Gwen Moore

• B.A. in Political Science, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

  1978

• U.S. Representative

  2005–Present

  Represented Wisconsin's 4th congressional district for 11 terms.

• State Senator, Wisconsin 4th District

  1993–2005

  Served 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

  1989–1993

  Served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly after election in 1988.

• Neighborhood Development Strategist, City of Milwaukee

  1985–1989

  Worked 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

  1976–1986

  Organized 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.

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.

• Joint Economic Committee
• House Committee on Ways and Means