Press Releases

January 16, 2017

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Presidential Inauguration

“Initially, I was inclined to attend the inauguration of the 45th president of our great nation. Like most Americans, I have viewed presidential inaugurations as a ceremonial rite…

January 13, 2017

Congresswoman Clarke Celebrates the One Hundred Fourth Anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement to commemorate the One Hundred Fourth Anniversary of the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,…

January 6, 2017

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on H.Res.11

“Both the United States and Israel have pledged to support a negotiated settlement that guarantees the security of the State of Israel and establishes a peaceful Palestinian state…

January 4, 2017

Congresswoman Clarke Opposes Penalties for Communicating with the American People from the House Floor

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on rules adopted by Republicans in the House of Representatives to punish members for recording…

December 13, 2016

Congresswoman Clarke Calls on President Obama to Pardon Marcus Garvey

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a letter she and seventeen other members of the House of Representatives sent to President Obama…

December 8, 2016

Statement on the Nomination of Andrew Puzder as Secretary of Labor

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the nomination of Andrew Puzder as Secretary of the Department of Labor. “As the Chief Executive…