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Readout of Congressional Black Caucus-House Haiti Caucus Roundtable [Photos]
Washington,
May 9, 2024
[PHOTOS] On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and House Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) convened a roundtable discussion in partnership with the Haitian Bridge Alliance to discuss the urgent need for federal action to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Haiti. The convening allowed members to discuss with various stakeholders additional actions that Congress can take to assist in bringing the crisis in Haiti to an end. It comes as the humanitarian, political, economic, and security crisis in Haiti has become increasingly dire. According to reports, more than 2,500 people have been injured or killed in Haiti between January and March, and another 15,000 have been displaced in the midst of violence and unrest on the island. The roundtable discussion followed a press conference held at the Capitol led by the House Haiti Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus, where members again renewed calls for House Republicans to release an additional $40 million dollars in security funding to stabilize Haiti and chart a path towards free and fair elections. Roundtable participants included:
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