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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. ...

SPEAK UP & SPEAK OUT: A Virtual Town Hall Series on COVID-19, Systemic Racism, and Black America 24Jul 2020

The role of the CBC at this historic moment is to identify, fight for, and win the best legislative change and the maximum level of resources possible to help the Black community not just survive the pandemic, but prepa...

I Trust Black Women To Protect Our Democracy In 2020 09Mar 2020

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we know that what happens in 2020 will directly influence the global women’s movement. 2020 presents us with an opportunity to not only lift our collective voices as women for our f...

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The Congressional Black Caucus Adopts Position on Mandatory Redesignation of Department of Defense Property Honoring the Confederacy in FY21 NDAA

This week, the Congressional Black Caucus voted unanimously to adopt a position that the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act must include a provision mandating the redesignation of Department of Defense p...

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Chair Bass and Secretary Johnson Urge AG Barr to Stop Federal Executions

Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Karen Bass (D-CA) and CBC Secretary Hank Johnson (D-GA) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr urging him to put an immediate stay in the upcoming scheduled federal e...

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The Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congratulates Rep. Cedric Richmond on Appointment to Biden Administration

On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I am delighted to congratulate our very own Member, Representative Cedric Richmond, on his historic appointment to serve in the Biden Administration. As the Director of Public...

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The Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Presidential Victory of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris

Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris on your historic victory today. You fought for the soul of America. Today marks a new dawn in our country and the beginning of our journ...

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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Senate Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett

Judge Barrett’s disregard for precedent poses a considerable danger to the legitimacy of the Court and particularly to African Americans, who disproportionately rely on judicial precedents, such as those upholding the Af...

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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Killing of Walter Wallace, Jr. in Philadelphia

Yesterday, 27 year old Walter Wallace, Jr. was killed by a Philadelphia police officer in front of his home and in front of his mother. His young children are now without a father. The Congressional Black Caucus calls fo...

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Congressional Black Caucus Sends Letter to President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari on State Sanctioned Violence Against Peaceful Protesters

Today, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Karen Bass sent a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the state sanctioned violence against peaceful non-violent protesters in Nigeria and calling for dialogue wit...

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The Congressional Black Caucus Sends Letter to ICE with House Committee on Homeland Security to Stop Deportation Flight to Cameroon:

Today, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, sent a letter to Mr. Tony H. Pham, Senior Official Performing ...

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The Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Letter to Secretary Mnuchin on Withheld Stimulus Payments to Incarcerated Individuals

In July, the IRS determined that incarcerated Americans were not entitled to economic impact payments (EIPs). This position is inconsistent with the CARES Act, unfairly harms the incarcerated, and disproportionately disc...

Welcome from the Chair

On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus' 55 members, Chairwoman Bass welcomes you to the official black caucus website. Here you can find timely updates about the work caucus members are doing around a host of issues of importance to the African American community, including protecting and expanding voting rights, comprehensive criminal justice reform, building a more inclusive economy, ensuring access to quality and affordable healthcare and investing in education.

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RT @RepKweisiMfume: Today I voted to advance the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 – a proposal to create 1 million apprenticeship opport…

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11.19.2020

#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.