Press Releases

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair G. K. Butterfield released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month: “Black History Month is an opportunity for us to reflect on the countless contributions that African Americans have made to this nation.  “During the month of February, we remember civil rights pioneers who led the fight for political change… Read more »

Yesterday, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) visited Wellspring United Methodist Church in Ferguson, MO in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and to show support for the local community.  Below are Chairman Butterfield’s remarks: “The Congressional Black Caucus is honored today to share with Wellspring United Methodist Church and the greater Ferguson… Read more »

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) today applauded the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s decision to enable students and their families to take advantage of new William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program regulations, also known as PLUS Loan regulations, as early as the summer semester.  The new PLUS Loan regulations reverse changes made to the program in 2011, which… Read more »

On Sunday, Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (MO-01) will welcome a delegation of ten Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members led by CBC Chairman G. K. Butterfield to Ferguson, Missouri to attend a special church service that will both honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and show support for increasing civic participation in the local community.The public is invited to join the CBC… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair G. K. Butterfield released the following statement today regarding House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte’s comments on the Voting Rights Act: “I am deeply troubled to learn that Representative Bob Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, does not think it is necessary to restore the Voting Rights Act (VRA).  We… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair G. K. Butterfield released the following statement today regarding House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte’s comments on the Voting Rights Act: “I am deeply troubled to learn that Representative Bob Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, does not think it is necessary to restore the Voting Rights Act (VRA).  We… Read more »

Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement strongly condemning acts of terrorism in France and Nigeria: “For the second time in a week, the global community has been rocked to learn of another heinous act of terrorism.  The Congressional Black Caucus joins the millions of people around the world in both shock… Read more »

This morning, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was sworn in as the 24th Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during a ceremony hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the U.S. Capitol.  The historic ceremony marked the induction of the largest class in the CBC’s 44-year history, which includes five new members of which 20 are women.During… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the murder of New York Police Department Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu yesterday: Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the decision of the Staten Island Grand Jury not to indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner: Read more »