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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03/02/26

CLARKE CELEBRATES HAITI TPS COURT RULING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 3, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court […]
30/01/26

CLARKE HOSTS EMERGENCY BRIEFING FOR MEMBERS OF CLERGY TO PREPARE NEW YORK CITY CHURCHES FOR ICE OCCUPATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. — On Thursday, January 29th, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) hosted, “What Chicago and Minneapolis Taught Us,” […]
30/01/26

CLARKE, RAMIREZ INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO DEFUND ICE, THE MELT ICE ACT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) introduced the Melt ICE […]
22/01/26

REP. CLARKE HELD PRESSER ANNOUNCING INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION TO PROTECT HAITIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS AMID DEEPENING CRISIS AND THE ADMINISTRATION MOVING TO END HAITI TPS IN FEBRUARY 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick […]
17/01/26

CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S BAN ON IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR 75 COUNTRIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 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: “Long before he retook office, we knew […]
13/01/26

REPS. CLARKE AND NEGUSE MEET WITH FAMILY OF MAGNUS WHITE TO ADDRESS MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY PROPOSAL IN HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING

Reps. Clarke and Neguse are examining legislative options to strengthen motor vehicle safety to honor 17-year-old Boulder Cyclist Magnus White.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov […]
13/01/26

CLARKE CELEBRATES THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 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 commemorating the 113th Anniversary of the founding […]
12/01/26

CLARKE STANDS WITH 15,000 STRIKING NEW YORK CITY NURSES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 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: “I stand behind the 15,000 New York […]
03/01/26

CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP’S UNAUTHORIZED MILITARY STRIKES AND REGIME CHANGE IN VENEZUELA

The President ’s imperial pursuits will not end with Venezuela. If left unchecked, more illegal military aggressions loom just over our horizon — at great cost to American lives, resources, […]
23/12/25

CLARKE TOURS DELANEY HALL ICE FACILITY, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMMEDIATE CLOSURE AFTER DETAINEE DEATH 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 23, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) toured […]
19/12/25

CLARKE LEADS PUBLIC COMMENT LETTER TO DHS URGING AGAINST PROPOSAL THAT EXPANDS USE OF BIOMETRIC DATA COLLECTION IN IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION PROCESSES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) led a public comment letter signed by 48 of her colleagues […]
19/12/25

REPRESENTATIVES CLARKE, ESPAILLAT, AND SENATOR MARKEY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO LOWER HOUSEHOLD ENERGY BILLS BY STOPPING EXPORTS OF NATURAL GAS ABROAD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced […]