Press Releases

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement recognizing Equal Pay Day and calling for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act: “It is imperative that Congress takes action on pay equity. In 1960, women made just 59 cents per every dollar that men made. This number has since risen to 79 cents, but the disparity is even higher… Read more »

This week, the United States Supreme Court decided unanimously to uphold redistricting practices that ensure fair and democratic representation for all citizens in America in Evenwel v. Abbott.  The petitioner challenged voting protections that were put in place for non-voters including children and minors under the age of 18.  Today, CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) made… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield released a statement today in response to Senator Mitch McConnell asserting the Senate Republicans plan to move on with other legislative business, continuing the obstructionist rhetoric that has characterized the Supreme Court nomination dialogue: “Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell restated his shortsighted… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina State Senator Earline Parmon: “Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of Earline Parmon who was a trailblazer in North Carolina state government,” said Chairman Butterfield.  “She… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of Mr. Robert McGlotten: “Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of Robert McGlotten.  He was a champion of labor rights serving in multiple capacities for 28 years with the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations… Read more »

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus in Flint, Michigan today for a ‘Speak Out’ event to hear directly from families affected by the city’s ongoing water crisis. Members spent the day in Flint touring the city, speaking with residents,… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the CBC Year-in-Review annual report, highlighting the CBC’s activities and engagement in the first legislative session of the 114th Congress. “The first session of the 114th Congress has been an incredible year for the Congressional Black Caucus.  Our members have worked tirelessly on a… Read more »

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will join U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus in Flint, Michigan, on Friday, March 4, 2016, for a ‘Speak Out’ event to hear directly from families affected by the city’s ongoing water crisis. CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and U.S. Rep.… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: “Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reinforcing the Republican political agenda to disrupt governmental functions when the circumstances do not line up with their philosophy.  It is imperative that we have nine members of… Read more »

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 »