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Official account, U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09, Brooklyn). Chair of @TheBlackCaucus. Serving on @EnergyCommerce. Brooklyn bred.
As we fall deeper into the climate crisis, extreme weather events will only continue to grow more destructive and frequent. Congress has a duty to make our communities more resilient – before it's too late. Read my latest op-ed with Dr. Michael Shank: thehill.com/opinion/energy…
Rest in peace to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a true star in his own right. He lit up our screens weekly as Theo Huxtable, a shining light at a time where positive, realistic depictions of young Black men and the Black family were far and few in between. Everybody's older brother,…
One day for one life… This man MURDERED Breonna Taylor. In a righteous nation, that crime would cost him his freedom. But this is Trump’s America. Bigotry is his administration’s north star. And so, this killer won’t face justice, nor will the Taylor family receive it. I am…
Congressman William Lacy "Bill" Clay Sr. was a trailblazing leader whose dedication to Missouri’s 1st Congressional District and to the mission of the Congressional Black Caucus left an enduring mark on our nation. As the first Black Congressman from Missouri, he opened doors and…
It is with deep respect and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of former Congressman Bill Clay Sr. — a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. May he rest in peace.
I’m remembering our beloved friend and colleague, Congressman John R. Lewis, on this fifth anniversary of his passing. As we face our existential battle to keep the rights John devoted his life to give us, may we draw strength from his memory and find inspiration in his courage.
ICYMI: I am grateful @Lupita_Nyongo shared her fibroid story with my colleagues to advocate for more research, resources, and awareness of this debilitating disease that so many women across the nation struggle with. I encourage my colleagues across the aisle to support my…
Lupita Nyong'o lobbies for federal funding for fibroid research, @Lupita_Nyongo, @TheBlackCaucus, @RepShontelBrown, @RepYvetteClarke usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
In observance of Fibroid Awareness Month, my colleagues and I hosted a Uterine Health Awareness press conference to advocate for the health of women nationwide. I am proud to stand with my sisters, @RepShontelBrown, @RepBonnie, and @Sen_Alsobrooks to reintroduce a myriad of…
Today, I hosted a very important roundtable discussion to bring awareness to uterine health, where I was honored to be joined by @Lupita_Nyongo who shed light on her own experiences with the severe impacts of uterine fibroids. Our conversation was filled with tears and a myriad…
Trump’s thugs will racially profile you, then go on national television to brag about getting away with it.
Homan: "People need to understand ICE officers and Border Patrol don't need probable cause to walk up to somebody, briefly detain them, and question them ... based on their physical appearance."
Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Statement on Black Women's Equal Pay Day:
This #BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that the pay gap Black women face every day didn’t happen by accident – it’s the product of centuries of exploitation designed to deny Black women what they’re worth and deprive them of what they deserve. It’s time for progress. It's…
This is disgusting rhetoric from a Member of Congress against his colleague. In this volatile political climate where lawmakers continue to face violence, hate speech like this can put a target on anyone's back. Call this reckless and racist behavior out for what it is.
I'm sure it is difficult to see us welcome the killer of so many of your fellow Muslim terrorists. The only shame is that you serve in Congress.
Bad actors are already using AI to infiltrate our most sensitive national security circles, and some Republicans are STILL fighting for a 10-year ban on state AI regulations. How much more proof do they need to realize surrendering to AI only puts America and Americans at risk?
NEW: E&C Dem leaders are demanding @EPA Administrator Zeldin immediately reinstate the whistleblowers he illegally put on leave last week. Dems called Zeldin’s actions “a textbook violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act.” They’re now asking @EPAoig to investigate.
For 26 years, Hondurans and Nicaraguans on Temporary Protected Status have contributed to our communities and our country. When their nations abandoned them, America gave them a home. And I am so grateful it did, because I speak from experience when I say they have only made…
NEW: the Trump admin has moved to terminate TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua, covering over 50,000 people Both of these designations date back to 1999, meaning Trump wants to strip legal status from people who have had a background check every 18 months for the last 26 years.
My heart is with the people of Texas, today. I’m praying for all the victims of this tragic flooding, the many families who have lost a child or a loved one, and the first responders working around the clock to bring those who are still missing back home.
Happy Independence Day! Every 4th of July, we celebrate the democracy this nation fought tirelessly for and was founded upon. These freedoms didn't come easily and must not be taken lightly. If we hope for them to endure into tomorrow, we have a duty to protect them from the…
I condemn Trump's Big Ugly Bill and every Republican who voted for it.
