Yvette D. Clarke
DDemocratNY-9 · Representative
61
/ 100
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Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone20
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency77
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology44
Total Statements
27
Floor Speeches
17
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 33Civil Rights: 11Immigration: 9Foreign Policy: 8Trade: 6Environment: 6Labor: 6Housing: 5Healthcare: 5Infrastructure: 5Technology: 4Voting Rights: 4Veterans: 4Crime & Justice: 3Defense: 3
Speech Tone
Urgent: 16Neutral: 11Bipartisan: 9Ceremonial: 7: 1
Statements (44)
Press Release2026-06-03
REPS. CLARKE, VAN DUYNE, AND FOUSHEE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS WITH VISUAL ARTISTIC PROTECTIONSREPS. CLARKE, VAN DUYNE, AND FOUSHEE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS WITH VISUAL ARTISTIC PROTECTIONS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY),…
Press Release2026-06-02BipartisanTaxes
CLARKE REINTRODUCES HISTORIC BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO BOOST MENOPAUSE RESEARCH, EXPAND TRAINING AND AWARENESS AROUND MENOPAUSECLARKE REINTRODUCES HISTORIC BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO BOOST MENOPAUSE RESEARCH, EXPAND TRAINING AND AWARENESS AROUND MENOPAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke…
Press Release2026-05-26UrgentTaxesHousing
CLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO ADJUST AREA MEDIAN INCOME METRIC AND EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOSTCLARKE INTRODUCES BILL TO ADJUST AREA MEDIAN INCOME METRIC AND EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) introduced…
Press Release2026-05-21CeremonialTaxes
CLARKE AND NEGUSE CELEBRATE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C FULL COMMITTEE MARKUPCLARKE AND NEGUSE CELEBRATE ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR BILL, THE MAGNUS WHITE AND SAFE STREETS FOR EVERYONE ACT, IN E&C FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke The…
Press Release2026-05-15UrgentTaxes
REPS. CLARKE AND FITZPATRICK, SENS. GILLIBRAND AND BLUNT ROCHESTER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISISREPS. CLARKE AND FITZPATRICK, SENS. GILLIBRAND AND BLUNT ROCHESTER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Mental health conditions—including substance use disorders—are The post…
Press Release2026-05-14UrgentTaxesVeterans
CLARKE INTRODUCES INVEST ACT TO DELIVER TAX RELIEF TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE VETERANSCLARKE INTRODUCES INVEST ACT TO DELIVER TAX RELIEF TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE VETERANS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke The post CLARKE INTRODUCES INVEST ACT TO DELIVER TAX…
Floor Speech2026-05-12TaxesForeign PolicyLabor
ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORYANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3379-H3385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ANOTHER…
Floor Speech2026-04-20UrgentHealthcareAbortionTaxes
CELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTHCELEBRATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2988-H2993] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-04-16BipartisanTaxes
STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN DISCHARGE PETITION TO EXTEND HAITI TPSSTATEMENT FROM CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE HAITI CAUCUS, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN DISCHARGE PETITION TO EXTEND HAITI TPS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke… The…
Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanImmigrationTaxesHousingHR1689HRES965
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2899-H2902] From the…
Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialTaxesForeign PolicyLabor
HONORING REVEREND JESSE JACKSONHONORING REVEREND JESSE JACKSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2881-H2883] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-04-02UrgentTaxes
CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RADIO PIONEER BOB LAWCONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RADIO PIONEER BOB LAW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released… The post CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF RADIO…
Press Release2026-04-01UrgentTaxes
CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S DECISION TO ATTEND SCOTUS ORAL ARGUMENTS OVER BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIPCLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S DECISION TO ATTEND SCOTUS ORAL ARGUMENTS OVER BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON…
Press Release2026-03-31UrgentTaxes
REP. CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE SMART CITIES CAUCUS, JOINS CEDIA FOR “A.I. COMES HOME” SMART TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONREP. CLARKE, CO-CHAIR OF THE SMART CITIES CAUCUS, JOINS CEDIA FOR “A.I. COMES HOME” SMART TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post REP.…
Floor Speech2026-03-30
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E292-E293] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-03-27UrgentTaxes
THE CAUCUS ON BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES CO-HOST WHM BRIEFING ON BLACK WOMEN’S ECONOMIC SECURITY…THE CAUCUS ON BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES CO-HOST WHM BRIEFING ON BLACK WOMEN’S ECONOMIC SECURITY AND POWER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week,…
Floor Speech2026-03-26
Sponsored: To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Floor Speech2026-03-24CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTHWOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2669-H2672] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WOMEN'S HISTORY…
Press Release2026-03-17BipartisanHealthcareTaxes
CLARKE, BISHOP, SALAZAR, & LAWLER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE AND MAINTAIN PATIENT ACCESSCLARKE, BISHOP, SALAZAR, & LAWLER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE AND MAINTAIN PATIENT ACCESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 17, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke… The post CLARKE,…
Press Release2026-03-09UrgentImmigrationTaxes
CLARKE, HAITI CAUCUS DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DHS ON DEATH OF HAITIAN NATIONAL IN ICE DETENTIONCLARKE, HAITI CAUCUS DEMAND ANSWERS FROM DHS ON DEATH OF HAITIAN NATIONAL IN ICE DETENTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Yvette D. Clarke… The post CLARKE, HAITI CAUCUS DEMAND ANSWERS…
Press Release2026-03-05UrgentTaxesForeign Policy
CLARKE DENOUNCES DEFEAT OF IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTIONCLARKE DENOUNCES DEFEAT OF IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post CLARKE DENOUNCES DEFEAT OF IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION appeared first on…
Press Release2026-02-28UrgentTaxesForeign Policy
CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP’S WAR IN IRANCLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP’S WAR IN IRAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post CLARKE CONDEMNS TRUMP’S WAR IN IRAN appeared first on Congresswoman Yvette Clarke .
Press Release2026-02-20UrgentTaxes
CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE LAUNCHES LISTENING SESSION TOUR WITH COMMUNITY BOARDS 8 & 9 IN CENTRAL BROOKLYNCONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE LAUNCHES LISTENING SESSION TOUR WITH COMMUNITY BOARDS 8 & 9 IN CENTRAL BROOKLYN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 Rep. Clarke launched her Central and Southwest Brooklyn listening… The post CONGRESSWOMAN…
Press Release2026-02-17UrgentTaxesCivil Rights
CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF POLITICAL ACTIVIST & CIVIL RIGHTS TITAN, REVEREND JESSE JACKSONCONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE MOURNS THE PASSING OF POLITICAL ACTIVIST & CIVIL RIGHTS TITAN, REVEREND JESSE JACKSON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09)… The post CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE…
Floor Speech2026-02-12CeremonialTaxes
CELEBRATING SHIRLEY ANITA CHISHOLMCELEBRATING SHIRLEY ANITA CHISHOLM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2206] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-09CeremonialTaxesDefenseLaborS1948
PAYING HOMAGE TO THE BLACK MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCESPAYING HOMAGE TO THE BLACK MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2085-H2090] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
HORRIFIC ICE ABUSESHORRIFIC ICE ABUSES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2016-H2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HORRIFIC…
Floor Speech2026-02-04
Sponsored: Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialImmigrationTaxesTrade
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1940-H1946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22UrgentTaxesInfrastructure
Sponsored: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti…Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to…
Floor Speech2026-01-20BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
BUILDING A BELOVED COMMUNITYBUILDING A BELOVED COMMUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H942-H946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-06BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
JANUARY 6 ATTACKJANUARY 6 ATTACK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [House] [Pages H6-H11] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] JANUARY 6 ATTACK (Under…
Floor Speech2025-12-02TechnologyCivil Rights
Sponsored: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
Floor Speech2025-11-18
Sponsored: Censuring Representative Cory Mills.Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Censuring Representative Cory Mills.. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Clarke (NY) notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be…
Floor Speech2025-09-19
Sponsored: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-09-03
Sponsored: Censuring Representative Cory Mills.Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Censuring Representative Cory Mills.. Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Floor Speech2025-08-15
Sponsored: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Floor Speech2025-08-15
Sponsored: Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".Yvette D. Clarke sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Floor Speech2024-12-20Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING THE MO BETTER JAGUARSRECOGNIZING THE MO BETTER JAGUARS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1328] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR7365
VETERANS EXPEDITED TSA SCREENING SAFE TRAVEL ACTVETERANS EXPEDITED TSA SCREENING SAFE TRAVEL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6566-H6568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2024-12-10UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR9668
STRATEGIC HOMELAND INTELLIGENCE AND ENFORCEMENT LEGISLATION TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CCP ACTSTRATEGIC HOMELAND INTELLIGENCE AND ENFORCEMENT LEGISLATION TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CCP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6568-H6570] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR6229
DHS SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM AND SUPPORT ACTDHS SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM AND SUPPORT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6565-H6566] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-10BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR9689
DHS CYBERSECURITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ACTDHS CYBERSECURITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6564-H6565] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-10UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR9769
STRENGTHENING CYBER RESILIENCE AGAINST STATE-SPONSORED THREATS ACTSTRENGTHENING CYBER RESILIENCE AGAINST STATE-SPONSORED THREATS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6562-H6564] From the Congressional Record Online through the…