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Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "President Trump’s proclamation to ban, block, and/or limit the entry of people from 19 countries—many of which are predominantly Black and brown nations—is nothing more than a blatantly cruel and racist attempt to prevent select foreign… Read more »

A letter from the Congressional Black Caucus to the Committee on Appropriations in support of increased funding for our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) for fiscal year 2026. Read more »

On May 15th, 2025, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Congressman Gregory Meeks, and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) hosted a meeting with ambassadors of several African countries and representatives from the African Union to discuss a variety of topics including strengthening U.S.-Africa… Read more »

Today, the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “It is unconscionable that the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump Administration to revoke the legal status of more than half a million Haitian, Cuban, Venezuelan, and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States. Participants in the CHNV Parole Program are individuals who have met every requirement… Read more »

A letter from the Congressional Tri-Caucus to the National Weather Service expressing serious concern over the discontinuation of language translations for alerts and forecasts. 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 deep respect and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of former Congressman Charles B. Rangel of New York. On behalf of the 61 members of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our deepest condolences to his… Read more »

Yesterday, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), joined by members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), held a joint press conference to denounce the politically motivated and baseless criminal charges filed against Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) by the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.  Watch the full press conference… Read more »

A letter from the Congressional Black Caucus expressing support for the Healthy Start program, the federal government’s signature initiative focused on reducing infant mortality and ensuring that infants in families marginalized by inequities survive infancy and live longer, more productive lives. Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:  "Rep. LaMonica McIver has the full and unwavering support of the members of our Caucus. The criminal charges filed today by the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey against Rep. McIver are shameful and entirely… Read more »

Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “On both sides of the aisle, Dr. Carla Hayden is widely respected and considered an exceptional leader and steward of one of our nation’s most historic and prized treasures. During her tenure at the Library of Congress, the… Read more »