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.
In recognition of Black History Month, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Thursday released an update to their 2015 report on the economic status of African Americans. The study finds that African Americans lag far behind white Americans in almost every measure of economic well-being in all 50 states.
“During Black History Month our nation… Read more »
Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, Congressmen Bobby Scott, Don Beyer, G. K. Butterfield, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Hilary Shelton, Director of the NAACP Washington Bureau introduced the 400 Years of African American History Act – legislation that would establish a commission to plan programs and activities in 2019 across the country to recognize… Read more »
First observed on February 7, 1999, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is an opportunity to reflect on HIV’s impact on the African American community, support those living with the virus and to encourage all to take a pro-active approach to their health. The theme of this year’s National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, is “I Am My Brother’s and… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to prevent Senate Republicans from blocking emergency relief for the citizens of Flint, Michigan.
“The state of emergency in Flint, Michigan requires immediate action from the United States Senate,” Chairman Butterfield… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month:
“Opportunity and the chance for every individual in this country to achieve their full potential should be guaranteed to all citizens. Yet, there are many challenges that African Americans continue to face – from high unemployment,… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s decision to ban solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prisons and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana recognizing the requirement of sentencing courts to consider a child’s ‘diminished culpability and… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement in response to the Flint, Michigan water crisis calling for an immediate federal investigation and funding to assist the City of Flint in recovery:
“The lack of proper oversight and action, leading to tens of thousands of citizens being exposed to toxic levels of… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Co-Chairs of the CBC Gun Violence Task Force, Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions to reduce gun violence:
“Gun violence has taken its toll on communities across America, and has particularly had a… Read more »
Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to the proposed budget deal as it relates to CBC priorities:
“The Congressional Black Caucus fully discussed the proposed budget deal and its ramifications as it relates to our constituents. In advance of the vote on Thursday and Friday, we express our… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement following comments made by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in the Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (Fisher II) U.S. Supreme Court case and has called for his recusal:
“Justice Scalia’s comments were disgusting, inaccurate, and insulting to… Read more »
