Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s recent Executive Order promoting competition in the American Economy and advancing equitable access to broadband:

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“I applaud the Biden Administration’s decision to take executive action to promote competition throughout the U.S. economy. This action aims to lower prescription drug prices, ban or limit non-compete agreements that impede economic mobility and cracks down on Big Tech and internet service providers. Specifically, the provisions to address a lack of competition in the broadband sector and combating digital redlining practices will dramatically subvert barriers faced by historically underrepresented and marginalized communities,” said Clarke. “Additionally, I am so proud the Administration has incorporated my legislative equity agenda combating digital redlining in this executive action. Ending this type of anti-competitive practice promotes equitable access to high-quality broadband as more Americans rely on online learning and remote working more than ever before, and is a crucial step towards an economy that works for everyone.” 

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Yvette D. Clarke has been in Congress since 2007. She represents New York’s Ninth Congressional District, which includes Central and South Brooklyn. Clarke is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and a senior member of the Committee on Homeland Security.