Mar 16, 2021
Due to last-minute congressional business, I was unable to vote on this measure. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``yea'' on rollcall No. 80 (PPP Extension Act of 2021). MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 8, 117TH…
Yvette Clarke
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Yvette Diane Clarke is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights throughout her tenure. Clarke has been an advocate for affordable housing and has worked on initiatives to improve the quality of life for her constituents in Brooklyn. She is known for her commitment to social justice and community development.
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Mar 10, 2021
I thank the gentleman from New York for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021. Under current Federal law, unlicensed sellers can sell guns at gun shows, online, and person…
Mar 10, 2021
I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise once again in support of the American Rescue Plan Act. This monumental and comprehensive legislation will bring a sustained critical relief to the American people…
Feb 26, 2021
I was participating in critical Committee proceedings and, therefore, was unable to make the first vote. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``yea'' on rollcall No. 41, Bipartisan En Bloc No. 1. MEMBERS RECORDED PURSUANT TO HOUSE…
Jan 13, 2021
Today, I rise to support H. Res. 24, the Article of Impeachment against Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors for a second time. Let us be very clear, what took place on January 6, 2021, was an act of domestic terrorism by…
Jul 22, 2020
Today I rise to honor a great man, Representative John Lewis. This past Friday, July 17, our country lost one of its greatest heroes, a true patriot, who literally put his life on the line in the pursuit of justice and fairness in our…
Jun 25, 2020
I thank our conference chair. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in honor of the lives I took an oath to serve as long as I draw breath. Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Dominique ``Rem'mie''…
Mar 27, 2020
I thank the gentleman for yielding. As vice chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, I rise today in support of the CARES Act. My colleagues have spoken about the provisions of this bill, and although it is not perfect, it is a…
Mar 4, 2020
Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 83. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
Feb 28, 2020
As a result of this asymmetric ban, law enforcement would have an additional reason to stop and frisk menthol tobacco users because menthol would be considered illegal under this ban. Having said that, I cannot support H.R. 2339 due to the…
Feb 28, 2020
While it is indeed a health imperative to reduce and eliminate the use of tobacco products in our society, I would like to recognize the inequity, potential harm, and unintended consequences of a ban on menthol combustible products within…
Feb 28, 2020
I thank the gentleman for yielding me time to address this very important issue. I rise today in the best interests of the American people, the African American community, and my constituents. I include in the Record this letter from the…
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