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, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“Donald Trump has made his intentions unmistakably clear: he wants to nationalize our federal elections because he and his Republican enablers cannot win them fairly. Time and again, he has signaled a willingness to undermine… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, claiming that our country is ‘bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever.’ But for Black Americans, the reality behind these blatantly racist lies,… Read more »
Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng(D-NY), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-NY), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus… Read more »
A letter from the Small Business Committee and the Tri-Caucus to the Small Business Administration condemning the agency’s new policy requiring 100 percent U.S. citizen or national ownership for small businesses seeking SBA loans. Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), First Vice Chair Troy Carter (LA-02), and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
As the nation continues to reflect on the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., the Congressional Black Caucus reaffirms our deep gratitude for his extraordinary… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“It is with profoundly heavy hearts that the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the passing of the civil rights leader and American icon, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. We extend our sincerest condolences to our friend and… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will begin confirmation hearings for Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations at the U.S. Department of State. The… Read more »
Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
“The Republicans’ amended version of the SAVE Act that passed in the House is nothing more than an effort to undermine the right to vote ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The SAVE Act is not an election security bill — it is… Read more »
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) convened leading experts from the civil rights, voting rights, and legal community in Washington, D.C. for the Voting Rights & Redistricting Strategy Summit. The convening comes at a pivotal moment, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue its decision in Louisiana… Read more »
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement following the ceremonial swearing-in of U.S. Representative Christian Menefee (TX-18):
“This week, the Congressional Black Caucus was proud to welcome U.S. Representative Christian Menefee to our ranks. For 13 months, Texas’ 18th Congressional… Read more »
