Gwen Moore
Representative for Wisconsin · Democratic · United States
“When Congress created the Department of Education in 1979, they did so noting that: ``Education is fundamental to the development of individual citizens and the progress of the Nation; ``There is a continuing need to ensure equal access for all Americans to educational opportunities of high quality, and such educational opportunities shou…”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Speaker, I acknowledge and dedicate this poem to our great leader, the President of the United States, in honor of Maya Angelou, whose birthday was April 4. I dedicate to them a message from her from the grave about the importance of African Americans and our education in this society by Maya Angelou.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Does my haughtiness offend you? Don't you take it awful hard 'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines Diggin' in my own backyard. You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I rise. Does my sexiness upset you?”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“I rise, Mr. Speaker, to oppose assertions that DEI are ``wicked ideologies.'' I rise to speak against the notion that diversity, equity, and inclusion cause division and hostility toward White males.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Let me tell you, the handouts to the wealthiest will come on the backs of the least of us, from affordable healthcare through the ACA and Medicaid, veterans healthcare, nursing home coverage, food assistance, student loan repayment options, energy tax credits, national security, and cancer research.”
House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗
“Madam Chair, no, 78 million people did not vote for this. Who do you think you are fooling? They are not fooled by your notion that somehow these tax cuts are going to pay for themselves, that they are backed up by all kinds of economists, the CBO, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.”
House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗
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“Does my haughtiness offend you? Don't you take it awful hard 'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines Diggin' in my own backyard. You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I rise. Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise That I dance like I've got diamonds At the meeting of my thighs? Out of the huts of history's shame I rise Up from a past that's rooted in pain I rise I am a black ocean, leaping and wide, Welling and swelling I bear in the tide. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear I rise Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear I rise Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise I rise I rise.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Speaker, I acknowledge and dedicate this poem to our great leader, the President of the United States, in honor of Maya Angelou, whose birthday was April 4. I dedicate to them a message from her from the grave about the importance of African Americans and our education in this society by Maya Angelou. It is entitled, ``Still I Rise.'' You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt, But still like dust I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? Because I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like suns With the certainty of tides, Just like folks springing high, Still I rise. Did you want to see me broken, Bowed head and lowered eyes, Shoulders falling down like tear drops Weakened by my soulful cries?”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“When Congress created the Department of Education in 1979, they did so noting that: ``Education is fundamental to the development of individual citizens and the progress of the Nation; ``There is a continuing need to ensure equal access for all Americans to educational opportunities of high quality, and such educational opportunities should not be denied because of race, creed, color, natural origin, or sex.'' Mr. Speaker, I am reminded that one of the Department's most important responsibilities has been to enforce various civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination through their Office of Civil Rights. The OCR is one of the Federal Government's biggest enforcers of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, investigating thousands of allegations of discrimination each year which deny African Americans, in particular, of an opportunity. Mr.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“I rise, Mr. Speaker, to oppose assertions that DEI are ``wicked ideologies.'' I rise to speak against the notion that diversity, equity, and inclusion cause division and hostility toward White males. {time} 2030 I rise to oppose the idea that Pell grants are a part of the remnants of extremist education that is against, of course, the nuclear family. I rise against the notion that Pell grants are part of creating this hostile environment. I rise, Mr. Speaker, to say that education remains a great equalizer in our society.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Madam Chair, no, 78 million people did not vote for this. Who do you think you are fooling? They are not fooled by your notion that somehow these tax cuts are going to pay for themselves, that they are backed up by all kinds of economists, the CBO, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.”
House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗
“Let me tell you, the handouts to the wealthiest will come on the backs of the least of us, from affordable healthcare through the ACA and Medicaid, veterans healthcare, nursing home coverage, food assistance, student loan repayment options, energy tax credits, national security, and cancer research. You all contend that 78 million people voted for this. No, they did not.”
House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives16 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk.”
House of Representatives16 January 2025Source ↗
“If the majority is serious about addressing the epidemic of domestic and sexual violence in our country, then we can start by addressing the funding challenges facing the Victims of Crime Act, which supports services for victims, or by expanding access to U visas and T visas, which help law enforcement protect victims.”
House of Representatives16 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I will start by welcoming all of our new Members to the 119th Congress and to this esteemed Chamber. I look forward to finding a way that we can work together to better our country. I am introducing myself as one of the proud co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth. I am here to tell you that protecting our kids is not a partisan issue.”
House of Representatives13 January 2025Source ↗