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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Letter to Trump about Modernizing the Federal Government's Approach to Disaster Recovery
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A letter to President Trump about modernizing the federal government's response to disaster recovery. CBC Principles for Modernizing the Federal Government's Approach to Disaster Recovery
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Eight CBC principles for modernizing the federal government's approach to disaster recovery. In the Wake of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, CBC Chairman Urges Congressional Leaders, Trump to Modernize Federal Disaster Policies, Procedures
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02) sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to modernize federal policies and procedures so that the people most affected by natural disasters get the help they need to get back on their feet and communities are stronger and better protected than before. The letter was… Letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Bakari Henderson Case
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A letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on the Bakari Henderson case. Henderson was an American citizen from Texas who was killed while in Greece. Henderson had traveled to Greece to take photos for a clothing line he had started. CBC Chairman Seeks Justice in Bakari Henderson Case
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Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), made public a November 6 letter he sent to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson requesting “special attention to” and “periodic updates” on the ongoing investigation by Greek authorities into the death of Bakari Henderson, an American citizen from Texas who was tragically murdered in July… CBC Chairman Urges Trump, Republican Leaders to Restore Government’s Ability to Study Gun Violence, and Fully Fund Gun Violence Research
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Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), sent a letter to President Trump and Republican caucus leaders urging them to fully restore the government’s ability to study gun violence and fully fund gun violence research by repealing the Dickey Amendment. In 1996, in response to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention study… CBC Again Urges DHS to Fully Extend TPS for Haitian Beneficiaries
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Today, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released a letter it sent to the Department of Homeland Security on Friday urging the Administration to fully extend Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for eighteen months by the November 23 deadline. The letter was signed by all 49 members of the bicameral, bipartisan CBC. Full text of the letter is attached and… Letter to Trump, Republican Leadership on Gun Violence Research and Funding
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A letter to President Trump, Senate Majority Leader McConnell, and House Speaker Ryan on gun violence research and funding. Statement from CBC Chairman on Caucus Decision to Vote “No” on CHIP/CHC Bill
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02), released the following statement on the CBC’s decision to vote “No” on the Republican reauthorization bill for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Community Health Centers (CHC): “The Congressional Black Caucus is a strong supporter of the Children’s Health… Letter Urging DHS to Fully Extend TPS for Haitian Beneficiaries
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A letter urging DHS to fully extend temporary protected status for Haitian beneficiaries. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |