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CBC Chair Issues 116th Congress Report 28Dec 2020

Dear Colleague: It has been an honor to serve as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 116th Congress. We began this Congress as the largest and most powerful Caucus in history, with 55 Members, five full...

CBC Statement on the Election of the Executive Committee for the 117th Congress 03Dec 2020

Washington, D.C. – The Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Karen Bass, issued the statement below following the election of the Executive Committee for the 117th Congress by acclamation: “On behalf of the entir...

One way we can honor John Lewis' legacy: Amend the 13th Amendment 04Aug 2020

As our nation mourns the loss of John Lewis, we’re also grappling with how to address the removal of statues commemorating historically racist figures. But our thoughts must turn to our country’s foundational documents. ...

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Intergenerational Group of CBC Members meet with Vice President Kamala Harris

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 25, 2021 Media Contact Airen Washington, Communications Director Airen.washington@mail.house.gov (c) 202.841.2777 Intergenerational Group of CBC Members meet with Vice Preside...

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CBC and Chair Beatty Convenes Special Hearing Highlighting 100 Day Plan

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 24, 2021 Media Contact Airen Washington, Communications Director Airen.washington@mail.house.gov (c) 202.841.2777 CBC and Chair Beatty Convenes Special Hearing Highlighting 10...

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CBC APPLAUDS THE HISTORIC NOMINATION OF REP. DEB HAALAND AS INTERIOR DEPARTMENT SECRETARY

Washington, DC – Rep. Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement upon reports of the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland (NM-01) as Secretary of the Department of Interior. “We appla...

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CBC CELEBRATES THE NOMINATION OF BRENDA MALLORY AND MICHAEL REGAN TO KEY ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS

Washington, DC – Rep. Karen Bass, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement upon reports of the nomination of Brenda Mallory to serve as Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality and M...

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CBC Praises Nomination of Susan Rice to Lead the White House Domestic Policy Council

WASHINGTON – Today, the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement after reports announced that Ambassador Susan Rice would be nominated to direct the White House Domestic Policy Council. “The Congressiona...

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CBC URGES WAIVER FOR AUSTIN NOMINATION

“President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris have nominated an accomplished, respected trailblazer as the next Secretary of the Department of Defense. Lloyd Austin is a trusted and crisis-tested lead...

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CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS APPLAUDS CONFEDERATE BASE RENAMING IN FINAL NDAA CONFERENCE REPORT

Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus released this statement following the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (FY21 NDAA). In November 2020, the Congressional Black Cauc...

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CBC Statement on Appointment of Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin

The appointment of Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as Secretary of Defense makes our country stronger and safer. He has led a distinguished career of service to this nation, most recently served as the head of the Uni...

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CBC CELEBRATES THE NOMINATION OF REP. MARCIA FUDGE TO THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION

“We celebrate the nomination of the third CBC Member to serve this country in the Biden-Harris Administration. The nomination of former CBC Chairwoman Marcia Fudge as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Deve...

Welcome from the Chair

Our Power, Our Message

On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus' 58 members, Chairwoman Joyce Beatty welcomes you to the official website of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).

This year marks the 50^th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus and, throughout the course of the year, we will celebrate the accomplishments of the CBC, and most importantly, will continue to highlight the ways in which the CBC stands at the forefront of the fight for the issues and interests of the Black Community. Throughout its history, the CBC has been known as the Conscience of the Congress, a distinction that has never been more important than it is at this time in history.

We encourage you to visit this site frequently to learn more about the ways in which we are fighting for racial and social justice, protecting and expanding voting rights, ensuring full and equitable participation on our economy and helping to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This site will inform, educate, and motivate, always with a focus on Our Power, Our Message.

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“The @SenateAgDems welcomed three new senators of color: @SenBooker, @SenatorLujan (D-N.M.), and @SenatorWarnock,… https://t.co/4reQGMigBt

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.@SenBooker reintroduced his Justice for Black Farmers Act ⤵️ “An ambitious bill that would, among other things, c… https://t.co/UPNNmy8wsC

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#RootOutRacism CBC redoubles its efforts to root out racism in federal policy, the White House and on Federal property.

Police Accountability CBC works to build trust between police departments and the African-American community.

#CBCOnTheYard CBC tours HBCUs during the 115th Congress.

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lot to lose" CBC gives Trump solutions to advance black families in the 21st Century.