Gun Violence Prevention

Each year, gun violence plagues each of our communities. Schools, homes, grocery stores, malls and other commonly visited places have been under threat for decades. The data and statistics are alarming and the impact on the ground is devastating. As an advocate for gun safety and the strengthening of gun laws,  I will continue to advocate for common sense gun legislation to make our communities safer.

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07/16/20

Clarke Calls for Immediate Senate Action on Gun Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  BROOKLYN, NY– Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)  issued the following statement regarding the uptick in gun violence throughout Brooklyn, NYC and across America: “I’m incredibly saddened over […]
08/07/19

214 Democratic Members Urge McConnell to Hold a Vote on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Immediately

Call on Senate leader to cancel recess, take action Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) and 213 Members of the House Democratic Caucus wrote […]
08/05/19

Rep. Clarke Statement on String of Mass Shootings and Massacres in America

Brooklyn, NY — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to the El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio massacres over the weekend:  “Our country is in […]

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31/10/25

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRAGIC FLOOD-RELATED DEATH IN NEW YORK’S 9TH DISTRICT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement: “I am devastated to learn the flooding […]
31/10/25

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON HURRICANE MELISSA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 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 on the impending devastating storm, Hurricane […]
29/10/25

CARIBBEAN CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS CLARKE AND WATERS CONDEMN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ILLEGAL MILITARY STRIKES IN THE CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC OCEAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 29, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Caribbean Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the […]
22/10/25

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON CANAL STREET ICE RAID

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement: “On seemingly nothing more than a radical-right […]
10/10/25

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE INDICTMENT OF LETITIA JAMES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 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: “I have known Letitia James for the […]
07/10/25

CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER 7TH ATTACKS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 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: “Two years have passed since Hamas’ horrific […]
01/10/25

CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP SHUTDOWN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 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: “From the moment Donald Trump took office, […]
19/09/25

CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO REGULATE AI’S CONTROL OVER CRITICAL DECISION MAKING IN HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND MORE

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 […]
19/09/25

CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON VOTING ‘NO’ ON H.RES. 719 – HONORING CHARLIE KIRK 

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 […]
12/09/25

REPS. CLARKE, TORRES INTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL AFRICAN IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH

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 […]
12/09/25

CLARKE LEADS BIPARTISAN BILL TO AVERT FUNDING CUTS TO HOSPITALS THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME PATIENTS

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 […]
20/08/25

CLARKE INTRODUCES “MARCUS GARVEY LEGACY PACKAGE” TO EXONERATE AND COMMEMORATE MARCUS MOSIAH GARVEY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT:  e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Marcus Garvey Legacy Package, which comprises two […]