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.
“It is with profound sadness that we join the people of Virginia and the McEachin family in mourning the loss of our dear friend and colleague, the honorable Congressman Donald McEachin. Congressman McEachin was a tireless advocate for the people of Virginia and our nation. He dedicated his life to advancing America’s working families, creating economic opportunities, and promoting… Read more »
“The Congressional Black Caucus has remained at the forefront of the fight for student loan forgiveness, regularly meeting with the President and his executive team to ensure this issue remains a priority. The Biden Administration’s Student Loan Debt Plan will provide much-needed relief to Black borrowers. We applaud the elimination of up to $20,000 in debt cancellation for Pell Grant… Read more »
“This bipartisan legislation is the culmination of strategic efforts and leadership from the Congressional Black Caucus and underscores the historic nature of our efforts to stem the tide of gun violence in our communities. There are many CBC Member-led provisions included and we accept this bipartisan, common-sense legislation to better protect America's children and families, keep our… Read more »
“I am calling for the January 6th hearings to be recorded in history as the Thompson Hearings. These hearings are the most consequential congressional hearings since Watergate, and the nation will have a front-row seat to the revelations that led to the January 6th attack on our democracy, the Constitution, and the American people. The world deserves to know the extent of the violence… Read more »
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ISSUES STATEMENT ON LEAKED DRAFT OF SCOTUS DECISION TO OVERTURN ROE V. WADE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the draft majority opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case that eliminates the constitutional right… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty, and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the police shooting of Patrick Lyoya, an unarmed Black man:
“This horrific fatality reiterates a glaring and systemic issue that continues to plague our nation. Police brutality can not continue to go unchecked. Have we… Read more »
“Today is a moment of historic consequence. The Senate just voted — 53 to 47 — to confirm the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the land, Supreme Court Justice Ketanaji Brown Jackson,” said Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty. “Her judicial temperament and keen legal skills will make her a Justice, of which all America proud. As she makes history… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 6, 2022
CONTACT: Remmington F. Belford
Remmington.Belford@Mail.House.gov
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS REFLECTS
ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE JANUARY 6TH INSURRECTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and the Congressional Black Caucus released the reflections… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus are standing for the American people and will continue to demand justice for voting rights.
Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty said “in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “the fierce urgency of now”… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2021
CONTACT: Remmington F. Belford
Remmington.Belford@Mail.House.gov
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS CALLS ON THE SENATE TO RECONVENE AND PASS VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and members of the Congressional Black… Read more »
