Budget, Appropriations, and Tax

Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – led by CBC Chairman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) – announced the introduction of the Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, comprehensive, 1,300-page legislation that would, if passed, increase the upward social mobility of Black families, and help ensure equal protection under the law. The CBC hopes the legislation will serve as a guiding light for any White House, major legislative caucus, or member of Congress who claims to care about the African-American ... Read more

Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on House passage of the FY 2018 spending bill. “Today, Congress passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill that funds our government through the end of the fiscal year and provides meaningful investments across the country and around the world. I am proud of all 48 members of the Congressional Black Caucus who worked hard on various congressional committees to secure fundin... Read more

Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement in response to the government shutdown: “There should be no question about who is to blame for this government shutdown: Republicans control the White House, Republicans control the Senate, and Republicans control the House. “Since the beginning of this Congress, Republicans have proved two things to the American people: they are unable to govern and will follow this ... Read more

Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on House passage of the Ryan-McConnell tax bill by a vote of 227-203. “Today’s passage of the Republican tax bill was a missed opportunity for real, bipartisan tax reform. 83% of the tax cuts in the bill will go to the wealthiest 1% while only 17% will go to working families, and 86 million working families will see a tax increase as a result of the bill. “In addition... 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 one percenters like President Trump, the bill eliminates middle-class tax breaks that help average Americans mak... Read more

Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on the Republican tax bill: “The Congressional Black Caucus is still reviewing the Republican tax bill like everyone else because it was drafted behind closed doors without our input. But from what we’ve seen so far, one thing is crystal clear: This bill was drafted to help the richest of the rich and hurt underserved communities. In fact, this bill likely benef... Read more

Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement in response to the budget resolution passed by House Republicans this morning. “Although House Republicans could have supported the CBC Budget or another more moral and responsible budget, they chose not to do so today by passing a budget that only helps one group of Americans: the richest of the rich. “This budget paves the way for a $1.5 trillion tax cut for million... Read more