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07/14/19

Immigrants: Know Your Rights

With the Administration’s announcement of ICE Raids across America, it’s important that immigrants understand their rights.  If you have any questions or need assistance, please, contact my office at 718-287-1142. […]
01/07/19

CLARKE STATEMENT ON SAGET et al v. TRUMP

Federal trial begins Monday to protect more than 50,000 immigrants and their families from being forcibly separated by deportation BROOKLYN – Today, a federal trial begins to protect more than […]

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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 […]
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 […]