Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
The Congressional Black Caucus today sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that the Administration cease all operations created to disenfranchise and displace Black immigrant communities across the United States, amid scrutiny from lawmakers and community advocates that the Administration has continually singled out Black immigrant communities in its harmful agenda. In the letter to Pr... Read More »
A letter from the Congressional Black Caucus urging the Trump White House to reverse harmful policies targeting Black immigrant communities. Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing should have come sooner. The CBC has made clear for weeks that Secretary Noem needed to be removed or impeached. Under her leadership, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been out ... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Donald Trump has made his intentions unmistakably clear: he wants to nationalize our federal elections because he and his Republican enablers cannot win them fairly. Time and again, he has signaled a willingness to undermine democratic institutions in orde... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, claiming that our country is ‘bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever.’ But for Black Americans, the reality behind these blatantly racist lies, disrespect, and outright disto... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), First Vice Chair Troy Carter (LA-02), and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: As the nation continues to reflect on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., the Congressional Black Caucus reaffirms our deep gratitude for his extraordinary contributions to American democracy and glo... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “It is with profoundly heavy hearts that the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the passing of the civil rights leader and American icon, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. We extend our sincerest condolences to our friend and colleague, Rep. Jonathan Jackson; o... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “The Republicans’ amended version of the SAVE Act that passed in the House is nothing more than an effort to undermine the right to vote ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The SAVE Act is not an election security bill — it is a voter suppression bill, ful... Read More »
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) convened leading experts from the civil rights, voting rights, and legal community in Washington, D.C. for the Voting Rights & Redistricting Strategy Summit. The convening comes at a pivotal moment, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue its decision in Louisiana v. Callais— a consequen... Read More »
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement following the ceremonial swearing-in of U.S. Representative Christian Menefee (TX-18): “This week, the Congressional Black Caucus was proud to welcome U.S. Representative Christian Menefee to our ranks. For 13 months, Texas’ 18th Congressional District has gone without a voice ... Read More »
Today, the Congressional Tri-Caucus, composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), condemned the escalating abuse of power evidenced in the actions of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration enforcement agencies and called on President Trump to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. In a letter... Read More »
TODAY, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) led over 50 Members of the House Democratic Caucus to call for the firing of Department of Homeland Security S... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “For 35 years, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has honorably served the District of Columbia and our nation. It is with tremendous respect and admiration that we extend our gratitude to Congresswoman Norton as she prepares to retire from Congress next y... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “This evening, while addressing constituents at a town hall in Minneapolis, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was assaulted by an individual who has since been taken into police custody. “We are outraged by this brazen attack on our colleague and relieved that Congr... Read More »
A letter from the Congressional Black Caucus urging House and Senate Leadership to support a clean extension of the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. Read More »
