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February 24, 2021

Clarke Introduces Legislation to Create 200,000 EV Charging Stations in Underserved Communities by 2030

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) took significant action to equitably tackle the climate crisis and reduce local air pollution by introducing…
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February 24, 2021

REP. CLARKE AND SENATOR MARKEY INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REDUCE HARMFUL EMISSIONS FROM REFRIGERATED TRUCKS IN OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES

Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), a senior member…
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February 11, 2021

CLARKE AND HOMELAND SECURITY CHAIRMAN THOMPSON CALL ACTING DIRECTOR OF ICE TO ADDRESS CONCERNS OF TARGETED HAITIAN DEPORTATIONS.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2021 Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement on a call she and Committee on Homeland Security…
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February 7, 2021

CLARKE AND MEEKS CO-LEAD LETTER TO SECRETARY BLINKEN URGING THE U.S. TO CONDEMN THE UNDEMOCRATIC ACTIONS OF PRESIDENT MOÏSE, AND SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRANSITIONAL GOVERNMENT IN HAITI.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2021  Media contact:  Remmington Belford  Remmington.belford@mail.house.gov c: 202.480.5737  Washington, D.C. — Today,…
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February 3, 2021

Clarke Introduces Legislation to Combat the Impacts of Climate Change

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) took significant action to protect Americans from climate change’s devastating impacts by reintroducing…
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January 28, 2021

Clarke Calls For Public Comment To Help Protect Civil Rights Online

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) called for public comment on the discussion draft for her upcoming bill, the Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021.…
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