7/31/2008
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Authors Major Homelessness Assistance Bill In Financial Services Committee‘moore Amendment In Committee Today Will Expand The Definition Of Homelessness’
WASHINGTON, DC- Today Congresswoman Gwen Moore, along with Housing Subcommittee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (CA), authored legislation to reauthorize national homelessness aid programs for the first time in 14 years.  The measure, which was adopted as an amendment in the House Financial Services Committee this afternoon, would expand the statutory definition of homelessness by providing help to those in dire straits who are nonetheless ineligible for assistance under current law. (view more... )

7/31/2008
Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s Statement On Reauthorization Of Higher Education Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, DC- Congresswoman Gwen Moore released the following statement on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, HR4137, which passed the U.S. House earlier later today. (view more... )

7/30/2008
Congresswoman Gwen Moore And Senator Carl Levin Introduce Bill To Increase Educational Opportunities For Needy Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, along with 35 original co-sponsors, introduced legislation that would increase post-secondary educational opportunities for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.  (view more... )

7/30/2008
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Fights To End Toxins In Toys
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congresswoman Moore released the following statement regarding  her strong support for the expected U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Act, HR 4040.  Among other provisions, HR 4040 increases the funding authorization for the CPSC, and significantly reduces acceptable levels of lead in toys and other consumer goods.  (view more... )

7/23/2008
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Fights To Curb Foreclosures
Washington, DC— Today the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass a comprehensive housing measure that could assist homeowners facing foreclosure and help strengthen the U.S. housing market.  The measure, championed by Congresswoman Moore, contains key provisions intended to boost financial confidence in the U.S. housing market by shoring up mortgage institutions Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through the installation of a strong regulator. (view more... )