ($111.9 million increase) $907 million for Rural Broadband Expansion ($165 million increase) $430 million for the Peace Corps ($20 million increase) $80 million in new funding dedicated to nuclear nonproliferation activities. Congressman Pocan is a proud member of the House Appropriations Committee which writes all federal spending legislation covering every federal agency and activity. Two weeks ago, the Appropriations Committee drafted and approved each of the spending bills passed by the full House of Representatives today. The measures sent to the Senate for its consideration are: 1) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; 2) Agriculture and Rural Development; 3) Energy and Water Development; 4) Financial Services and General Government; 5) Interior and Environment; 6) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; 7) Transportation & Housing and Urban Development; 8) State and Foreign Operations; and 9) Legislative Branch.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-calls-on-opengate-capital-to-abandon-plan-to-extract-jobs-from,"Pocan Calls on OpenGate Capital to Abandon Plan to Extract Jobs from Hufcor Factory, Reaffirms Need to Hold Predatory Private Equity Firms Accountable",2021-07-28,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement expressing his concerns about OpenGate Capital's plans to outsource 150+ jobs at the Hufcormanufacturing plant in Janesville, WI to Mexico. He also reaffirmed the need for his bill, the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, which will be reintroduced in the coming months. This legislation would fundamentally reform the private equity industry by forcing private equity firms to take responsibility for the outcomes of companies they take over, empowering workers, and protecting investors. ""The fallout from OpenGate Capital's decision to extract over one-hundred and fifty good union jobs from Janesville could have devastating consequences on Hufcor workers and their families, and I am calling on OpenGate to abandon their plan immediately. This isn't the first time we've seen private equity firms swoop into a community, squeeze a business for cash, and leave workers with absolutely nothing. It's time that we finally hold these predatory private equity firms accountable for the damage they've done in communities across the country. I look forward to reintroducing my bicameral legislation with Senator Warren, the Stop Wall Street Looting Act, which would ensure private equity takes responsibility for the outcomes of businesses they take over and would end their practice of looting portfolio companies. This legislation would also put a stop to extractive practices that incentivize buying companies to sell them for parts, and most importantly, protect workers like those at Hufcor, many of whom I represent in Congress, from the consequences of firms' greed."" ###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4886,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Re-Introduces Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act to Expand and Modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit,2021-07-23,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore re-introduced H.R. 4665, the Worker Relief and Credit Reform (WRCR) Act, to expand and modernize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to meet the demands on America’s workforce, including rising costs and stagnant wages. Key reforms to the EITC in the WRCR Act include changes to the eligibility rules, the credit amount, phase-in rates, phase-out rates, and creation of a new advance payment mechanism to get these benefits into the hands of beneficiaries in a more effective way. In response to the introduction of her bill, Congresswoman Moore made the following statement: “The pandemic placed our systemic inequities front and center when a zip code or place of employment determined one’s exposure to COVID-19, when people couldn’t afford to stay home and get groceries delivered or lacked the opportunity to work from home. To secure a real economic recovery for everyone, we must tackle endemic inequities. For too long, workers have been forced to make do with less as corporate profits swell and billionaires get even richer. It’s time working people enjoyed a bigger share of the prosperity pie. We can help achieve this by building on the success of the EITC, one of the most effective anti-poverty programs, to enable it to reach more workers including low-income students and unpaid caregivers. The bill would also increasing EITC benefit and improve the credit phase out to help the program work more smoothly as individuals earn more, among other changes. We have to opportunity now to build back better. And we should seize this moment by advancing the WRCR Act.” “The stimulus checks and Child Tax Credits sent to hard-working Americans over the last year and a half have shown that direct cash payments are the quickest and most effective way to help families who need it,” said Adam Ruben, Director of Economic Security Project Action. “Congresswoman Moore has long championed direct cash policies, and her WRCR Act would help over 160 million Americans have a safety net that will keep them from falling into poverty by sending monthly cash payments to workers who need it most—including family caregivers and students. We applaud Congresswoman Moore for this bold legislation, which gets us one step closer to an economy that truly works for all Americans.” The following organizations endorse the WRCR Act: The Economic Security Project Action, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, DEMOS, MomsRising, Shriver Center on Poverty Law, Women of Color/Global Women’s Strike, Care Income Now/US, Global Women’s Strike, Every Mother is a Working Mother Network, Payday men’s network, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, NAACP Milwaukee Branch, Local 212 MATC FAST Fund, AFT Local 212, Children’s HealthWatch, Family and Home Network, U.S. PIRG, Independence First, Equity and Transformation, ParentsTogether Action, People's Action, the Monarch Foundation, Golden State Opportunity, and the Bridge Project.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4884,Representatives Gwen Moore and Ron Kind Help Introduce Medicaid Saves Lives Act,2021-07-22,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Representatives Moore and Ron Kind helped introduce the Medicaid Saves Lives Act. This legislation would provide Medicaid health coverage through the federal government to eligible individuals in states that have chosen not to expand Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).). The Senate companion legislation was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Raphael Warnock, and Jon Ossoff. Representative Moore released the following statement: “I am proud to introduce the Medicaid Save Lives Act, which would create an option to help Wisconsinites and millions of other Americans to access affordable health care through Medicaid in states that have refused to take the federal funding, helping close the Medicaid coverage gap and secure essential care. Health care is important to every single American. Yet, for many low-income indivuduals, working every single day, the reality is that they don't have access to employer or private health insurance, and Medicaid fills that gap. That’s why I was proud that the ACA included a Medicaid expansion to help provide quality care to more Americans. And the results are in: studies have shown that States that have expanded Medicaid have dramatically lowered their uninsured rates; those gaining coverage are healthier; and expansion is even helping to bring down long-standing racial disparities in health outcomes, coverage, and access to care. It also has produced fiscal savings for many states that adopted it. Yet, an estimated 4.4 million vulnerable Americans lack access to health care coverage through Medicaid because GOP legislators in 12 states, including Wisconsin, continue to sabotage the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Wisconsin’s GOP-led legislature has time and again refused to expand Medicaid, including in the recently completed state budget. The American Rescue Plan included funds to encourage states like Wisconsin to expand their program, but Wisconsin legislators are still sitting on their hands, willing to leave $1 billion on the table for our state to make a political point. There’s no other way to put it: it’s stuck on stupid, waiting on dumb to come! These political games only hurt our constituents who would otherwise have access to quality health care. This deadly pandemic has only reiterated the need improve access to health care. I will continue to work to make health care more affordable and accessible for all Wisconsinites,” said Rep. Gwen Moore. “For too long, the Wisconsin State Legislature has refused to put the health and wellbeing of Wisconsinites first and accept available federal funds to expand BadgerCare,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This is just plain wrong. Health care is too important to Wisconsin families to be treated like a political football, and it’s time to stop the partisan games. I’m proud to help introduce the Medicaid Saves Lives Act to save taxpayer dollars, support our rural hospitals, and ensure all Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable health care.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4880,Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin Ask U.S. Department of Justice to Consider Request from Families for a Federal Civil Rights Investigation of the Wauwatosa Police Department’s Practices,2021-07-21,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to the United States Department of Justice asking that they “thoroughly and deliberately” consider a request from three Wisconsin families for a federal civil rights investigation of the Wauwatosa Police Department’s practices. In the letter to Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Moore and Baldwin said, “We write to bring to your attention the attached July 5, 2021 request from our constituents for the United States Department of Justice to conduct a federal civil rights investigation of the Wauwatosa Police Department’s practices. This request comes from three families who have each had a loved one shot and killed by a police officer at the department. These Wisconsin families have put forward serious allegations of misconduct, including policing practices that allegedly targeted individuals because of their race and/or their engagement in activities protected by the First Amendment.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4881,Representative Gwen Moore Congratulates the Milwaukee Bucks On Winning The 2021 NBA Finals,2021-07-21,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"The Milwaukee Bucks have defeated the Phoenix Suns, taking home the Finals trophy for the first time in 50 years. This is the Bucks’ third appearance in the NBA Finals. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: “I want to congratulate the Milwaukee Bucks on bringing home the trophy for our whole city, and in fact, our whole State, to enjoy. This has been an incredible run where our team has shown some of the best characteristics of Wisconsinites such as their ability to overcome adversity, having trailed two games to none in multiple series during these playoffs. Yet, they kept working and preserved and now have the sweet satisfaction that comes with being called champions! Milwaukeeans have been hungry for another NBA championship since the days of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his famous ‘sky hook.’ I am so proud of our team and can’t wait for the COVID-19 safe victory parade!”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-votes-to-curb-dangerous-pfas-chemicals-found-in-wisconsin-s,Pocan Votes to Curb Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Found in Wisconsin’s Drinking Water,2021-07-21,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, voted to protect Wisconsin families from exposure to dangerous PFAS chemicals with H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act. This legislation seeks to address ""forever chemicals,"" which pose a direct threat to public health, and implement stronger protections against future pollution. ""In Madison, Wisconsin, PFAS chemicals have been discovered in every single one of our city wells. Fifty other cities across the state have also found the same chemicals in their water,"" Congressman Mark Pocan said. ""For far too long we have allowed these toxic chemicals that have been linked to cancer, infertility, and more to pollute our air, land, and water. That's why I proudly voted for the PFAS Action Act, which will finally ban these toxic forever chemicals from our communities, introduce stricter protections against PFAS pollution, and hold polluters accountable."" PFAS chemicals represent a serious public health risk to nearly all Americans. The CDC has reported that PFAS is present in nearly every American's blood, exposing countless people to life-threatening illness and disease, including cancer, liver disease, asthma, thyroid dysfunction, infertility, and impaired child development. A new study using EPA data shows that an estimated 30,000 industrial sites are known or suspected of using toxic PFAS: twelve times what had been previously estimated. American servicemembers and their families are also at particular risk of exposure, as more than 400 U.S. military sites are known to have PFAS contamination. By passing the PFAS Action Act, the House makes important progress toward cleaning up our communities and holding contaminating companies accountable for their pollution. This legislation designates the two most studied PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances immediately and sets a deadline for the EPA to make designation decisions about all other PFAS chemicals – which has been a key barrier to cleaning up industrial and military sites. The bill also creates new grants and partnerships to help states with clean-up and remediation efforts. To prevent future contamination, the bill introduces stricter limits on PFAS pollution and the introduction of new PFAS chemicals, as well tougher testing, reporting and monitoring requirements.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4875,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore Successfully Secures Funding For Seven Milwaukee Community Projects in the FY 2022 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Bill",2021-07-16,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) successfully secured $4.38 million for seven Milwaukee community projects in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2022. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “Community projects are an incredible opportunity to invest in our neighborhoods, schools, and programs that are lifting up residents, fighting inequities head on, and providing support to our residents. My office received numerous requests from community stakeholders to help address some pressing issues in our community. And while I had the unenviable task of selecting a handful to put forward, the seven projects that have been included in this funding bill address real needs in our community and will support job training and employment opportunities for those who face barriers to employment, support vulnerable Milwaukee Public School (MPS) students, provide funding to help increase access to higher education for first generation students and those who have been involved in the criminal justice system, help reach more veterans with mental health and other support services, help bring a new community health center pharmacy to the southside, and fund research into racial inequities in employment, housing, poverty in our region to help us develop effective responses. Recipients of the funding are: Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee, MPS, Great Lakes DryHootch Inc., the Metropolitan Milwaukee Sewerage District. United Community Center, and the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin. “These local organizations understand the big challenges facing our community. And I can tell you, when I called each of these recipients to tell them help was on the way, they were overjoyed. I commend my good friend and Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rosa DeLauro, for her recognition of the great importance these projects have in helping address challenges in my district and I look forward to supporting this bill when it comes to the House floor.” Read more about the community projects here. Read more about other Congresswoman Moore’s priorities addressed in this legislation here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4876,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Community Project Funding in FY 2022 Department of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Funding Bill",2021-07-16,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Rep. Gwen Moore announced that she had secured inclusion of a total of $857,000 in funding for three separate projects by Pathfinders Milwaukee, Inc., the Benedict Center, and the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin in the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill. In response, she released the following statement: “Every person deserves to live in safe, affordable housing. The pandemic has only highlighted this need as essential to one’s health and safety. I am thankful for the work done by these organizations that have long been active in our community and which help ensure the most vulnerable residents, including sex trafficking survivors and young people experiencing homelessness can access the services they need to safe and housed. “These dollars will greatly benefit our community and help these organizations serve more Milwaukeeans in their time of need.” “Congresswoman Moore demonstrates her deep concern for women who are victimized by sexual and physical violence and sex trafficking with action. Her placement of funding for the Sisters Program will help hundreds of women in the street based sex trade find hope and begin their healing journey,” said Jeanne Geraci, Executive Director of Benedict Center. “On behalf of the nine founding co-partners of the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center, we are honored that Congresswoman Moore has supported this important community initiative that launched in early 2021. Since 2018, this group of multi-sector stakeholders has worked together to establish the Center as a physical and virtual clearinghouse. Our shared goal is to connect tenants and landlords to trusted resources to prevent eviction. This investment will assist us in ensuring its sustainability"" said Kristi Luzar, Executive Director at the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin (UEDA), the project's convener. Pathfinders is honored to be included in Congresswoman Gwen Moore's FY2022 HUD funding bill. We are eager to use these critical funding resources to continue our work with youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability and through our housing first approach ensure they have the safety and stability they need to transition into healthy and successful young adults. Congresswoman Moore has long been a leading advocate for our community's youth and families and understands the many systemic barriers and challenges our young people experience as they attempt to secure and maintain safe and affordable housing. She has long recognized that Federal funding too often ignores the realities of housing insecurity that youth face and the resulting exploitation these youth experience as they attempt stabilize their living situation. With this much-needed funding support, Congresswoman Moore has yet again demonstrated her commitment to our mission of empowering youth and changing lives,” said Tim Baack, President and CEO of Pathfinders. Funding for Pathfinders will help ensure housing stability for vulnerable young people in Milwaukee while helping youth develop effective independent living skills and increasing employment and educational achievement. The Benedict Center’s funding will support the Sisters Program which helps women in the street sex trade/sex trafficking. Funding provided to the Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin will support the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center, a resource supported by 9 different local organizations and agencies to help prevent evictions and support tenants and landlords in need of assistance. Read more about the community projects here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4877,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Expand Education and Training for Doulas and Midwifery,2021-07-16,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Washington, D.C - A bipartisan group of Ways and Means Committee members introduced legislation, The Pathways to Health Careers Act, to expand and improve the Health Professions Opportunity Grant Program (HPOG) to help low-income Americans gain entry into health care professions. This bill includes the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children (OSMDC) Act, which would create a new demonstration project within HPOG to provide low-income people with education and training in doula and midwifery professions. HPOG proposes provisions in education and job training for occupations in the health care field that pay well and are in high demand for Temporary Assistance to Needy Family (TANF) recipients. ""For decades, TANF has stifled opportunities for the most vulnerable to move into family-supporting careers. I came to Congress to reform TANF to ensure poor women and children had the opportunity to climb out of the trenches of poverty. My bill builds on this work by helping TANF recipients access the training and education to become doulas, midwives, and perinatal professionals. When we create a diverse, culturally competent maternal health workforce, we can fight our maternal health crisis, help save lives and create opportunities for those who have been shut out for too long.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4873,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Encourages Milwaukee Residents to Attend July 10th’s Free Tax Prep Day,2021-07-09,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore encourages Milwaukee residents who are parents and do not normally need to file a tax return to attend a free IRS tax prep session tomorrow on how to receive Advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments they might be eligible for. She released the following statement: “The expanded CTC payments can help an estimated 93.6% of children in Milwaukee, and I want to make sure every eligible family receives these benefits. Usually, this help is only available at tax time but for this year, parents have an option to receive this assistance in monthly payments, starting this month! For every child, your family may receive between $250-$300 per month. That money could make all the difference!” “If you haven’t filed a tax return and haven’t used the IRS non-filer portal to receive stimulus checks in the past, the IRS is hosting a Free Tax Prep Day tomorrow on Saturday, July 10th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT at the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center that can help your family receive these monthly Child Tax Credit payments.” Where: IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center, 211 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 When: Tomorrow, July 10th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT What to bring: A government-issued ID, Social Security card, and other work and benefit documents (like W-2 form and SSA-1099) The American Rescue Plan (ARP) expanded the Child Tax Credit to $3,600 for each child under 6 and to $3,000 for each child between ages 6 and 17 (up from $2,000). The ARP also made this benefit fully refundable, which will help some of most vulnerable families the most.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-to-host-town-hall-in-madison-with-state-representative-francesca,Pocan to Host Town Hall in Madison with State Representative Francesca Hong,2021-07-06,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MADISON, WI—U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold a town hall in Madison on Thursday, July 8 with State Representative Francesca Hong(WI-76) to speak directly with Wisconsinites and answer questions about critical state and federal issues. Following brief opening remarks, Rep. Pocan and Rep. Hong will take questions from members of the community in attendance. The town hall is open to the public and may RSVP here, although no RSVP is required. All visitors will be temperature checked and screened upon entry in the Goodman Community Center building. Masks are required to be worn upon entry and in all public areas. Vaccinated individuals will not be required to wear masks in the town hall meeting room. Members of the media are welcome to join the event and are encouraged to list the town hall in your website's community calendar, as well as announce it in your paper or on your news program. MADISON TOWN HALL Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM (CT) Goodman Community Center Evjue Room 149 Waubesa Street, Madison, WI 53704",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4869,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Provisions to Expand Economic Opportunity and Green Public Transit in Infrastructure Package,2021-07-01,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of the INVEST in America Act, which includes several of her amendments. She released the following statement: “We need to make sure equity guides every transportation policy, so that no community gets left behind. The INVEST Act secures the resources we need to improve our nation’s road, bridges, public transit and rail networks. Among numerous provisions I support, the bill provides robust funding for public transit, including to improve service and reduce fare by addressing transit deserts and providing for a demonstration program to reduce fares in some communities. The bill also includes provisions to help make our streets safer for all users including pedestrians and those with disabilities, helps support funding to address climate change and resiliency including significant funding for zero emission buses, and authorizes increased funding for Amtrak. Additionally, I strongly support provisions of this bill which provide additional resources for communities of color, including for those who bear the brunt of climate change. For example, the bill also creates a new reconnecting neighborhoods discretionary grant program to help reconnect neighborhoods, often in economically-disadvantaged and underserved communities, that were cut off by highway or other projects in the past. The bill also authorizes funding to keep protect water quality and help address threats to drinking water, including strong reauthorizations of the Clean Water and Drinking Water Sate Revolving Funds. The bill would also authorize $45 billion over the next ten years to remove lead pipes. I want to remove every lead pipe in Milwaukee in order to help protect our children. . During debate on the bill in the House, I offered an amendment to ensure that these lead pipe replacement grants help create jobs for individuals in the communities in which they take place. Milwaukee residents could greatly benefit from this program that not only removes a public health threat but creates pathways for good paying jobs for low-income and very-low income individuals. I also offered an amendment during floor debate that would increase the amount of funding for zero emission buses that is set aside for low- and moderate-income communities which are often most impacted by air pollution. Increasing green public transit can help reduce emissions while increasing access to jobs, child care, education, and doctor’s appointments on the other side of town to the most vulnerable. Another of my amendments to this bill would create a stormwater center of Excellence program at the EPA to help support research and innovation to address with some of the challenges to our nation’s water quality, including sewer overflows. My amendments were adopted and I was pleased to support passage of this critical legislation.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4870,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Legislation to Provide Community De-Escalation Training,2021-07-01,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the National Community Violence De-Escalation Training Act of 2021, which would establish a program funding eligible entities such as churches, schools, community colleges, and others to provide de-escalation training to community members to prevent and reduce violence in our communities. Following the introduction of her bill, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “With the death of George Floyd, our nation faced a reckoning that forced us all into a national conversation on public safety. As we look to reform policing, I want to build on the concept of de-escalation training, and extend it beyond police officers, to people such as teachers, religious leaders, and others who are often respected and pillars in their communities. Every person can play a role in promoting peace and safety in their own communities, where long-lasting change happens. A few weeks ago, President Biden called for supporting community programs, ‘that reduce gun violence, keep communities safe, and make real, positive difference in people’s lives.’ With my legislation, we can provide community members in schools, non-profits, community college and churches the tools to diffuse conflict, promote peace, and prevent violence.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-celebrates-house-passage-of-18-million-in-earmarks-for-wi-02,Pocan Celebrates House Passage of $18 Million in Earmarks for WI-02 Transportation Projects,2021-07-01,2021,2021-07,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced House passage of $18 million in earmarked transportation projects for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. These projects were included in the ""Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act,"" which seeks to revitalize America's infrastructure. ""I am proud to have secured $18 million in critical funding to rebuild South Central Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure,"" Congressman Pocan said. ""For too long, we have failed to act boldly when it comes to investing in our infrastructure, and this has left us with unsafe bridges, congested roads, failing sewer systems, and many other critical structural issues. The INVEST in America Act would also help create millions of good-paying jobs and support U.S. manufacturing, while setting our country on a path toward zero emissions in the transportation sector. This bill takes a step forward in getting us on the right track to create economic opportunity for all in the 21stcentury and beyond."" Congressman Pocan's surface transportation projects included in the INVEST in America Act are listed below. $6.275 million to reconstruct Atwood Ave. in Madison from Fair Oaks to Cottage Grove Rd. This project will reconstruct the existing roadway with pedestrian and bicycle multi-use paths and reconstruct a portion of the popular Lake Loop Bike Path. $2 million to replace the functionally obsolete and structurally deficient bridge over Pheasant Branch in the City of Middleton on County Highway M/Century Ave. A bike tunnel and trail improvements will be included in the project to connect the existing bike network. $2 million to resurface County Highway CV along the northern and western boundary of the Dane County Regional Airport and include on-road bike facilities and replace drainage structures. $2 million to resurface and widen County Highway CC in the Town and Village of Oregon which will enable on-road bike lanes. Curbs, gutters, and ditches in areas within the Village of Oregon would also be improved. $2 million to resurface and widen County Highway P and improve on-road bike lanes. Replacing and/or widening drainage structures would also occur, and curbs and gutters will replace ditches in areas within the unincorporated Village of Klevenville. The Military Ridge Trail Cross would also be improved. $2 million to repair 6.56 miles of deteriorating pavement on US 14 between Spring Green and Madison. $1.6 million to convert the existing WIS 23/WIS 136 intersection in Reedsburg into a single lane roundabout in response to multiple fatal crashes that have occurred at the intersection over the last four years. Wisconsin roundabouts have been demonstrated to reduce the number of crashes resulting in death or injury by more than half. $125,000 to resurface Highway 033 in Reedsburg from Preston Ave. to State Highway 023. See Congressman Pocan's initial letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure requesting these projects here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:03:51Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4868,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes for House Passage of NSF for the Future Act and DOE Science for the Future Act that Includes Several of Her Provisions,2021-06-28,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore’s supported House passage of a bipartisan legislation H.R. 2225, the National Science Foundation for the Future Act and HR 3593, the Department of Energy (DOE) Science for the Future Act to reauthorize federal research and innovation programs. Both bills include numerous provisions authorized by Congresswoman Moore. including provisions in the NSF bill to expand support to community colleges, to authorize research into innovate clean water programs, and a provision that would expand research capabilities at minority-serving institutions, such as Alverno College in Milwaukee, but also includes historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s), and tribal colleges and universities. She also authored an amendment to H.R. 3593 to boost support in clean water and water research with the DOE Office of Science. In response, she released the following statement: “As a member of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I am honored to have authored provisions that are included in the House-passed NSF for the Future Act and DOE Science for the Future Act. We need to ensure that our STEM workforce reflects America’s diversity and research opportunities are expanded to those who are underrepresented. My bipartisan effort with Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas would create real equity for students at minority-serving institutions. My provisions to promote clean water research, build a diverse STEM workforce, and protect our water systems invests in the health of our communities and support the institutions that can provide a pipeline for STEM workers and researchers of color. I look forward to these bills advancing in the Senate and being signed into law.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4863,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Head Start Programs,2021-06-24,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore Helped Secure Head Start Grants in the American Rescue Plan Today, Congresswoman Moore announced $2,412,144 for local Head Start programs She helped secure the grant funding as part of the American Rescue Plan. In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “I’m a former Head Start parent, and I know the value of these programs on families and children. Supporting these programs in Congress is an opportunity for me to pay it forward to ensure more Milwaukee families can benefit from Head Start,” said Congresswoman Moore. Local Head Start Grant Recipients Milwaukee Public Schools: $1,801,929 United Community Center, Inc: $610, 215 Acelero, Inc and Next Door Foundation, Inc received funding and serve multiple congressional districts in Wisconsin, including Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional District. The funding for Head Start comes in addition to $260,446,267 in ARP funding for the State of Wisconsin Congresswoman Moore secured to help child care providers safely reopen, keep workers on payroll, and provide child care assistance for hardworking families.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4862,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes in Support of Bipartisan and Bicameral Legislation to Protect Older Workers From Workplace Discrimination,2021-06-23,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore voted in support of H.R. 2062, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021. In response, she released the following statement: “Many older adults are not sitting on the beach and relaxing in retirement. Lots of seniors are working multiple jobs, taking care of grandkids, and trying to make ends meet. They need protections in the workplace against discrimination. Ageism in the workplace deprives older workers of the opportunity to advance in their careers and have gainful employment. Unfortunately, 3 in 5 workers ages 45 and older have seen or experienced age discrimination, according to an AARP survey. The bill would overturn a 2009 Supreme Court decision that made it more difficult for older workers to prove discrimination by placing a higher burden of proof on them, creating new hoops and hurdles for older workers to speak up when they need to. It would return to the previous standard that had guided such decisions prior to 2009. I am proud to support this legislation, which will knock down the needless additional hurdles put in front of older workers who simply want to protect their right to a discrimination free workplace.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4860,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Senate’s Failure to Pass H.R. 1,2021-06-22,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“After losing the House, Senate, and White House, Republicans across the country have decided that, instead of appealing to voters, they would rather disenfranchise Americans. Since Jan 6th, our democracy has been under attack by Republicans who have introduced nearly 400 bills in 48 states that make it harder to vote, including right here in Wisconsin, where Republican legislators are advancing voter suppression legislation to make it harder for the elderly and those who are disabled to vote. They would rather continue their Big Lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and try to rig elections than win them based on ideas and policy. I am disappointed but not surprised by the Senate Republicans who failed to vote to strengthen our democracy. H.R. 1 would restore the protections in the Voting Rights Act, prevent voters from being purged from the rolls, and secure same-day registration and automatic voter registration for Americans who are eligible. We should be making it easier for every eligible person to participate in our democracy. The majority of Americans support the provisions in H.R. 1. A recent poll found that more than 80 percent of Americans support measures to improve our election security and restrict the influence of big money in our elections. Voting rights are made partisan by GOP politicians in D.C. We cannot afford to delay acting any longer to protect the critical right to vote. I will continue to work to do so and hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will too.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4859,"Congresswoman Moore, Ways & Means Democrats Introduce Bill to Reauthorize and Expand Assistance to the Trade-Impacted Workers, Businesses and Communities",2021-06-17,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ways and Means Democrats introduced a bill, the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Modernization Act of 2021, to reauthorize and expand expiring programs assisting American workers, businesses, and communities affected by trade. “Trade-impacted workers rely on programs like the TAA to provide temporary assistance when it’s needed most. This bill would increase worker benefits and expanding worker eligibility. In this bill, I’m so proud to be leading the effort to establish a new childcare allowance for enrollees to help prevent childcare accessibility from being a barrier to taking advantage of the program’s training and relocation benefits. Oftentimes, job seekers turn down opportunities for training or relocation for a good-paying job because they must turn to their families for childcare or need to take time off the job hunt to do it themselves. We must do everything we can to break down the barriers for trade-impacted parents to access this life-saving program. My colleagues and I are also proposing major updates to other TAA programs, including expanding eligibility and streamlining TAA for Firms and replenishing funds of neglected parts of the program such as TAA for Community Colleges and TAA for Farmers. This bill would also require new outreach to historically underserved communities,” Additional Resources: TAA Modernization Act of 2021 A fact sheet on the legislation is available HERE. FAQs on the bill can be found HERE. A section-by-section summary is available HERE.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4857,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Named to Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth,2021-06-16,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"This week, Speaker Pelosi named Congresswoman Moore to the new Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth. In response, she released the following statement: “I am honored to be chosen to join the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth. I am pleased that the Speaker recognized my longstanding efforts, both before and during my time in the State legislature and now in Congress, to address the need to provide opportunity for all in our communities. These issues of economic inequalities and disparities hit home in my district. Milwaukee residents are forced to grapple with many challenges stemming from redlining, segregation, and discrimination that are present in our current disparities between Black and white residents in unemployment, incarceration, and poverty rates. The speaker made clear in her announcement my role on the committee in seeking solutions to the racial wealth gap. Data shows the average income for a Black household in Milwaukee in 2018 was just under $30,000, compared with close to $80,000 for whites.1 That report also shows about 40% of Black households in Milwaukee are living in concentrated poverty and earning at or under $10,000 annually in income, compared with 7.3% for white households.1 Black schoolchildren in metro Milwaukee are as likely to attend an intensely segregated school –a school in which enrollment is over 90 percent minorities—as they were in 1965.1 That report concluded that “Black Milwaukee is generally worse off today than it was 40 or 50 years ago.1” I am ready to bring the voice of Milwaukee’s residents and their struggles against economic inequality to this important Select Committee, so that we can create equity and new opportunities for our community.” The Select Committee was created by Speaker Pelosi to be a resource to the Congress to make policy related to economic fairness, access to education and workforce development. Working with the Committees of Jurisdiction, the Select Committee will study and recommend proposals to make our economy work for everyone. It is molded after the mission of the Temporary National Economic Committee, founded by President Roosevelt and the Congress after the Great Depression to study and combat the concentration of wealth in America and its role in triggering economic collapse. Congresswoman Moore as one of 8 Democrats named to the committee. Source: dc.uwm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1055&context=ced_pubs",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-scott-hirono-murray-introduce-bill-to-double-pell-grant-make,"Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray Introduce Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable",2021-06-16,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Robert C. ""Bobby"" Scott (VA-03), chair of the House Education & Labor Committee, and Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, reintroduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act, legislation that would double the Pell Grant award, index the award to inflation, and make other changes to expand the award for working students and families. The bill also makes the Pell Grant funding fully mandatory to protect it from funding shortfalls, expands the program to include DREAMers, and restores lifetime eligibility for the program to 18 semesters, among other changes that will benefit students. ""No one should be denied a chance at a higher education if they are smart enough 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 forall,"" Congressman Pocan said. ""Unfortunately, rising tuition costs and perpetual underfunding continues 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."" ""The Pell Grant is the most important tool we have to help students afford college. Unfortunately, due to the rising cost of college, the purchasing power of Pell Grants has severely eroded over time,"" Chairman Scott of the House Committee on Education and Labor said. ""By doubling the maximum Pell award, and adjusting future awards for inflation, the Pell Grant Preservation & Expansion Act will go a long way to restore the purchasing power and help millions of students earn a quality degree, without being forced to take on excessive debt."" ""Every year, Pell Grants make college more affordable for millions of students in the United States—including tens of thousands of students in Hawaii. But over the last decade, the value of the Pell Grant has steadily declined—from covering nearly fourth-fifths of the cost of attendance at a public, four-year institution at its height, to less than one-third,"" Senator Hirono said. ""With the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act, we have a real opportunity to restore the value of the Pell Grant for generations of students. I join my colleagues Senator Murray and Representatives Scott and Pocan in introducing this important legislation that will help more students pursue higher education."" ""It's thanks to Pell grants that I was able to graduate and get a great education from Washington State University—but today's students are being asked to pay more for college with less financial support. Students should never be forced to give up their higher education dreams because they can't afford it—and this legislation will take a significant step in helping to make sure college is within reach for more students,"" Senator Murray said. ""I'm proud to introduce the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act alongside my colleagues, and I'll be working hard to get this across the finish line and ensure that every student—no matter how much money their family makes—has the opportunity to succeed."" Representative Scott and former Representative Susan Davis (D-CA), along with Senators Hirono and Murray, introduced a similar version of this legislation during the 115th Congress. Last year, several provisions from that bill were included in the year-end spending package, which restored Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated individuals, students who have been defrauded, and students with drug-related offenses; raised the ""auto-zero"" threshold for the program; and increased the income protection allowance—improving the program for students. In addition to Representatives Pocan and Scott, and Senators Hirono and Murray, the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act is cosponsored by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ed Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Cori Bush (D-MO), Andre Carson (D-IN), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Val Demings (D-FL), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Mike Doyle (D-PA), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Garamendi (D-CA), Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Mondaire Jones (D-NY), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Al Lawson (D-FL), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM), Andy Levin (D-MI), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Grace Meng (D-NY), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Joseph Morelle (D-NY), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Marie Newman (D-IL), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Deborah Ross (D-NC), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Adam Smith (D-WA), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Mark Takano (D-CA), Bennie Thompson (D-MO), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL). The following groups have endorsed the legislation: American Association of University Professors (AAUP), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), APIA Scholars, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), National Education Association (NEA), State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO), Student Debt Crisis, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Association of Young Americans (AYA), The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), Third Way, Young Invincibles, College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), American Council on Education (ACE), JFF, PIRG, Council forAdvancement and Support of Education (CASE), Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), The Hope Center forCollege, Community, and Justice, National College Attainment Network (NCAN), Council forChristian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), The Education Trust, UnidosUS, and the University of California System.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4856,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes for Committee Passage of NSF for the Future Act and DOE Science for the Future Act that Includes Numerous Provisions that She Authored,2021-06-15,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore’s was pleased to support passage of a bipartisan legislation H.R. 2225, the National Science Foundation for the Future Act and HR 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act to reauthorize federal research and innovation programs. Both bills include numerous provisions authorized by Congresswoman Moore. including provisions in the NSF bill to expand support to community colleges, to authorize research into innovate clean water programs, and a provision that would expand research capabilities at minority-serving institutions, such as Alverno College in Milwaukee, but also includes historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s), and tribal colleges and universities. At today’s markup, she also offered an amendment to H.R. 3593 to boost support in clean water and water research with the DOE Office of Science. In response, she released the following statement: “Research is how we can improve lives, protect our planet, and drive innovation. Protecting our precious water remains my priority, and creating more diversity in STEM careers secures some equity and opens doors for people who lack the opportunity to get in the room alone. “To build a diverse STEM workforce, we need to invest in the colleges and universities that can strengthen the pipeline for STEM workers of color. I am pleased to have worked with Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas in a bipartisan fashion to boost efforts in HR 2225 to increase opportunities for underrepresented communities in STEM. My changes to the bill would boost NSF funded STEM support for community colleges, which is often seen as a more affordable higher education option for diverse communities. My other amendment – based on bipartisan legislation (H.R. 3840) I recently introduced – would also create a new program, authorized at $100 million per year to build research capabilities at emerging HBCU’s, tribal colleges and universities, and Hispanic-serving institution’s to help ensure all students have access to STEM opportunities Lastly, I am pleased to have worked to advance a bipartisan effort with Rep. Young Kim to increase K-8 STEM opportunities in our schools. “We also need to protect the health of our water systems. In H.R. 2225, I pushed for inclusion of a provision to boost clean water research at NSF to advance our understanding of water availability and quality, and to support the development and deployment of innovative technologies to address water challenges. “I also offered a successful amendment to HR. 3593, which will help us shed light on how we can safeguard our water for future generations. That amendment would support DOE Office of Science research efforts that seek to understand human and climate impacts on our watersheds , including encouraging work with key stakeholders such as nonprofit organizations like Milwaukee’s Water Council and academic institutions.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4854,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces East West Bus Rapid Transit to Receive $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding,2021-06-11,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces East West Bus Rapid Transit Project to Receive $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding Today, Congresswoman Moore announced that the East West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will receive $2 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. In response, she released the following statement: “When we passed the American Rescue Plan, we made a down payment on our economic recovery, ending the pandemic, and building back better. This bill makes direct investments in our communities, and I am so thrilled to know this legislation, which I strongly supported, will benefit the East West Bus Rapid Transit project, the first of its kind in Wisconsin! Our city and county leaders want to expand transportation options and reduce congestion, but they can’t do it alone. Federal funding is critical, and this money will support a project that allows Wisconsinites to be better connected, build economic growth and help Wisconsinites get where they need to go using safe, reliable green energy buses. Additionally, transportation can be a critical barrier for my constituents who need to get to see their doctor or get to the medical center for needed health care. Without reliable transportation, for too many of my constituents, these could be the longest nine miles in the world and I am glad that we are doing something to help close those gaps,” said Congresswoman Moore. “This funding will help numerous communities across the country continue to protect jobs and advance important transit projects that otherwise might have been canceled or delayed due to the pandemic,” said FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez. “These federal funding allocations are so important for transit agencies struggling in the wake of COVID-19.” “This week, I had the opportunity to join Governor Evers, Mayor Barrett, County Executive Crowley and other officials to break ground on this project. I look forward to seeing its impact and I know this is only the beginning as I keep fighting to bring in more federal funds to support our transit system. By investing in public transportation, including in green energy alternatives, we are making a down payment on our communities that will pay off in economic growth and healthier, safer communities.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4855,Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Congressman Frank Lucas Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Minority-Serving Institution’s STEM Research Capabilities,2021-06-11,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Member Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ranking Member Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03) introduced the Strengthening MSI Competitiveness in Research and Innovation Act to diversify STEM education and workforce. The Act would allow historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s), tribal colleges and universities, and other universities designated as minority serving institutions (MSI) such as Alverno college increased access federal resources to expand research programs in order to help create a more diverse STEM workforce. The bill would also allow for those institutions to partner with other higher education institutions, including community colleges, to strengthen their research capacity. Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is also a cosponsor of the legislation. “Our research universities are the most advanced, well-funded and well-equipped in the world, yet our institutions still suffer dramatically low diversity among its researchers and staff. People of color are underrepresented in STEM jobs, which only reflects the systemic barriers that still exist in the classroom and the workplace. This not only limits the possibilities of some of our brightest minds, but also limits the ability of research teams to approach problems,” said Congresswoman Moore. “Grants and awards that are vital to the funding of developing universities require costly resources to obtain in the first place. This is a hurdle many developing MSIs, including HBCUs, tribal colleges, and Hispanic-serving institutions, must face in bringing people of color opportunities that are traditionally dominated by their white counterparts. That is why I’m proud to be introducing bipartisan legislation with Congressman Frank Lucas to combat this disparity head-on. By awarding competitive-based funding to developing MSIs that are expanding their STEM research capabilities, we can erode racial imbalances in education and research, and expand opportunities in science and technology for traditionally underrepresented people of color. Diversity makes our researchers better and our institutions stronger,” said Congresswoman Moore. “MSIs and HBCUs have long carried out cutting-edge research and been leaders in ensuring a more diverse STEM talent pipeline for our nation’s future. However, more investment is needed to enable MSIs to fully realize their potential to contribute to the research and innovation enterprise. I am proud to cosponsor this bill led by my Science Committee colleagues Congresswoman Moore and Ranking Member Lucas to provide administrative support and boost the research capacity of our nation’s MSIs and HBCUs. The challenges we face today demand a dramatic expansion of our research capacity and STEM workforce. That starts with supporting the institutions that have a proven track record of recruiting and nurturing talented students and researchers of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds,” said Chairwoman Johnson. “America’s scientific progress is best served by encouraging a wide range of researchers from across the country, operating at diverse research institutions. But not every college and university has the same access to federal research grants. I’m proud to join Rep. Moore on this bill to ensure that Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities are given the resources they need to compete for federal grants. Langston University, an 1890s institution in my home district in Oklahoma, is a great example of why this bill is needed: they have a strong research focus and a pool of talented students and professionals but need assistance building up their capacity to perform that research and compete for federal grants. I look forward to working with my colleagues to move this bill through Congress and give these universities the support they need to excel,” said Ranking Member Lucas.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4852,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Wisconsin Colleagues in Call for Solution to Republican-controlled State Legislature’s Sabotage of Federal Education Funding for Wisconsin Schools,2021-06-10,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"In letter to Wisconsin State Legislative Leaders, Wisconsin Congressional Democrats write, “This funding is critical to allow our schools to safely reopen and to address the significant disruptions to learning caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” Today, U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore, Ron Kind, Mark Pocan, and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, sent a letter to State Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, writing “We are deeply concerned that the fiscal years 2021-2023 biennial budget currently under consideration by the Joint Finance Committee will render Wisconsin ineligible for more than one billion dollars in federal funding for our K-12 schools.” “The COVID-19 emergency funding including in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and other covid-19 bills would be a relief to Wisconsin school districts who were forced to shoulder additional education costs due to the pandemic. It would also be critical to helping our students and teachers return to the classroom, after having to deal with the disruption of a deadly pandemic, said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. “Unfortunately, it appears that state legislative leaders are willing to let our students suffer in order to make a political point by needlessly putting federal education funding at risk. After the year we’ve had, we cannot let our Wisconsin families down. That is why I join my colleagues in calling on state legislative leaders to put our children first for a change and act to ensure that our state does not miss out on this critical federal education funding,” “While every Republican member of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation voted against the American Rescue Plan, we all supported it because it provided much needed federal funding for Wisconsin schools. Now, the Republican-controlled State Legislature is putting federal investments in Wisconsin schools at risk by not doing their part to support our schools, educators, and students. We stepped up to support Wisconsin schools with federal education funding and now it’s time for Republicans in the state legislature to step up too and do the right thing,” said Senator Baldwin. “Wisconsin teachers, school staff, parents, and students have been through so much over the past year due to COVID-19, and many school districts are struggling with the financial impacts of the pandemic. That’s why I was proud to vote for the American Rescue Plan and other COVID-19 relief bills, which included emergency funding to make sure our schools can safely reopen and help mitigate additional costs caused by COVID-19,” said Congressman Ron Kind. “Unfortunately, state legislative leaders are now putting this relief at risk, jeopardizing billions of dollars in federal funding for our K-12 schools. Our students and teachers deserve better. I’m joining my colleagues to call on state legislative leaders to stop playing politics with our children’s futures and ensure Wisconsin schools receive this badly needed funding.” “The GOP-led state legislature is trying to play politics with $2.3 billion in federal aid for Wisconsin schools. We have confirmation from the Department of Education that the GOP’s budget tricks will cost Wisconsin billions in aid to students and schools. The state legislature has a job to do and it is failing—fund education and use the billions in aid to help Wisconsinites get through this crisis—no more games, enough is enough,” said Congressman Mark Pocan. “Republican lawmakers are playing a high-stakes game with $2.3 billion in funding at risk and willing to ante up our students,” said WEAC President Ron Martin. “Enough is enough. Our students need these federal funds to address school safety, academic achievement and mental health. It is blatantly reckless for legislators to consider passing up Wisconsin’s fair share of funding while other states use it to recover from the pandemic. Governor Evers has been a steady leader throughout the pandemic & is working hard to pass his Badger Bounce Back Budget for children, families and workers but Republican legislators are fighting him every step of the way,” Martin said. “Educators must step up to hold our elected officials accountable. Our students are depending on us.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4853,"Congresswoman Moore Statement on House Transportation and Committee’s Approval of H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act which includes Funding for Milwaukee Transportation Projects",2021-06-10,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Each Member of Congress had the opportunity to submit transportation project requests from their congressional districts to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Congresswoman Moore submitted transportation projects for potential inclusion in the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST) Act.Following the Committee’s approval of Rep. Moore’s projects, she released the following statement: “The Invest in America Act is a much-needed surface transportation reauthorization bill that includes increased investments in transit and climate change, among other changes that will help address transportation needs in our communities. I am thrilled to learn that community’s transportation projects that I requested are included in the INVEST in America Act! The projects which were included will allow for Milwaukee County to buy more buses to modernize its aging fleet, invest in steps to improve security for bus operators, customers, and facilities, and carry out road projects in the city of Milwaukee, Glendale, and St. Francis. The Invest in America Act will also fund work on the Beerline Bike Trail to create new access points at Vienna Ave to improve community access to and usage of the trail. Meaningful investment in our infrastructure is long overdue. Each of these projects will create new job opportunities in our community, reduce noise pollution, invest in our public transit, and make our roads and trails safer for drivers and pedestrians. I look forward to supporting this legislation when it comes to the floor and continuing to work with Chairman DeFazio and President Biden to see these investments become law.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/labor-caucus-leads-30-members-to-doj-requesting-union-rights-for,Labor Caucus Leads 30+ Members to DOJ Requesting Union Rights for Immigration Judges,2021-06-03,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Labor Caucus co-chairs Representatives Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), andSteven Horsford (D-NV) led 36 members of Congress in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco urging them to rescind former AG William Barr's petition with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to exclude immigration judges from eligibility for membership in the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ). The NAIJ has been the recognized representative of immigration judges for collective bargaining purposes since 1979, advocating on behalf of immigration judges on issues including performance evaluations and discipline, judicial security, COVID response, and efficient docket management. ""Immigration judges—like all public sector workers—deserve the right to be represented by a union,"" said the Labor Caucus Co-Chairs. ""The Trump Administration was ideologically hostile to collective bargaining, but we believe federal agencies should act in alignment with President Biden's directives in support of the right of employees to organize and join a union. NAIJ has advanced the causes of due process, transparency, accountability, efficiency, and professionalism in the Immigration Court. We urge the Attorney General to reverse this anti-worker petition immediately."" ""On behalf of all immigration judges, NAIJ would like to thank the House Labor Caucus and Co-Chairs for their critical and steadfast support,"" saidAmiena Khan, President, National Association of Immigration Judges. ""The prior administration targeted NAIJ for its outspoken support of judicial independence in our nation's immigration courts and the due process rights for the noncitizens appearing in court. We urge the Attorney General to withdraw the decertification petition filed by the prior administration and restore NAIJ's ability to advocate on behalf of our judges and due process."" ""Our union is grateful to the House Labor Caucus Members and Co-Chairs for standing up for the union rights of immigration judges represented by the National Association of Immigration Judges - IFPTE Judicial Council 2,"" saidPaul Shearon, President of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE). ""President Biden has made a strong and unmistakable affirmation of workers' rights and a commitment to rescinding the Trump Administration's anti-union actions against federal employees. The Labor Caucus' letter echoes the President's commitment and urges Attorney General Garland to stop his predecessor's politicized and ideologically motivated attack on these Department of Justice employees."" The letter was also signed by Representatives Judy Chu, David Cicilline, Yvette D. Clarke, Mark DeSaulnier, Adriano Espaillat, John Garamendi, Jesús ""Chuy"" García, Al Green, Raúl Grijalva, Pramila Jayapal, Henry C. ""Hank"" Johnson, Jr., Mondaire Jones, Marcy Kaptur, Ro Khanna, Dan Kildee, Brenda L. Lawrence, Barbara Lee, Andy Levin, Alan Lowenthal, Grace Meng, Joe Neguse, Marie Newman, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Frank Pallone, Jr., Jamie Raskin, Jan Schakowsky, Robert C. ""Bobby"" Scott, Darren Soto, Ritchie Torres, and Nikema Williams. See the full letter below and here. June 2, 2021 The Honorable Merrick B. Garland Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20530 The Honorable Lisa Monaco Deputy Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Garland and Deputy Attorney General Monaco: As Members of the Labor Caucus, we write to express our deep and urgent concern regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) policy regarding the right of immigration judges to be represented by a union. The Trump Administration was ideologically hostile to collective bargaining. President Trump himself issued three executive orders in 2018 that undermined public sector unions and the statutory right of federal employees to be represented by unions.[1] Under then-Attorney General Barr, DOJ also took steps to effectuate President Trump's opposition to collective bargaining by filing a petition with the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to exclude immigration judges from eligibility for membership in the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ). The NAIJ has been the recognized representative of immigration judges for collective bargaining purposes since 1979. For years NAIJ has advocated on behalf of immigration judges on many issues including performance evaluations and discipline, judicial security, COVID response, and efficient docket management. NAIJ's collective bargaining agreement has protected judges from unfair discipline. Further, NAIJ has advanced the causes of due process, transparency, accountability, efficiency, and professionalism in the Immigration Court. DOJ's petition was denied by the FLRA's Office of General Counsel in July 2020. Attorney General Barr then filed an application for review, pursuant to which the previous denial was reversed by the two-member Republican FLRA majority just days before the election in November 2020. In his dissenting opinion, then-FLRA Member and current FLRA Chairman Ernest DuBester characterized the majority decision as ""the antithesis of reasoned decision making"" and stated that ""it is abundantly clear that the majority's sole objective is to divest the [immigration judges] of their statutory rights."" NAIJ filed a motion to reconsider this ruling which is currently pending. Elections have consequences. One of President Biden's first actions was to rescind the Trump anti-union executive orders. Now it is up to you to rescind former Attorney General Barr's anti-union petition with the FLRA. Should the FLRA's decision be allowed to stand, the ramifications and the legal basis for the decision will have an immediate negative effect on NAIJ and all its bargaining unit members. But it will have an equally, if not far more, profound impact on federal employees' right to form and join a union. Any professional employee will be vulnerable to being characterized as a manager because the FLRA decision is so broad and provides no rationale for the departure from its prior precedent. We believe federal agencies should move forward in alignment with President Biden's values and directives in support of the right of employees to organize and join a union. Therefore, we urge you to rescind this anti-union petition before the FLRA. Sincerely, Rep. Mark Pocan Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Linda T. Sánchez Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Steven Horsford Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Donald Norcross Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Debbie Dingell Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Cc: Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, Chair of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment Hon. Marty Walsh, United States Secretary of Labor, Vice Chair of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/labor-caucus-leads-100-members-urging-biden-to-issue-osha-standard-for,Labor Caucus Leads 100+ Members Urging Biden to Issue OSHA Standard for Frontline Workers,2021-06-02,2021,2021-06,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) led over 100 members of Congress in a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to immediately issue the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to protect frontline workers from COVID-19. President Biden initially set a March 15 deadline for an ETS to be issued and the delay continues to put workers' safety in jeopardy. ""Our nation's workers need an enforceable federal standard that will ensure that their employers provide the comprehensive protections they need, including ventilation, respiratory protection, testing and screening, exposure notification, and on-site vaccinations,"" said the Labor Caucus Co-Chairs. ""Frontline workers are working to provide health care, groceries, meatpacking, transportation, and other essential services that keep our country running, often without enforceable health and safety standards specific to COVID-19. We urge the President to issue the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard immediately."" ""Nurses and other health care and frontline workers across the nation continue to work without the critical protections we need to prevent Covid exposure, illness, and death,"" said Deborah Burger, RN, president of National Nurses United (NNU). ""The failure to protect workers has cost thousands of lives. For more than 15 months, NNU has been advocating for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an emergency temporary standard to ensure that employers protect their workers during the pandemic, a standard that has yet to be issued. We are grateful to the co-chairs of the Congressional Labor Caucus and the 106 Members of Congress who signed this letter, for standing with nurses and other frontline workers and demanding the workplace health and safety protections that we need,"" she continued. ""NNU strongly urges the Biden Administration to immediately issue an OSHA emergency temporary standard as mandated by the president's Jan. 21 executive order."" The letter was also signed by Representatives Adams, Aguilar, Barragán, Bonamici, Bowman, Boyle, Brown, Bush, Cárdenas, Carson, Case, Castor, Castro, Christ, Chu, Cicilline, Clark, Cleaver II, Cohen, Connolly, Cooper, Courtney, Craig, Davids, Davis, Dean, DeLauro, DelBene, DeSaulnier, Deutch, Doggett, Doyle, Escobar, Espaillat, Evans, Foster, Garamendi, ""Chuy"" Garcia, Gomez, Grijalva, Hayes, Higgins, Huffman, Jacobs, Jayapal, Jeffries, Bernice Johnson, ""Hank"" Johnson Jr., Jones, Kaptur, Keating, Kelly, Khanna, Kildee, Krishnamoorthi, Larson, Lawrence, B. Lee, A. Levin, M. Levin, Lofgren, Lowenthal, Lynch, Maloney, McGovern, Meng, Moore, Moulton, Mrvan, Napolitano, Newman, Norton, Omar, Pascrell, Pingree, Price, Quigley, Raskin, Rochester, Roybal-Allard, Ruppersberger, Scanlon, Schakowsky, Scott, Sires, Soto, Strickland, Takano, Titus, Tlaib, Torres, Torres, Trone, Vargas, Vela, Wasserman, Schultz, Waters, Watson, Coleman, Williams, and Yarmuth. See the full letter here and below. June 2, 2021 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Biden: We write to congratulate you on progress your administration has made in combatting the Covid-19 virus. Your administration's efforts have saved the lives of countless Americans and have put our country on the path towards recovery. However, we urgently request that your administration immediately issue the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to protect frontline workers from Covid-19. While your administration has made significant strides to protect workers and the public from the Covid-19 virus, frontline workers remain at risk as they face continuing exposure to Covid-19 in the workplace. As you know, many frontline workers are working to provide health care, groceries, meatpacking, transportation, and other essential services that keep our country running, often without enforceable health and safety standards specific to Covid-19. On January 21st, you issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Labor to ""consider whether any emergency temporary standards on Covid-19, including with respect to masks in the workplace, are necessary, and if such standards are determined to be necessary, issue them by March 15, 2021."" The ETS was only formally sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on April 26th, beginning a two-week Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) review. More than two months have passed since your original deadline for an ETS to be issued, and OMB has had a month to review the proposed ETS. The consequences of these delays are dire, and for some workers the delay has been fatal. Our nation's workers need an enforceable federal standard that will ensure that their employers provide the comprehensive protections they need, including ventilation, respiratory protection, testing and screening, exposure notification, and on-site vaccinations. Further, on May 13th, the CDC issued new Covid guidelines which state that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks, avoid crowds or large gatherings, or need to isolate after exposure or get tested unless they are symptomatic. We are concerned that these new guidelines may put frontline workers across the country at further risk of illness and death while no OSHA ETS is in place. We respectfully urge you to issue the OSHA ETS and ensure it covers all at-risk workers without further delay. Sincerely, Rep. Mark Pocan Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Linda T. Sánchez Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Steven Horsford Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Donald Norcross Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Debbie Dingell",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:57:00Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/education-dept-confirms-wi-gop-throwing-away-15-in-federal-aid-for,"Education Dept. Confirms, WI GOP Throwing Away $1.5 in Federal Aid for Education",2021-05-28,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MADISON, WI—After reaching out to the Department of Education to ask whether the state GOP's insufficient education budget proposal would disqualify Wisconsin from receiving $1.5 billion in federal COVID aid, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) received confirmation that Wisconsin would lose the federal aid if they move forward with the GOP's budget proposal. Congressman Pocan released the following statement and shared the Department of Education's letter to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and Governor Tony Evers. ""The GOP majority in the state legislature is playing budgetary games that will cost Wisconsin taxpayers at least $1.5 billion in federal aid for state schools. The Department of Education has confirmed that Wisconsin Republicans are on track to ensure our state loses out on billions in aid to students, schools, colleges & universities. It's time for the Republican-led legislature to stop playing games, fund education like they are supposed to, and use billions in additional federal aid to help Wisconsin get out of this COVID downturn. Anything less is insufficient.""",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-gop-ready-to-throw-another-15-billion-in-federal-funding-with,Pocan: GOP Ready to Throw Another $1.5 Billion in Federal Funding with Education Aid Away,2021-05-28,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MADISON, WI—Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Republican Party's refusal to fund K-12 and higher education at the level necessary to qualify for $1.5 billion in federal COVID aid. ""Once again, Wisconsin Republicans are selfishly screwing Wisconsinites out of $1.5 Billion in federal COVID relief,"" said Congressman Pocan. ""For the last year, the GOP-led state legislature has barely shown up to work, yet found time to threaten billions in federal food aid, COVID relief, healthcare assistance, and now relief for our students, schools, colleges, and universities. As a member of Congress, I work hard to ensure the people of Wisconsin receive the billions in federal aid that they deserve. At a certain point, the Wisconsin GOP must recognize that they have become the party of fiscal irresponsibility in the name of partisan pageantry. Wisconsinites elected these state legislators to help them—not to repeatedly stand in the way of relief, in the middle of an economic and healthcare crisis."" In order to qualify for federal aid to Wisconsin schools—under the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan—states must maintain the same budget for K-12 and higher education in 2021-22 and 2022-23 as their average allocations in 2016-2019. In Wisconsin, the state legislature would need to add $387 million in funding for K-12 education and $41.2 million for higher education. However, the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee in the state legislature is falling short once again—adding only $128 million to K-12 education—risking $1.5 billion in federal COVID relief for Wisconsin. In response to possibly losing billions in education funding, the state GOP is trying to claim that a $350 billion fund that can be used for any purpose it wishes - even purposes not related to education - will ""fix"" the problem. Unfortunately, GOP budget tricks will not guarantee federal aid to Wisconsinites.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:49:40Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-lee-pentagon-budget-fails-to-reflect-our-nation-s-true-needs,Pocan & Lee: “Pentagon Budget Fails to Reflect our Nation’s True Needs”,2021-05-28,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement in response to President Biden's proposed FY2022 budget for the Department of Defense. ""If budgets are moral documents, a $13 billion increase in defense spending is a failure that doesn't reflect this country's actual needs. In the last year, the biggest threat to our nation was a global pandemic and we were drastically unprepared for it. Now, we're proposing a defense spending increase that alone is 1.5 times larger than the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's entire $8.7 billion budget. We need to redefine what defense and national security means in this country. Job security, healthcare security, housing security, climate security—these are the national security crises we should be defending the American people against—not more futile wars abroad or lucrative contracts for private defense contractors. ""The Pentagon cannot even pass an audit, why on earth would we throw another $13 billion at an agency filled with fraud, waste, and little to no oversight. Congress must act this year to cut what we spend on war and refocus on the most pressing challenges confronting Americans and the world.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:49:40Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4847,"Representatives Moore, Suozzi, Horsford, Beyer, and Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Disadvantaged Populations Get Back to Work",2021-05-20,2021,2021-05,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), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced legislation that would increase the amount of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to help disadvantaged groups who have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Occupations hit the hardest with prolonged unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic overlap considerably with those most helped by WOTC, including young workers, women, lower-skill workers, and minorities. Under the legislation, WOTC would be increased to 50% for the first $10,000 in wages, for two years, for all WOTC targeted groups. “The Build Back Better approach leaves no one behind – that includes Americans who were vulnerable before the pandemic such as veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, TANF and SNAP recipients and long-time unemployed. These are people who too often face multiple barriers to employment, including stigma. The pandemic has exacerbated long-term unemployment, putting more people at risk of becoming locked out of the jobs market through no fault of their own. Enhancing the Worker Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), including by expanding it to cover rehires, can make a real positive impact in helping those with the most employment barriers find work. With this legislation, we can encourage businesses to hire these workers as the economy reopens and business picks up,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. “The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a proven program that has long given veterans and vulnerable Americans the help they need to get back to work. This expansion will make it even better and more effective!” said Congressman Tom Suozzi. “I’m proud to lead this legislation that will help a diverse group of long unemployed individuals find a job. Although the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter each day, we need to continue to support workers until we fill every job lost during the pandemic.” “In Southern Nevada and across the United States, hard-working people are struggling to find good jobs that pay living wages. By temporarily increasing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Congress can make it easier for employers to bring on new workers and accelerate our economic recovery,” said Congressman Steven Horsford. “I’m glad to sponsor the Hiring Incentive to Return Employment (HIRE) Act of 2021, which will make the largest difference for those hit the hardest by pandemic unemployment, including people of color, young workers, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and underserved communities.” “This enhancement of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit would help put Americans back to work as the country recovers from the pandemic, and directly assist the long-term unemployed, who were left behind by our economy even before the pandemic began,” said Congressman Don Beyer. “The legislation would modernize this critical program, which has remained relatively unchanged in decades, by expanding the value of the credit over a two year period to maximize the incentive to hire the long-term unemployed, veterans, individuals transitioning off of welfare programs, and other groups. I thank Rep. Suozzi and my other colleagues for their leadership in introducing this important bill.” “The pandemic has given Americans a wake up call that we have for too long taken advantage of unemployed and frontline workers. Veterans and vulnerable Americans need help getting back to work, and Congress has a chance with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to give employers the nudge they need to safely bring them back into the workforce,” saidCongressman Brad Schneider. WOTC is a well-known federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire qualifying individuals by offsetting a portion of wage costs. However, WOTC amount has not changed since its initial enactment 25 years ago. Due to wage inflation, the value of credit has significantly eroded over time, placing qualifying employees at a disadvantage during a critical time when high unemployment continues. Qualifying individuals that private employers can hire under WOTC include: long-term unemployed (unemployed for at least 27 weeks and have received some UI benefits); veterans; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients aged 18 - 39 (the largest group); recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); SSI recipients; summer youth; designated community residents; vocational rehabilitation referrals; and ex-felons Outside groups that support the legislation include: International Franchise Association National Restaurant Association American Health Care Association “The HIRE Act is key to accelerating economic growth as the nation heals from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Matt Haller, Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Public Affairs at the International Franchise Association. “Not only will the bill help get more Americans back to work, it will go a long way to alleviating the labor demand issue facing employers as businesses grow and customers return.”",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4846,Representatives Gwen Moore and Sharice Davids Lead Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Crisis of Violence Against Native Women,2021-05-18,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"In some tribal communities, Native women face murder rates up to ten times the national average. Despite the high rates of sexual and fatal violence Native women experience, there is a shortage of data on the number of missing Indigenous women. Today, Congresswoman Moore and Congresswoman Sharice Davids led their colleagues in a bipartisan resolution to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women. “My Native sisters are suffering, facing one of the highest rates of violence in the country. It’s on Congress to acknowledge the epidemic of violence against Native women, so we can take meaningful action to save Native women’s lives,” said Congresswoman Moore. “For far too long, violence against Native women has gone overlooked and underestimated,” said Representative Sharice Davids. “I’m proud to join this resolution with my colleagues acknowledging our need to meaningfully address this devastating crisis and take continued steps towards providing resources for Tribes to protect Native women, their families, and their communities.” ""My late wife and my daughters are Alaska Native. Condemning and preventing violence against Indigenous people is not just the right thing to do; it is personal,"" said Congressman Don Young. ""Today, I am proud to help introduce a resolution recognizing the disproportionate, tragic violence committed against Native women. The goal of our resolution is simple: Ensuring we recognize the crisis of violence against Native women, which will help us motivate one another to take action. Protecting Native American women and girls from heinous crimes such as dating violence, sexual assault, and other atrocities is not a Republican or Democrat issue. That is why I am proud to partner with Representative Gwen Moore on this resolution close to my heart. As the 117th Congress continues, I will continue prioritizing the protection of women and girls in Native communities across the country."" “I am grateful to my colleagues for introducing this resolution to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women. This resolution is especially critical because Congress was silent on this crisis for far too long,” said Rep. Gallego. “While Congress broke its silence last year to pass Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act and take steps towards upholding our responsibility to keep Native women safe, much more work remains. I look forward to continuing to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to end violence directed at Native women and girls.” “We face an ongoing national crisis of unpunished violence against Native women, and Congress has to act now. The Violence Against Women Act passed by the House in March takes many of the right steps, and the Senate should act on it without delay. Until we resolve jurisdictional disputes, mandate real data collection efforts and make federal criminal databases available to tribal governments, we’re choosing to let this cycle continue. I wholeheartedly support this resolution and am working closely with my colleagues to stop the cycle of violence against Native women,” said Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva. NCAI President, Fawn Sharp identified the need to address the crisis of violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women as a high priority for Indian Country for the 117th Congress in her recent testimony to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. “Tribal communities continue to be plagued by the highest crime victimization rates in the country. The complicated jurisdictional framework at play in Indian Country, which limits tribal authority to prosecute non-Indians, continues to undermine safety for victims of violence in tribal communities. NCAI calls on Congress to reauthorize VAWA in the 117th Congress with key provisions addressing tribal jurisdictional issues.” “The crisis of violence against Native women persists at alarming rates due to the complex jurisdictional barriers placed on Tribal Nations by the federal government. Congress must honor its trust responsibility to protect and promote tribal sovereignty, which includes assisting tribal governments in safeguarding the lives of Native women. We support this resolution to recognize and end this crisis of violence, and we ask Congress to take meaningful action to ensure Tribes have the resources and authority to do so,” said Lucy Simpson (Diné), Executive Director, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center.",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4842,Reps. Moore and Gomez Lead Ways and Means Democrats in Calling on President Biden to Enact Recurring Direct Payments and Unemployment Benefits in Economic Crises,2021-05-17,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) led six of their Ways and Means Committee colleagues in asking President Biden to include recurring direct payments and automatic unemployment insurance (UI) in his American Families Plan. In response to the President’s support for automatically adjusting the length and amount of UI benefits unemployed workers received depending on economic conditions, the lawmakers are calling on the White House to back a plan that would issue recurring direct payments and unemployment insurance should a similar crisis hit our nation in the future. Recurring direct payments have broad, bipartisan support from both the general public and economic experts, and stimulus checks issued through the CARES Act, the year-end spending bill, and the American Rescue Plan Act, along with enhanced federal UI benefits, proved to be the most effective, but temporary, forms of direct relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Survival checks and unemployed benefits reduced the misery index during this pandemic, but families are still feeling its impact,” said Congresswoman Moore. “Tying these benefits to economic conditions, rather than arbitrary political timelines, would help us maintain relief for Americans still struggling with how to keep their kids fed, pay bills, and keep a roof over their heads, lifting up Americans and help create a truly equitable economic recovery.” “The success of the American Rescue Plan, combined with direct financial assistance in the CARES Act and prior federal legislation, is evident in communities nationwide,” said Congressman Gomez. “But we can’t pretend that a $1,400 check will be enough to last a year, and we need to be prepared with a strengthened safety net should a similar economic crisis strike again. Tying recurring direct cash payments and federal unemployment benefits to the country’s economic conditions not only makes sense, but it also shows the American people that their government is prepared to help them in the event of another economic catastrophe. I look forward to working with President Biden to ensure we can deliver these two critical economic recovery tools to uplift all American workers and their families.” As the lawmakers noted in the letter, $1,400 checks issued in the American Rescue Plan Act will keep 11 million people out of poverty this year, while a fourth and fifth stimulus check could keep an additional 12 million Americans out of poverty. Additionally, 67 percent of adults reported that the most recent stimulus check was important to their financial well-being, but 60 percent also reported that those checks will last them less than three months. The following Members of Congress signed onto the letter: Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (VA-08), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Judy Chu (CA-27), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), and Bradley S. Schneider (IL-10).",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4844,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Escalating Violence Between Israel and Palestinian People,2021-05-17,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“The escalating cycle of violence must cease immediately. I spoke to the Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations last Friday on May 14th. I voiced the need for the U.S. to play a more active role in bringing calm to the region immediately. Peace, security, and prosperity for the people of Israel or Palestinians living in Israel, Gaza or the West Bank will not be won with the blood of civilians.",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4837,"Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces $193,347 in AmeriCorps Funding for Milwaukee Organizations to Support Anti-Poverty Efforts",2021-05-13,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore announced $193,347 in funding for Wisconsin organizations, including Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation to support their anti-poverty efforts. In response, she released the following statement: “I know that AmeriCorps volunteers are making a difference in our community in many ways. I am pleased to hear that Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will be receiving federal funding to help them host AmeriCorps volunteers as they do amazing work on the ground to serve our communities. I am a former VISTA (Volunteers in Service To America) volunteer and AmeriCorps is near and dear to my heart because I know the power of its impact on our most vulnerable, which is why I am proud to announce additional funding to support more volunteers to help address pressing needs in my community,” said Congresswoman Moore. “Thank you to Congresswoman Moore for being a tireless advocate for Wisconsin. Being awarded the AmeriCorps Vista position will help increase our capacity to serve our community while also providing the opportunity to learn about the vital role we all play in addressing poverty and ensuring members of our local communities have the opportunity to thrive,” Patti Habeck, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin President and CEO. “Through the years, AmeriCorps VISTA members have made remarkable contributions to Milwaukee Succeeds and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Their enthusiasm, dedication and skill have added new dimensions to our culture, improved our work and heightened our connections to the community,” said Danae Davis, Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds. “We are grateful to again be awarded the honor of hosting VISTA service members this year and look forward to how we will learn from one another and, together, improve outcomes for young people in Milwaukee.”",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4838,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Amendment to Improve STEM Student Outcomes Included in National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Future Act,2021-05-13,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore’s amendment to award grants to technical and community colleges and non-profit organizations to help improve student outcomes, expand STEM curriculum, and expand their educational and career opportunities for students was approved by a subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and included in the NSF for the Future Act. The amendment was cosponsored by Rep. Deborah Ross. She also authored another successful amendment to authorize research funding through NSF to support Clean Water Research and Technology Acceleration. In response, she released the following statement: “We need to build a workforce for the future to remain globally competitive. This means supporting students who pursue STEM careers and ensuring they can grow in their scholarship and their careers at technical colleges and beyond. My amendment will help provide NSF support to community and technical colleges so they can contribute to building a diverse pipeline of STEM workers and secure more resources to support students, including funds for cutting-edge research, and create more opportunities for them to learn and develop their skills.” “We also need 21st century investments in our water infrastructure, so that every child has access to clean drinking water. My amendment would create a new Clean Water Research and Technology Acceleration program to support innovative water research that can help spur technologies to address the many water challenges our nation faces, including to help detect and remove contaminants from drinking water. NSF is uniquely positioned to advance water innovation that can help ensure that clean water is accessible and sustainable for present and future generations.”",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4835,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Bipartisan Call for Resolution of Trade Dispute to Protect U.S. Harley-Davidson Workers,2021-05-12,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore led her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing concern regarding the potential escalation of a trade dispute with the European Union that would negatively impact Harley-Davidson. The letter calls for the Administration to act to prevent further escalation and to find a permanent solution that addresses the concerns of affected stakeholders’ dispute. “Milwaukee is home to Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, which has a footprint across the nation. Harley provides good jobs in our communities that are threatened by this ongoing dispute. We are asking the Administration to work with the European Union to prevent an escalation, find a lasting solution that addresses the concerns of all parties,” said Congresswoman Moore. In response to this letter, Harley-Davidson Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz provided the following statement: ""On behalf of Harley-Davidson employees in our factories and across our business and dealer network - we thank these Members of Congress for standing with us. As Harley-Davidson continues its mission, including investing in American jobs, ingenuity, and innovation, it remains clear that motorcycles have no place in this trade war."" ""This ongoing dispute threatens Wisconsin manufacturers and small businesses at a time when many are still recovering from the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,"" said Congressman Ron Kind (WI-03). ""It's critical that the Administration works closely with our allies to remove these harmful tariffs and find a lasting solution that sets Wisconsin farmers, workers, and businesses up for success."" “Harley-Davidson provides family-supporting jobs for many in Southeast Wisconsin. The ongoing trade retaliation by the European Union harms Wisconsin workers, jobs, and our manufacturing industry. The Biden Administration must make resolving this dispute a top priority. Wisconsin continues to reap the benefits of enacting free, fair, and reciprocal trade agreements like USMCA. I urge the Biden Administration to build on this success and support hardworking Wisconsinites,” said Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01).",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4836,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Role Doulas Play in Supporting Healthy Birth Outcomes,2021-05-12,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore introduced a resolution recognizing the role doulas play in supporting pregnant people through the birthing process, addressing racial inequities, and improving birth outcomes. The resolution also designates May 9th as National Doula Week. A companion resolution introduced by Senators Dick Durbin and Susan Collins was passed in the Senate. “Doulas provide the supportive care pregnant people need through the birthing process. In this resolution, I join my colleagues in honoring their work and pledging to expand access to this crucial care,” said Congresswoman Moore. “Doulas are often the missing link in maternal health care and one of the most valuable and cost-effective tools needed to help solve the maternal mortality and morbidity crisis in the United States,” Senator Durbin said. “I’m proud the Senate passed our bipartisan resolution honoring the work of doulas during the newly designated National Doula Week.”",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-kind-moore-request-full-arp-funds-for-wisconsin,"Pocan, Kind & Moore Request Full ARP Funds for Wisconsin",2021-05-12,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04), and Ron Kind (WI-03) sent a letter today to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen opposing the Treasury's reduced allocations for the state of Wisconsin from the American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. When the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the Congressional Research Service estimated Wisconsin would receive $3.2 billion—$700 million more than the Treasury's final issuance of $2.5 billion. Additionally, the lawmakers requested the Treasury provide Wisconsin with its funds in one single payment—rather than a two-part payment separated by a full year. ""We passed the American Rescue Plan to provide $3.2 billion in relief for Wisconsinites, and Wisconsin deserves the full sum of those funds now,"" said the Representatives. ""We look forward to working with the Treasury Department to provide Wisconsin with the full amount of funds it was initially promised. See the full letter below. May 12, 2021 The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary of the Treasury U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 Dear Secretary Yellen: Thank you for publishing the Interim Final Rule for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The billions of dollars that Wisconsin will receive from these funds will be invaluable to ensuring our state successfully recovers from the economic and public health harms caused by the coronavirus pandemic. That is why we write to express our deep concern about the approximately $700 million discrepancy between the Congressional Research Service's (CRS) estimate of what Wisconsin should receive from the American Rescue Plan and what Treasury has published as Wisconsin's final allocation. Additionally, we are troubled by your decision to split Wisconsin's allocation in half and release the second tranche of funding one calendar year from now. Section 9901 of Public Law 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, states that the amount of funding payable to each state is: ""…an amount which bears the same proportion to such remainder as the average estimated number of seasonally-adjusted unemployed individuals (as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] Local Area Unemployment Statistics program) in the State or District of Columbia over the 3-month period ending with December 2020 bears to the average estimated number of seasonally-adjusted unemployed individuals in all of the 50 States and the District of Columbia over the same period."" When the American Rescue Plan was signed into law on March 11, 2021, CRS estimated Wisconsin's allocation to be $3.2 billion based upon BLS unemployment data covering ""the 3- month period ending with December 2020."" The Treasury Department, however, has chosen to utilize subsequent BLS data in the issuance of its interim final rule that lowers Wisconsin's allocation to $2.5 billion. We do not agree with this decision by the Department, and request that it be resolved immediately. Similarly, section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act provides you the authority to separate payments to states into two tranches, but it does not require it: ""The Secretary shall have the authority to withhold payment of up to 50 percent of the amount allocated to each State […] for a period of up to 12 months…"". We do not support the implementation of a two-tranche payment structure, and request that full payment be made immediately – particularly in light of the current $700 million reduction in Wisconsin's allocation. We look forward to working with you to expeditiously resolve these matters and stand ready to address any questions you may have. Sincerely, Mark Pocan Member of Congress Gwen Moore Member of Congress Ron Kind Member of Congress",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:49:40Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4832,"Congresswoman Gwen MooreAnnounces $117 Million for Local Colleges, Universities, and Students",2021-05-11,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore announced more than $117 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in Wisconsin’s Fourth Congressional Districtunder theAmerican Rescue Plan.The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely. At least half of the funding each institution receives will be distributed in the form of emergency cash assistance grants to students who are facing hunger, homelessness, and other hardship. The American Rescue Plan provides$36 billion for nearly 3,500 public and private, nonprofit colleges and universities nationwide. ""Wisconsin has top-notch universities that provide a stellareducation and training, drawing people in nationally and internationally. Many local students at colleges and universities have faced financial struggles due to the pandemic, and it’s important that we respond to their needs by investing in their success. That's why I am thrilled to announce funding that will allow these students to continue following their dreams, pursuing an education, and meet their basic needs. I am also pleased that President Biden has lifted Trump’s mean-spirited, xenophobic ban on federal relief funds being used to support undocumented students. Immigrant students enrich our universities andthis pandemic has hit all students hard without regard to immigration status, and many have seen their education and lives turned upside down,” saidCongresswoman Moore. Today, President Biden also announced guidance that ends President Trump’s ban on undocumented students accessing COVID-19 relief funds. The colleges and universities inWisconsin’s Fourth Districtreceiving funding under theAmerican Rescue Planare: Alverno College: $5,081,564 Cardinal Stretch University:$3,238,119 Marquette University:$17,408,796 Milwaukee Area Technical College:$36,364,879 Milwaukee School of Engineering$ 5,986,782 Mount Mary University:$3,310,840 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee:$49,700,067 Students should contact their institutions for more information about how they can apply for an emergency grant. The American Rescue Plan also includes nearly $3 billion in additional funding – which will be distributed at a later date – for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), other Minority-Serving Institutions, and other under-resourced institutions.",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4827,"Moore, Sanders, Omar, and Gillibrand Seek to Expand and Make Permanent Universal School Meals",2021-05-07,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) Friday announced legislation to expand on the success of the universal free lunch approach recently extended by the USDA, and bring long-term relief to millions of food-insecure families. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 would permanently provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to all school children regardless of income, eliminate school meal debt, and strengthen local economies by incentivizing local food procurement. “I remember the challenges of keeping my three kids fed, but I felt reassured knowing that when they were in school, they would receive nutritious meals,” said Rep. Moore. “Every student should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and focus in school, without worrying about where their next meal will come from. It’s why I am so honored to join my colleagues in introducing the Universal School Meals Program Act.” “In the richest country in the world, it is an outrage that millions of children struggle with hunger every day,” said Sen. Sanders. “Every child deserves a quality education free of hunger. What we’ve seen during this pandemic is that a universal approach to school meals works. We cannot go backwards. I am proud to introduce this legislation alongside my colleagues to ensure no student goes hungry again.” “No child in the richest country in the world should face hunger,” said Rep. Omar. “One in six children in my state of Minnesota don’t know where their next meal will come from. Families across Minnesota and nationwide are still struggling from the fallout of the pandemic, and children are often bearing the brunt of this crisis. I am proud to partner with my colleagues to implement a universal school meals program to ensure all of our children have the nutrition they need to succeed.” “Many children in New York and across the country rely on school meals to keep from going hungry,” said Sen. Gillibrand. “This important legislation will deliver essential resources for school meal programs to ensure no student is ever denied a school meal. With USDA currently providing universal school meals through the 2021-2022 school year, now is the time to take bold action and make universal school meals a permanent reality. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I will fight for the inclusion of the Universal School Meals Program Act in the upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization and look forward to a robust debate on this important legislation. I thank Senator Sanders for his leadership to end child hunger and I will keep fighting to pass the Universal School Meals Program Act so that all children have a reliable source of meals and schools have the resources to administer these critical programs.” The USDA estimates that 12 million children in the United States lived in food insecure homes at the height of the pandemic. By offering universal school meals this past year, schools across the nation have played an important role in combatting the spike in child hunger brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Through a combination of federal waivers, many schools for the first time were able to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of their income. Following this success, the USDA recently announced it will extend these waivers for the 2021-2022 school year and continue to provide meals to all students for free. While the extension of these short-term waivers will come as a relief to many families, without a permanent solution to provide free meals to all students, schools will eventually have to revert to the complicated myriad of paperwork and programs that leave out or discourage too many children from accessing meals throughout the day. Almost 30 million children in this country rely on free or reduced-price lunch. If the pandemic waivers are allowed to expire, many students from homes with incomes just above 130 percent of the poverty line, $34,450 for a family of four, will not be able to receive free meals at school. Research supports universal access to school meals. When all students are able to access breakfast and lunch at school, all students benefit. The Universal School Meals Program Act provides for the long-term with the most cost-effective and inclusive model for ensuring all students have access to nutritious meals without overwhelming barriers such as stigma, burdensome paperwork, or threats to have their children taken away. Prior to the pandemic, school participation rates in the universal school meals program more than doubled from 2014 to 2018. This legislation builds off that success and offers major benefits to students, families, public schools, and communities. Studies show that students with access to free breakfast have improved attendance rates and perform better in school. Free and accessible school meals have also shown to reduce financial stress for students and families, improve health outcomes in students, reduce stigma associated with the programs, and lead to fewer behavioral incidents and lower suspension rates. For communities, the inclusion of local foods in school meal programs protects and promotes small family farms, enriches local economies, and provides nutritious ingredients for our kids. Every dollar spent on local food generates over two dollars in local economic activity, and local food programs provide hands-on education about proper nutrition, regional crops, traditional Native foods, farming techniques, and environmental stewardship. That is why this legislation provides up to a $0.30 per meal incentive for schools that procure 25 percent of their food from local sources. If all schools met the 25 percent local food criteria for school meals, it would provide local farmers with an additional $3.3 billion in income per year, a 28 percent increase in local food sales – an enormous investment for our rural communities. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, 75 percent of school districts reported carrying school lunch debt, which in some cases can be hundreds of thousands of dollars and has led to reports of heinous and unacceptable scare tactics to collect. This bill would reimburse schools for all of their delinquent school meal debt and stop the harassment of parents and students. The Biden administration recently announced more than 30 million children will get nutrition assistance over the summer as a result of the American Rescue Plan. Under the Universal School Meals Program Act, nutrition assistance over the summer would be made permanent for all children regardless of income, including for families that struggle to get their children to meal sites, often an issue in rural areas. This bill also expands the number of allowable meal services for child care providers, and empowers schools to collect relevant data using existing resources instead of putting the burden on individual families to report their income. The bill is also endorsed by over 360 organizations, including the School Nutrition Association, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Hunger Free America, UnidosUS, Children’s Defense Fund, and National Action Network. The Universal School Meals Program Act is cosponsored in the Senate by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.); and in the House by Reps. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), Cori Bush (D-Mo.), Raúl M. Grijalva (Ariz.), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Joseph Morelle (D-N.Y.), Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.), Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.), Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.), Andre Carson (D-Ind.), Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.), Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.), and J. Luis Correa (D-Calif.).",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4822,"Representatives Moore, McBath, and Smucker Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Victims of Domestic Abuse",2021-05-04,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Bill would amend current tax law to allow victims of domestic abuse to have penalty-free early access to their retirement fund. Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), and Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) introduced the Savings Access For Escaping and Rebuilding (SAFER) Act, a bill to allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for domestic abuse victims. The bill gives survivors of domestic abuse the ability to access funds to be used to escape their abuser, promote the safety of themselves and their families, and begin the process of rebuilding their lives. “Domestic abuse survivors often need access to financial resources to build a safe and successful life for themselves. I am thankful to partner with Representatives McBath and Smucker to introduce this bipartisan legislation that offers the option for these survivors to access their retirement savings tax-free. This access can lift a burden off of survivors and enable them to seek safety, not least of which can mean affording basic necessities and shelter,” said Moore. “We know domestic and family violence have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as more families are staying home. To make matters more difficult, victims of domestic violence are often restricted from accessing their own finances. This makes it incredibly difficult to escape unsafe situations in the home,” said McBath. “This legislation supports our efforts to support victims and their children during an especially challenging time. Now, more than ever, we must protect victims and help give them a safer future.” “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be working with Representatives McBath and Moore to support survivors of domestic violence. Our legislation would allow those experiencing domestic abuse to use their retirement savings to access the funds necessary to support their transition away from an abusive relationship and into a safe situation. These funds can be used on a tax and penalty-free basis. I appreciate the opportunity to advance this commonsense bipartisan legislation and appreciate the leadership of Representatives McBath and Moore on this important issue,” said Smucker. Domestic abuse is the physical, psychological, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse of a person, including efforts to control, isolate, humiliate, or intimidate the victim, their child(ren), or other family member. Under current tax law, early withdrawal from a retirement fund can result in financial penalties, including for victims of domestic abuse.",1,2026-04-07T15:46:19Z,2026-06-28T00:48:43Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-helps-protect-wisconsin-workers-pensions,Pocan Helps Protect Wisconsin Workers’ Pensions,2021-05-04,2021,2021-05,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"MADISON, WI—In September 2020, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) led Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04), Representative Ron Kind (WI-03), and Senator Tammy Baldwin in a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to request a full and fair consideration to the State Wisconsin Investment Board's (SWIB) August 10th settlement proposal regarding State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Transferee v. Commissioner. The letter triggered a review by both the IRS and eventually the Department of Justice, eventually resulting in a more favorable settlement this week for the SWIB for less than the maximum potential liability. ""Over 650,000 public employees in Wisconsin rely on the Wisconsin Retirement System for their pensions, and this settlement ensures their retirement funds are not unnecessarily harmed,"" said Congressman Pocan. ""From first responders to teachers, Wisconsin's state and local workers depend on these funds for their retirement. Ensuring the continued financial health of the Wisconsin Retirement System is critically important to our state and we will continue to do everything possible to protect public employees' hard-earned pensions."" SWIB is a tax-exempt organization charged with the management of funds in Wisconsin's main public employee pension system, the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Due to the WRS's unique ""shared risk"" structure, any payment made in connection with this case affects the retirement funds available to the WRS's 652,000 participants.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:49:40Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4818,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads 139 of Her Colleagues in Urging Increased Funding for WIC in FY 2022,2021-04-29,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore, along with Rep. Don Young (R-AK), led her colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the Appropriations Committee requesting funding be increased to $7 billion for WIC programs. In response, she released the following statement: “WIC programs, especially breastfeeding assistance services, sustain mothers through birth and help children grow healthy. It’s critical that we pour resources into the health of mothers and their children. WIC works and I am glad that so many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle understand that. As a long-time champion of WIC, I will keep using my power as a legislator to ensure more mothers and children can benefit from these resources.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-28T00:48:19Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4814,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads 247 of her Colleagues in Pushing for More TRIO Funding in FY 2022,2021-04-28,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore, Congressmen Christopher Smith (NJ-04), Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) led 244 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for an increase in TRIO program funding. In response, she released the following statement: “As a TRIO alum, I know firsthand how important the program is to millions of students across the country. I was once a struggling, single mother and TRIO gave me the opportunity to follow my dreams and complete my Bachelor’s degree at Marquette University. I would not be where I am today without TRIO.” “For so many of us, the TRIO programs are our only option to successfully earn a degree and forge our careers. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many incoming and current college students to choose between financially supporting themselves and their families or investing in their future. Now more than ever, it is crucial we add robust funding to TRIO programs to support students who need it most.” From middle-school to post-baccalaureate, federal TRIO programs provide educational support to students with disabilities, first-generation college students and low-income students to ensure they can successfully complete their educational endeavors. Congresswoman Moore is co-chair of the House TRIO Caucus and has annually led the funding letter for this program. In FY 21, Congresswoman Moore helped secure a $7 million increase for TRIO and she and her colleagues are looking to build on that in FY 22. Advocates are seeking to triple TRIO funding in FY 22.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-28T00:48:19Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4809,"Representatives Moore, Cohen, Watson Coleman and Hayes Introduce the MEAL Act",2021-04-26,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Measure would lift restrictions on SNAP and TANF for people with prior felony convictions Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) today introduced the Making Essentials Affordable and Lawful (MEAL) Act to lift restrictions on the receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits for people with prior felony drug convictions. “When you serve your time, the punishment shouldn't continue after incarceration. We need to give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives after incarceration, and that starts with ensuring they have access to the resources that can keep them afloat. People of color are still forced to bear the consequences for the War on Drugs, including bars to basic needs such as food aid, and it's time we redress this injustice and pass the MEAL Act,” said Congresswoman Moore. “Thousands of people released from state and federal prisons each year re-enter society and find significant challenges, including lifetime bans on food assistance and TANF. This bill would repeal the 1996 ban on people with drug felony convictions receiving SNAP and TANF, and it would allow them to apply for these programs before their release so that they can meet their basic needs on day one, reducing the likelihood of recidivism and increasing the quality of life of those aiming to reintegrate into their communities,” said Congressman Cohen. “Reentering Americans face enough hurdles upon leaving prison without also facing the threat of going hungry. As we continue to reform our criminal justice system, lifting lifetime bans on food assistance programs is an important step in both demonstrating our humanity and reducing recidivism. Maintaining such a ban on during a pandemic and economic crisis is both cruel and counterproductive,” said Congresswoman Watson Coleman. “SNAP and TANF are critical supports that would help Americans as they transition back to their communities after incarceration. Once a person has served their time, we should be ensuring they have the tools to succeed and become productive members of society. Denying access to safety net programs only puts needless obstacles in their path. I am pleased to work with Representatives Cohen, Moore, and Watson Coleman on this crucial legislation ensuring formerly incarcerated Americans have a fair chance at success and self-sufficiency,” said Congresswoman Hayes. “A drug conviction should never be the basis to deny a person their most basic needs. During this unprecedented time of COVID-19 and record unemployment, federal programs like SNAP and TANF are a lifeline for millions of Americans, ensuring they can still put food on the table and keep the lights on. Those with felony drug convictions—and especially those transitioning to society following involvement in the criminal legal system—already face significant barriers to obtaining employment and, in many cases, are the first to be let go during times like these. Having to go hungry should not be an additional barrier, especially when they have already paid such an overly severe price under the U.S.’ draconian drug laws,” said Grant Smith, Deputy Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance. Many of the 600,000 people released from our federal prisons each year find serious challenges when they reenter their communities, including restrictions or lifetime bans on food assistance under SNAP and TANF. Most states have opted to alter or remove such bans, but lingering barriers continue to hinder returning citizens and expose them to higher risks of recidivism. To fix this problem, the MEAL Act would lift SNAP and TANF restrictions for people with prior felony drug convictions. In addition, the bill would codify the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) waiver that allows prisoners to apply for SNAP and TANF up to 30 days before they are released, ensuring that they will be able to meet their basic needs as soon as they reenter society. The measure has 22 original cosponsors. The MEAL Act is supported by the following organizations:",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-28T00:48:19Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4791,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Applauds Climate Summit,2021-04-23,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore released the following statement: “On day one, President Biden made a commitment to fighting climate change by reinstating the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement. He continues to show tremendous leadership by engaging other world leaders at the Climate Summit, which is critical because addressing the climate crisis requires a global effort. I appreciate his pledge to reduce our carbon emission by half in less than ten years. I look forward to working with the Biden administration to advance policies that create good-paying jobs in clean energy sectors and protect the health of our planet and our communities, particularly those most at-risk to the impact of climate change.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-28T00:48:19Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-levin-schakowsky-colleagues-demand-justice-for-burmese-workers,"Pocan, Levin, Schakowsky, & Colleagues Demand Justice for Burmese Workers",2021-04-23,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Andy Levin (D-MI), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), Bill Pascrell, Jr, (D-NJ), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), and James P. McGovern (D-MA), released the following statement in response to recent reports of increased violence against Burmese trade unions and workers by the Burmese military. ""We stand with the workers of Burma who, despite the immense danger they face, continue to strike—going without pay for more than two months—to force an end of military rule and forge a path towards democracy in their country as part of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Since declaring 16 trade unions and other labor rights organizations illegal in the wake of their coup, the Burmese military has issued arrest warrants for at least 45 union leaders and carried out raids on multiple union leaders' homes and worker dorms. Just last week, soldiers raided the Solidarity Trade Union of Myanmar's offices and arrested and disappeared Daw Myo Aye, the union's director. At least 22 active union members have been killed by the Burmese military and police since the February 1 coup. ""We join Burma's workers in their plea to multinational brands, including American companies, to respect workers' rights to demonstrate and refrain from firing these workers fighting for their country. We urge the Biden administration to keep diplomatic and economic pressure on the military regime—including through the thoughtful and deliberate imposition of additional sanctions that will cut off military resources without harming the Burmese people or impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid. ""Finally, we commend all Burmese citizens who continue to fight for their democracy in the face of injustice and violent repression. We remain committed to doing everything we can to help the people of Burma see a full restoration of their democracy and a permanent end to military rule.""",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/labor-caucus-requests-additional-labor-priorities-in-american-jobs-plan,Labor Caucus Requests Additional Labor Priorities in American Jobs Plan,2021-04-21,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"April 21, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Labor Caucus wrote to President Joe Biden detailing their support for the American Jobs Plan, but outlining key labor-focused priorities that they would like to work with the President to additionally include in his infrastructure package: Allowing the deduction of union dues. Cracking down on companies deducting union-busting efforts as business expenses. Requiring labor standards, at minimum prevailing wage, are a requirement for any and all government-supported construction activities, including those pursued through tax incentives, bonds, grants, loans, etc. Creating new and enhanced federal bridge corrosion remediation requirements. Ensuring states that receive education funds agree to ""maintenance of effort"" – providing a minimum amount of future education funding in exchange for federal funding. Funding increases for offshore wind energy production and job training. Incentivizing the resurgence of not only domestic supply chains, but clean manufacturing and clean technology within those chains through tax incentives. Increasing the public health workforce through a $400 billion investment over 10 years. • Investing in a federal long-term climate adaptation program through FEMA & NOAA. Promoting EVs through historic federal investment, favorable tax treatment for domestically-produced vehicles, and building out a domestic supply chain; and requiring usage of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program to ensure strong labor protections in the production and maintenance of EV charging stations. Extending protections contained in union contracts to future employers when ownership changes. Ensuring private activity bonds are subject to work requirements and protections. Creating good paying union jobs and increasing energy efficiency by incentivizing the installation of mechanical insulation in buildings. Providing much needed financial support to multi-employer pension plans. • Enforcing government contractor wage and benefit standards including prevailing wage. Requiring infrastructure investments to ""Buy American"" to create jobs in the United States. See the full letter below. April 21, 2021 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Biden: As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Labor Caucus, we thank you for your recent release of the American Jobs Plan. Like you, we believe that America's infrastructure needs have been neglected for far too long, that investments included in this once-in-a-generation piece of legislation should be targeted domestically, and that every worker deserves access to a good-paying union job. Toward that end, we write to offer our support for the following principles included in your American Jobs Plan proposal: Passing the PRO Act. Ensuring a prevailing wage in any funded project. Building, preserving, and retrofitting more than 2 million homes and buildings. Replacing 100% of lead pipes and service lines, supporting clean drinking water and wastewater system investments, and remediating PFAS contamination. Modernizing 20,000 miles of road and repairing 10,000 bridges. Committing $85 billion to public transit. Injecting $100 billion into the push for high-speed broadband for all Americans. Providing $100 billion for workforce development and worker protection programs. Creating 1 to 2 million new registered apprenticeship slots and growing preapprenticeship programs that are more inclusive and diverse. Modernizing America's education infrastructure including electrification of school buses. Investing $400 billion to expand access to quality and affordable home and communitybased care for the elderly and differently abled persons. Establishing a Child Care Growth and Innovation Fund and investing $25 billion in upgraded childcare facilities and childcare jobs. Ensuring that as many goods and materials as possible are made in America and shipped on U.S.-flag, U.S. crewed vessels. Curbing offshoring of jobs and ensuring multinational organizations pay their fair share. Respectfully, we ask you to work with us to achieve the following priorities: Allowing the deduction of union dues. Cracking down on companies deducting union-busting efforts as business expenses. Requiring labor standards, at minimum prevailing wage, are a requirement for any and all government-supported construction activities, including those pursued through tax incentives, bonds, grants, loans, etc. Creating new and enhanced federal bridge corrosion remediation requirements. Ensuring states that receive education funds agree to ""maintenance of effort"" – providing a minimum amount of future education funding in exchange for federal funding. Funding increases for offshore wind energy production and job training. Incentivizing the resurgence of not only domestic supply chains, but clean manufacturing and clean technology within those chains through tax incentives. Increasing the public health workforce through a $400 billion investment over 10 years. Investing in a federal long-term climate adaptation program through FEMA & NOAA. Promoting EVs through historic federal investment, favorable tax treatment for domestically-produced vehicles, and building out a domestic supply chain; and requiring usage of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program to ensure strong labor protections in the production and maintenance of EV charging stations. Extending protections contained in union contracts to future employers when ownership changes. Ensuring private activity bonds are subject to work requirements and protections. Creating good paying union jobs and increasing energy efficiency by incentivizing the installation of mechanical insulation in buildings. Providing much needed financial support to multi-employer pension plans. Enforcing government contractor wage and benefit standards including prevailing wage. Requiring infrastructure investments to ""Buy American"" to create jobs in the United States. Again, we thank you for your commitment to America's infrastructure needs, for your commitment to targeting investments domestically, and for your commitment to workers and organized labor. We greatly look forward to working with you to build America back better. Sincerely, Rep. Mark Pocan Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Steven Horsford Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Donald Norcross Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Debbie Dingell Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Linda T. Sánchez Co-Chair, Labor Caucus Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi Co-Chair, Labor Caucus",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4789,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Derek Chauvin Decision,2021-04-20,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"“The world watched George Floyd’s final moments and refused to look away. Communities around the country and the world demanded change. My heart continues to go out to the Floyd family, and I hope that jury’s decision today gives them some comfort. But the pursuit of justice and real reform to restore trust between communities and police must continue. No more Black men or women must lose their lives. In my 70 years of life, I have seen justice denied too many times. I realized I had to use my voice, my power, to create change in Milwaukee. I was once a young activist who cut classes to join Vel Phillips and Father Groppi in the streets to call for fair housing in Milwaukee. I remember protesting with my son after the killing of Ernest Lacy and then years later, calling for change after Dontre Hamilton’s death. Systemic change takes consistent time, effort, and organizing. Our work is far from over, we must continue fighting for change outside of that courtroom to improve our communities.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-28T00:48:19Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4790,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Education and Training for Doulas and Midwives,2021-04-20,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Today, Congresswoman Moore reintroduced the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children (OSMDC) Act, which would provide low-income individuals with education and training in the doula and midwifery professions through the Health Professionals Opportunity Grant (HPOG). HPOG expands economic opportunity for TANF recipients by providing education and job training in health care occupations. In response, she released the following statement: “I have made it my mission to reform TANF so that low-income women and children don’t struggle in a system that deprives them of educational and economic growth. My bill, the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act, would create new opportunities for people to receive job training and education who have been shut out and increase the number of doulas and midwifes to ensure more women can access supportive care during the birthing process. My legislation builds upon my efforts to diversify the pipeline of perinatal workers in the Perinatal Workforce Act, which was part of the Momnibus, introduced by the Black Maternal Health Caucus. The pandemic has only magnified the importance of addressing our poverty and maternal health crises, and my legislation is part of the solution, which is why it must swiftly advance in the House.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-28T00:48:19Z https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4820,Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Effort in Calling for a Funding Increase for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Programs,2021-04-20,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Gwen Moore,M001160,gwenmoore.house.gov,gwenmoore,https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27,scraper,"Congresswoman Moore and Congressman John Katko (R-NY) led 157 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the Appropriations Committee calling for $3.5 billion in funding in FY 22 for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s((HUD) ) McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Grants (HAG) program. “There is no doubt that the misery index increased during the pandemic for millions of Americans. Like other cities around the country, too many Milwaukee residents either faced evictions or only kept their heads above water because of eviction moratoriums. And prior to the pandemic, there were already more than half a million Americans experiencing homelessness in our country.1 McKinney-Vento homeless assistance programs can lift people out of homelessness and into stable housing, which is even more vital now, and why I am calling for boosted funds for these programs and as included by President Biden in his FY 2022 budget. It’s on us to ensure that people who have fallen behind don’t become left behind.” HAG Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs are utilized by state and local governments and non-profit organizations to prevent homelessness and support those experiencing homelessness. Local recipients of this funding include Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd and Community Advocates, Inc. Read the full text of the letter here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-06-28T00:48:19Z https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/pocan-schakowsky-delbene-applaud-biden-reversal-on-fetal-tissue-ban,"Pocan, Schakowsky & DelBene Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban",2021-04-16,2021,2021-04,Democrat,House,WI,Mark Pocan,P000607,pocan.house.gov,pocan,https://pocan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON, D.C.—Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), released the following statement in response to the Biden administration's reversal of some Trump-era prohibitions on the use of fetal tissue in biomedical research. ""We applaud the Biden administration and Secretary Xavier Becerra for prioritizing science and reversing the Trump administration's arbitrary barriers to both extramural and intramural researchers on the use of fetal tissue in scientific research,"" said the lawmakers. ""This week, we led dozens of our colleagues in requesting this reversal— underscoring the immense value that fetal tissue research adds to advancing scientific and medical knowledge. The use of fetal tissue in scientific research has been crucial for medical advancements in the treatment and study of hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, Zika, HIV, ALS, Parkinson's disease, and even COVID-19. During a time when our country necessitates recovery that prioritizes science over politics, this is an integral step towards protecting the advancements of our scientific community. See the full letter Representatives Pocan, DelBene, and Schakowsky sent this week to Secretary Xavier Becerra this here.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:42:19Z