113th Congress

September 20, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Opposes Cuts to Food Assistance

Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about her vote in opposition to H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, which will remove…

September 16, 2013

DeLauro, Clarke, Rangel, Meeks, Lewis Introduce Bill Honoring Life of Constance Baker Motley

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressional leaders recently introduced legislation to recognize the courageous and invaluable leadership of Constance Baker Motley by posthumously awarding…

June 29, 2013

Clarke Statement on Passage of Senate Immigration Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement after a supermajority of the Senate enacted a bipartisan immigration bill on Thursday. “The…

June 3, 2013

Clarke Statement on Caribbean Heritage Month

BROOKLYN, NY – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement in recognition of Caribbean Heritage Month which started on June 1. The entire Month of June…

May 16, 2013

Clarke Statement on Vote to Repeal Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Yvette D. Clarke criticized an attempt by Republicans in the House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act today, which was enacted…

May 7, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Background Check System

BROOKLYN, NY – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke has become a co-sponsor of legislation that will prevent convicted criminals and people with dangerous mental illnesses from…