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.
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CBC Letter Urging Fortune 500 Companies to Reaffirm Their Commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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A letter from the Congressional Black Caucus urging corporate organizations to reaffirm their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, provide updates on their racial equity investments, and collaborate with the Congressional Black Caucus to develop legislative solutions aimed at closing the racial wealth gap. Chairs of Leading Congressional Caucuses Call for Federal Agency Action to Protect Renters and Lower Costs
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As Americans face a nationwide housing crisis, the Chairs of leading congressional caucuses are calling for federal action to protect people’s rights and stop rent price-gouging. Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Extended Israel-Hamas Truce
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the extended Israel-Hamas truce: “The safety and security of innocent civilians, and de-escalation throughout the Middle East region have been the Congressional Black Caucus’ top priorities since the attack… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on 8th Circuit’s Section 2 Ruling
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act: “Today, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that there is no “private right of action” for Section 2 of the Voting… Tri-Caucus Letter Urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency to Address the National Housing Crisis
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A Tri-Caucus letter urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to address the national housing crisis, safeguard low-income and marginalized renters from displacement and discrimination, and ensure safe, affordable, and accessible housing for all. Congressional Black Caucus Holds Ceremonial Swearing-in for U.S. House Representative Gabe Amo
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement following the ceremonial swearing-in of Representative Gabe Amo: “Today, the Congressional Black Caucus is proud to welcome U.S. Representative Gabe Amo as the Caucus’ historic 60th member, and the first person of color to… Led by Tri-Caucus Chairs, 101 Members of Congress Urge Leadership to Replenish Affordable Connectivity Program’s Funding
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Members advocate $6 billion be allocated to ACP, as requested by President Biden’s emergency supplemental funding proposal Today, led by the Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and CongressionalHispanic Caucus (CHC), 101 Members of Congress wrote in… Tri-Caucus Letter to Congressional Leadership Supporting $6 Billion in Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program
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A letter from the Congressional Tri-Caucus urging Congressional leadership to replenish the highly popular and effective Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in any government funding package, in line with President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 emergency supplemental funding proposal. Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on New FBI Headquarters
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the selection of Greenbelt, Maryland to house the new FBI Headquarters: “The Congressional Black Caucus applauds the General Services Administration and the… Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on the Need for De-escalation and Aid in the Middle East
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza: “The Congressional Black Caucus continues to keep the thousands of innocent civilians who have been caught in the crossfire since the attack on October 7 in our… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |