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.
On January 6th, 2026, the U.S House Department of Health and Human Services froze access to over $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. These actions taken by the administration target three federal assistance programs, including the Childcare Development Fund, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“The Congressional Black Caucus applauds the steadfast leadership of Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Despite significant Republican opposition, House Democrats—under his leadership—successfully forced Speaker Mike Johnson to… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“The deadly insurrection of January 6, 2021 was not merely an attack on a building, but a direct assault on members of Congress, law enforcement, staff, and the foundations of democracy itself. Today, we honor the extraordinary… 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’s decision to bypass Congress and conduct a military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and bring him to the United States to stand trial is a grave and illegal abuse of power. It is… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“The Congressional Black Caucus stands in full support of Chair Emerita Congresswoman Joyce Beatty for her courage and integrity in speaking out after her voice was deliberately silenced during the controversial Kennedy Center… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), alongside Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), wrote a letter to Chairman Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve inquiring into the concerning rise in Black unemployment rates across the country.
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“Since day one of this administration, President Trump has targeted Black federal employees across all levels of government. This includes removing Black leaders and principals from a number of independent agencies. Among these… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“As we enter the holiday season and take stock of the year behind us, the Congressional Black Caucus is mindful of the real pain and challenges Black families and communities have had to endure—particularly as decisions and… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“For 111 years, the Commonwealth of Virginia was represented in the U.S. Capitol by Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who took up arms against the United States to preserve the brutal institution of slavery. Today, the… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“On behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our gratitude and highest respect and honor to Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman for her remarkable, barrier-breaking career spanning more than 50 years of… Read more »
