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, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released a statement in response to White House criticism of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA-05) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02). The White House criticized Congressman Lewis’ and Congressman Thompson’s decision not to attend the opening ceremony of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, introduced the Gun Violence Research Act. The legislation would:
Amend the Dickey Amendment, which prohibits the use of… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) - led by Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA), and Representatives G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Bobby Scott (D-VA) – today issued the following statements after the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, entitled “Diversity in the Technology Sector: Federal Agencies Could Improve Oversight of Equal Employment… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement after his meeting with Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI-13) about the sexual harassment allegations against the most senior member of Congress and his recent decision to temporarily step down as ranking member of the House Judiciary… Read more »
Today, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement in response to sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations made against members of Congress:
“The Congressional Black Caucus’ (CBC) position on sexual harassment and sexual assault is clear: no matter the perpetrator, no matter the victim, those… Read more »
Today, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI-13), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09), Chair of the CBC Immigration Working Group released the following joint statement in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel Temporary Protected… Read more »
WASHINGTON – On Thursday, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI-13), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-DC), Chairwoman of the CBC Judicial Nominations Working Group, sent a letter to the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator… Read more »
Today, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.’s revelation that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
“Reverend Jackson was born a fighter and the fights he’s led and won for this country prove just that. Through his Rainbow Push… Read more »
Today, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement on the passage of the “morally bankrupt” Republican tax bill. Republicans passed the bill this afternoon by a vote of 227-205.
“This tax bill reflects just how morally bankrupt the Republican Party has become. In order to pay for tax cuts for corporations and… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to modernize federal policies and procedures so that the people most affected by natural disasters get the help they need to get back on their feet and communities are stronger and better protected than before. The letter was… Read more »
