Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
CAMPAIGNS
HR 1 overhaul would set new holiday and new rules for lobbyists, elections and justices
Sweeping bill will trigger new debate over filibuster in the Senate
Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks at a news conference Wednesday with other House Democrats to discuss HR 1, which the chamber later passed 220-210. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call) By Kate… Read more »
TRANSITION 2021
House Democratic leaders press Biden for their budget chief pick
Three Democratic leaders decided to immediately reach out to the White House after learning Neera Tanden's nomination had been pulled.
Shalanda Young waits to testify before a Senate Budget Committee hearing. | AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
By CAITLIN… Read more »
CONGRESS
House passes sweeping bill on election, government reforms
The measure would require states to provide same-day voter registration, to allow at least two weeks of early voting and to offer drop boxes for ballots.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses reporters on H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, at the Capitol in… Read more »
NEWS
Black Caucus Joins Pelosi, Hoyer in Pressing Biden to Nominate Shalanda Young for OMB Director
BY KATHERINE FUNG ON 3/3/21 AT 5:06 PM EST
Support for longtime congressional aide Shalanda Young to be elevated to director of the Office of Management and Budget is continuing to build among House Democrats.
Young is currently nominated for deputy director of the… Read more »
CBC Members meet with Vice President Kamala Harris
March 2, 2021
CBC members and Vice President Harris meet to discuss living Black history and the American Rescue Plan.
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), which includes a historic 58 Members during the 117th Congress, visited the White House to meet with Vice President Harris, who was also… Read more »
Rep. Karen Bass Reintroduces George Floyd Policing Bill in Congress
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION
BY DONNA OWENS · FEBRUARY 26, 2021
When George Floyd gasped his final breath last May after a Minneapolis police officer was captured on viral video kneeling on his neck, Black Lives Matter… Read more »
A Historic Meeting: Vice President Kamala Harris Welcomes Congressional Black Caucus to the White House
COVID-19 AND THE ECONOMY WERE ON THE AGENDA
COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE
BY DONNA OWENS · FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris held a historic meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus… Read more »
Dear Colleague:
It has been an honor to serve as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 116th Congress.
We began this Congress as the largest and most powerful Caucus in history, with 55 Members, five full Committee Chairs, and three Members of House Democratic Leadership. I am proud of all that we collectively accomplished with the power we held, from the passage of… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Karen Bass, issued the statement below following the election of the Executive Committee for the 117th Congress by acclamation:
“On behalf of the entire Congressional Black Caucus, congratulations to the members of the Executive Committee for the 117th Congress!
In 1971, thirteen Black Members of Congress organized… Read more »
