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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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 […]
10/02/26

CLARKE CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF HER BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C MARKUP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Clarke released the following statement celebrating the passage of her legislation, the Magnus White […]
05/02/26

REPS. CLARKE AND NEGUSE INTRODUCE THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT OF 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced the Magnus White and […]
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 […]
01/02/26

FY26 Community Project Funding

1. $950,000 for Tech Prep Solutions’ SHARC Community Center STEM Programs (CJS/NASA) The funding requested for this project would support the advanced STEM training for K-12 students through Tech Prep […]
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 […]