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 […]

Latest News

09/06/26

CLARKE VOTES AGAINST HOUSE REPUBLICAN’S SHAMEFUL RECONCILIATION BILL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 9, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “Another day, another sinister attack by House […]

08/06/26

CREATORS CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS, REPS. CLARKE and VAN DUYNE, HOST FIRST-EVER CREATOR ROW ON CAPITOL HILL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 More than 30 creators, eight major platforms, and a university joined lawmakers and congressional staff to showcase the […]

03/06/26

REPS. CLARKE, VAN DUYNE, AND FOUSHEE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS WITH VISUAL ARTISTIC PROTECTIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) announce the introduction […]

02/06/26

CLARKE REINTRODUCES HISTORIC BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO BOOST MENOPAUSE RESEARCH, EXPAND TRAINING AND AWARENESS AROUND MENOPAUSE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced comprehensive bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would be the most […]

26/05/26

CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO ADJUST AREA MEDIAN INCOME METRIC AND EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of […]

21/05/26

CLARKE AND NEGUSE CELEBRATE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) celebrated the advancement of their legislation, […]

15/05/26

REPS. CLARKE AND FITZPATRICK, SENS. GILLIBRAND AND BLUNT ROCHESTER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Mental health conditions—including substance use disorders—are the leading cause of preventable maternal death in the United States In New York, […]

14/05/26

CLARKE INTRODUCES INVEST ACT TO DELIVER TAX RELIEF TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE VETERANS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke introduced the Incentives for our Nation’s Veterans in Energy Sustainability […]

16/04/26

STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN DISCHARGE PETITION TO EXTEND HAITI TPS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Co-Chair of the Haiti Caucus, released the following statement on […]

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 […]