Yvette D. Clarke

Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act

The legislation would improve healthcare services and research focused on menopause and health issues affecting middle-aged women, potentially including better training for doctors, more funding for studies, and increased awareness of symptoms and treatments. The bill would affect women going through menopause, healthcare providers who treat them, and medical researchers studying this life stage. By addressing gaps in current medical knowledge and care, the bill aims to help millions of women manage menopause-related health challenges more effectively.

Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2026

The proposal aims to make affordable housing more available and cheaper by increasing the supply of low-cost rental units and reviewing how the government calculates income levels that determine who qualifies for federal housing assistance. By adjusting these income calculations and boosting affordable housing development, the bill would help lower-income families and individuals find more affordable places to live. The measure affects renters, housing developers, and federal housing programs that serve people with limited incomes.

Moms Matter Act

The legislation would expand mental health and addiction treatment services for pregnant women and new mothers, including improving access to counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and support programs. It aims to help states and healthcare providers better identify and treat conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders that can affect mothers and their babies. The bill would affect pregnant women, new mothers, healthcare providers, and state health programs that serve these populations.

INVEST Act

The government would give tax breaks to companies that hire veterans to work in renewable energy jobs like solar and wind power. This financial incentive would reduce what employers owe in taxes, making it cheaper for them to bring military veterans into the clean energy industry. The goal is to help veterans find good jobs while also supporting the growth of renewable energy businesses.

To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

This bill would direct Congress to commission and place a statue of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, somewhere in the U.S. Capitol building to honor her legacy. The project would be overseen by the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, which manages art and monuments in the Capitol. This would add to the Capitol's collection of statues representing important American historical figures.

Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026

This bill would likely establish new safety standards or funding for transportation infrastructure and public spaces, possibly named after an individual or incident. The legislation appears aimed at improving street safety and transportation conditions for all users, potentially affecting drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and local communities that depend on public roads and transit systems. The bill is currently being reviewed by a House or Senate committee to determine whether it should advance for a full vote.

Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025

This bill would create new legal protections to prevent artificial intelligence systems from discriminating against people based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. It would give people the right to challenge unfair AI decisions—such as those made by hiring algorithms, loan approval systems, or other automated tools—and could require companies to test their AI systems for bias before using them. The law would affect businesses, government agencies, and any organization using AI to make decisions that impact people's opportunities or access to services.

CLOSE Act

The CLOSE Act addresses environmental protection policies, though the specific details of what it would require or change are not clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, it likely involves regulating pollution, emissions, or industrial practices that affect air, water, or land. The bill would impact businesses in energy and manufacturing sectors as well as communities concerned with environmental quality.

Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025

This bill would require companies to test and disclose how their automated decision-making systems (like algorithms used in hiring, lending, or content recommendations) work and what potential harms they might cause. Companies would need to be transparent about these systems' impacts on consumers and workers, and could face penalties for failing to comply. The law aims to prevent algorithmic discrimination and give people more visibility into how automated systems make decisions that affect them.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2025

The legislation would increase federal funding for research into uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous tumors that affect many women, and would require the National Institutes of Health to coordinate these research efforts. It would also support educational programs to help doctors and patients better understand and manage the condition. Women with uterine fibroids and medical researchers studying the disease would be the primary beneficiaries of these expanded resources and awareness initiatives.