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.
The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement in response to the emergency Interim Aid Bill from the Senate:
The Congressional Black Caucus supports the additional resources for small businesses included in the latest federal response to COVID-19 and congratulates Speaker Pelosi and Democratic leadership for ensuring the inclusion of $75 billion in emergency funding… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) released the following statement after the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act, passed the Senate:
“When America catches a cold, Black America catches pneumonia. So as America continues to deal with the impact of the coronavirus health crisis, the CBC is fighting for bold solutions to support the needs of… Read more »
Yesterday, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham at the direction of Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), Chair of the CBC 2020 Census Task force. The task force was formed to hold the Trump Administration accountable for an accurate and inclusive census process for Black people in America.
“Since 1790, our Constitution has… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement following the announcement by Speaker Nancy Pelosi that two members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Val Demings (FL-10), as managers for the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump in the United States Senate:
“As the conscience of the Congress, Members of the… Read more »
The Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement after the House voted to approve two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump:
“This is indeed a dark time in our nation’s history. For only the third time in United States history, a sitting President has been impeached by the House of Representatives. The facts are undeniable: Donald J. Trump has abused… Read more »
Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee’s vote to approve two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump:
“Today is a somber day in the House of Representatives. For only the fourth time in United States history, the House Judiciary Committee has voted to advance… Read more »
On Tuesday, Democrats on the House Education and Labor Committee introduced the College Affordability Act, which reauthorizes the Higher Education Act. On September 30, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – Congressional Black (CBC) Caucus Chairwoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-27), and Congressional Hispanic… Read more »
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus –Congressional Black (CBC) Caucus Chair Karen Bass (CA-37), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) – released their Tri-Caucus Higher Education Priorities for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
These… Read more »
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus –Congressional Black (CBC) Caucus Chair Karen Bass (CA-37), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) – released their Tri-Caucus Higher Education Priorities for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
These… Read more »
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the House voted to pass the Future Act, a Congressional Black Caucus led proposal to preserve funding for Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges or Universities (TCUs), and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Under the leadership of Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott and Congresswoman Alma Adams,… Read more »
