Press Releases

May 16, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Votes Against Passage of H.R. 4970, the Republican Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012

Today, with a vote of 222 to 205, the House of Representatives passed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke voted against the measure,…

May 10, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on President Barack Obama’s Support of Same Sex Marriage

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after President Barack Obama, in an interview with ABC News reporter Robin Roberts, stated that he personally…

May 7, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Denounces Racist Remarks written in N.Y. Post Column

Today, U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement denouncing a column written by columnist Phil Mushnick in last Friday’s New York Post. The column…

May 1, 2012

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke says, “Tell Senate to Vote ‘NO’ on CISPA”

Today Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement calling on constituents in the 11th Congressional District of New York add their voices to the conversation…

April 26, 2012

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Denounces Potential Threats Regarding Tea Party Statement

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s congressional office and district office received many telephone calls, some of which were potentially threatening, about her comments…

April 25, 2012

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Denounces Arizona Immigration Law; Urges Federal Action if Upheld in Court

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke voiced her vehement opposition of the Arizona immigration enforcement law (SB 1070) that will be addressed in the Supreme Court: “The great…