Caribbean Issues

As the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, being Caribbean-American allows me to create policy and legislation through a unique lens. The Caribbean is a region of resilient nations that have battled through humanitarian crises and disasters, as seen with the current state of Haiti. It is vital for the U.S to continue its collaboration with CARICOM and provide aid to the Caribbean to address the humanitarian crisis.

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02/04/26

CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RADIO PIONEER BOB LAW

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement on the passing of Black […]
01/04/26

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S DECISION TO ATTEND SCOTUS ORAL ARGUMENTS OVER BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement: “Out of the ruins of the Civil […]
31/03/26

REP. CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE SMART CITIES CAUCUS, JOINS CEDIA FOR “A.I. COMES HOME” SMART TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) joined CEDIA, a global trade association representing the […]
27/03/26

THE CAUCUS ON BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES CO-HOST WHM BRIEFING ON BLACK WOMEN’S ECONOMIC SECURITY AND POWER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Co-Chairs […]
17/03/26

CLARKE, BISHOP, SALAZAR, & LAWLER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE AND MAINTAIN PATIENT ACCESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, […]
09/03/26

CLARKE, HAITI CAUCUS DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DHS ON DEATH OF HAITIAN NATIONAL IN ICE DETENTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Co-Chairs of the […]
05/03/26

CLARKE DENOUNCES DEFEAT OF IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “Out of obligation to my nation, the […]
28/02/26

CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP’S WAR IN IRAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “I reject Donald Trump’s illegal war in […]
20/02/26

CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE LAUNCHES LISTENING SESSION TOUR WITH COMMUNITY BOARDS 8 & 9 IN CENTRAL BROOKLYN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Rep. Clarke launched her Central and Southwest Brooklyn listening session tour at the Central Library, where she addressed […]
17/02/26

CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF POLITICAL ACTIVIST & CIVIL RIGHTS TITAN, REVEREND JESSE JACKSON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “I am heartbroken to learn of the […]
13/02/26

CLARKE REBUKES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S REPEAL OF THE ENDANGERMENT FINDING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: dan.kalmowitz@mail.house.gov c: 202.819.4445 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “From 2009 until just yesterday, the endangerment […]
11/02/26

CLARKE AND LAWLER LEAD BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LETTER TO SECRETARY NOEM URGING EXEMPTION FROM $100,000 FEE FOR H-1B HEALTH CARE SECTOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Michael Lawler (NY-17) led 98 of their colleagues in a […]