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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke introduced the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025 to provide greater levels of […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2025 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: “I will always condemn senseless acts of […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced a resolution in […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced the bipartisan Save Our […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2025 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 Lloyd A. Williams, […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement:  “Today, I join my fellow New […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement: “The humanitarian crisis in Gaza stands […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2025 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 on the U.S. District Court for […]
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