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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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 […]

27/03/26

THE CAUCUS ON BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES CO-HOST WHM BRIEFING ON BLACK WOMEN’S ECONOMIC SECURITY AND POWER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Co-Chairs […]

17/03/26

CLARKE, BISHOP, SALAZAR, & LAWLER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE AND MAINTAIN PATIENT ACCESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced the H–1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, […]

09/03/26

CLARKE, HAITI CAUCUS DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DHS ON DEATH OF HAITIAN NATIONAL IN ICE DETENTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Co-Chairs of the […]

05/03/26

CLARKE DENOUNCES DEFEAT OF IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “Out of obligation to my nation, the […]

28/02/26

CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP’S WAR IN IRAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “I reject Donald Trump’s illegal war in […]

20/02/26

CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE LAUNCHES LISTENING SESSION TOUR WITH COMMUNITY BOARDS 8 & 9 IN CENTRAL BROOKLYN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Rep. Clarke launched her Central and Southwest Brooklyn listening session tour at the Central Library, where she addressed […]