Mr. Speaker, I am so excited to join all of my colleagues on the floor today in support of Fostering the Future Act, the Chafee bill package that is the first modern improvement of the Chafee Act, as my colleagues have indicated, since 1999 when the program was created. Before I talk specifically about the bill, I lift up Representative Dr. Danny Davis who will be retiring after this term. I thank him for his lifetime career of standing up for youth as a professional social worker and as a county board commissioner in Illinois. Dr.
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Gwen Moore
Representative · Wisconsin · Democrat
Gwen Moore
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise on the last day of Pride Month as more than an LGBTQI ally. I am an accomplice. I am an enabler, because I want to enable people to be cradled by the e pluribus unum, to be embraced by our American values of freedom, liberty, and equality. I want to advocate for people to bring their authentic selves to our roundtable of a more perfect Union. I want people to stand in the glow of our enlightenment after 250 years of this Nation being a democracy.
I do have to note that she comes from the heart of the Confederacy originally, and I was really proud when Virginia voters voted to redistrict to align their votes with the current detriment of votes that the Republican Party seeks. Ms. McClellan, I was just recently reading the book by Jim Clyburn, our colleague. What that book tells us is this is just not new. People have talked about it. It has been 13 days since the Supreme Court acted in the Callais decision, but it is a long history since the 19th century of trying to disenfranchise formerly enslaved people. This is just another day.
Biography
Gwen Moore began her career as a community organizer, advocating for economic justice in Milwaukee. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s 4th District in 2004, she has prioritized affordable housing, women’s health, and economic opportunity. Moore authored the Violence Against Women Act’s reauthorization provisions and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, focusing on anti-poverty programs. She is known for her candid, persistent advocacy and strives to amplify the voices of underserved communities in Congress.
Education
- B.A. in Political Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI1978
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2005–PresentRepresented Wisconsin's 4th congressional district for 11 terms.
State Senator, Wisconsin 4th District
1993–2005Served in the Wisconsin State Senate after winning election in 1992, becoming the first African-American woman elected to that body.
State Representative, Wisconsin 7th District
1989–1993Served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly after election in 1988.
Neighborhood Development Strategist, City of Milwaukee
1985–1989Worked on neighborhood development for the City of Milwaukee and also held positions with the Wisconsin Department of Employment Relations and the Department of Health and Social Services during this period.
Housing Officer, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Worked for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) as a housing officer.
AmeriCorps VISTA Organizer
1976–1986Organized efforts to establish the Cream City Community Development Credit Union to provide financial support to low-income residents and was recognized as VISTA Volunteer of the Decade.
Policy Focus
Taxation27%
Health20%
Education15%
Crime and Law Enforcement10%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Gwen Moore's record in Congress.
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
Helped reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act, expanding protections for survivors of domestic violence.
Maternal Health Advocacy
Introduced and supported legislation to address racial disparities in maternal mortality and improve maternal health outcomes.
Financial Literacy Education
Authored provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act to promote financial literacy and consumer protection for underserved communities.
Low-Income Housing Support
Secured federal funding to support affordable housing initiatives in Milwaukee and expand access for low-income families.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Joint Economic Committee
- House Committee on Ways and Means
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