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.
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Violence has no place in our politics, whether it is the murder of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, or the killing of Charlie Kirk. We must unequivocally reject violence in all its forms. Too many ... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “The censure resolution filed by Rep. Nancy Mace against Rep. Ilhan Omar was a sham built on a false accusation about comments Rep. Omar simply never made. “The Congressional Black Caucus stands in support of Rep. Omar, who, since coming to Congress, has re... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “The threats made against several Historically Black Colleges and Universities are not only vile—they are a chilling reminder of the relentless racism and extremism that continues to target and terrorize Black communities in this country. “These terroristic... Read More »
The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09)—released the following joint statement today in response to reports that the Trump administration is terminating grants for hundre... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Governor Lisa Cook is a highly respected economist who has dedicated her career to dismantling barriers to innovation and economic participation. Since joining the Federal Reserve Board, Dr. Cook has brought invaluable expertise and maintained an independe... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “President Trump does not care about keeping Washington, D.C., or any of our communities safe. His claims about crime in the District — where violent crime is now at a 30-year low — are patently false. On his first day in office, Trump granted pardons to ne... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Today, on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our gratitude and highest respect to Congressman Danny Davis for his remarkable fifteen-term legacy of service to the people of Illinois’ 7th Congressional District and to our nation. Since coming... 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 deep respect and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of former Congressman Bill Clay Sr. of Missouri. On behalf of the 61 members of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. ... Read More »
The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)—issued a joint statement today following a House Homeland Security hearing targeting over 200 nonprofit organizations: “We strongl... Read More »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “On March 13, 2020, the Louisville Police Department executed a no-knock warrant at the home of Breonna Taylor, ultimately ending her life by opening fire on her and her partner. This tragedy should never have occurred, and Breonna Taylor should be alive to... Read More »
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)—led a letter urging Senate leadership to reject President Trump’s rescissions package that includes over $1 billion in cut... Read More »
A letter from the Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus regarding the rescissions package and its impact on funding for public broadcasting. Read More »
On Monday, July 14, 2025, the Congressional Black Caucus will lead a Special Order Hour on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life, legacy, and lasting impact of civil rights icon and former Congressman John R. Lewis, who faithfully served 17 distinguished terms in Congress and was a devoted member—and the moral compass—of the CBC from 1986 until his passing in 2020. The S... Read More »
Today, six major Congressional Caucuses—the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Equality Caucus (CEC), the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), and the Congressional Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Caucus (DEIC) introduced a joint resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibilit... Read More »
Today, House Republicans passed one of the most harmful pieces of legislation that we have seen in recent history. The “Big Ugly Bill” passed the United States House of Representatives this afternoon with a vote of 218-214, effectively cutting off millions of Americans from critical healthcare and other critical safety net programs that keep our communities afloat. Members of the Congressional Bl... Read More »
