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February 18, 2020
LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
Passed Legislation:
Monday, February 10, 2020
H.R. 1437: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Climate Change Research Act
This legislation takes important action to address America's national security concerns in the face of our changing climate. Specifically, the DHS Climate Change Research Act will:
- ensure that the Department of Homeland Security fulfills its mission of conducting research to advance homeland security;
- direct the Science and Technology Directorate to conduct analysis and technological research on how DHS can confront climate change;
- implement a high level of accountability to the American public by mandating annual reporting to Congress regarding the research and projects that DHS has undertaken in the previous year.
Committee on Energy and Commerce:
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Hearing on EPA's Lead and Copper Proposal: Failing To Protect Public Health
- Like many other cities, Brooklyn is dealing with its own lead drinking water crisis, especially when it comes to our public schools. At the hearing, I spoke with experts and advocates about how EPA’s new rule fails to take the steps needed in order to protect our children and keep lead out of our drinking water. EPA’s own career public servants new about these shortcomings years before this new rule was finalized! View tweet here.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Protecting Women's Access to Reproductive Health Care
- We have seen hundreds of state laws and restrictions that single out abortion care under the guise of “safety” that seem more focused on making access to an abortion more difficult. This is why I vehemently support and am a cosponsor of H.R. 2975, the Women's Health Protection Act, to end political interference with women's private medical decisions. Abortion care is health care. View tweet here.
IN THE DISTRICT:
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Coffee with the Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke with North Flatbush BID
- Event Location: Burrito Bar – 307 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY (@Prospect Place)
- Event Collaborators: North Flatbush BID
- Event Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Details: Meet & Greet
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Hosts Non-Profit Security Grant Roundtable
- Event Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall
- Event Collaborators: FEMA Rep, NYS Grant manager, Devorah Halberstam, Pastor Gilmore and other faith-based leaders.
- Event Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Details: This is an event where faith-based groups will learn about security grants and how to complete the application.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Hosts Deed Theft Panel Discussion
- Event Location: Kings County Hospital
- Event Collaborators: AARP, Brooklyn DA’s Office and NYC Sheriff’s office
- Event Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Topic of Discussion: Deed Theft
Thursday, February 21, 2020
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Advocacy Clinic at LaGuardia Community College
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a business education program that provides practical business education, business support services and access to capital to growth-oriented small business across the country. In New York alone, the program has served over 950 small businesses.
Friday, February 22, 2020
Kappa Omicron Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 8th Annual Rudy Powell Memorial Dinner Dance
- The Rudy Powell Memorial Dinner Dance is a charitable gala that celebrates the life of Brother Rudolph W. Powell by honoring individuals that have dedicated themselves to uplifting our communities through service and social action.
People are dying. Government structures are failing. And our adversaries are taking advantage of the power vacuums that are being created. It's critical that we address the homeland security implications of climate change in greater depth. View post here.
Trump's Budget is another example of how he has no regard for the American people. He has cut Medicare, Medicaid, education, Social Security and SNAP. View tweet here.
I introduced the Redlining Resolutions to address the government's role in redlining and housing discrimination that has driven a staggering wealth gap between white communities and communities of color. View post here.
Trump's Travel Ban negatively impacts people of color and jeopardizes the racial justice movement. See tweet here.
If a foreign rival tries to apply its censorship on U.S. basketball courts, silenced activists should be able to fight back in court. I introduced a bill to give American workers the tools to stand up for human rights and against domestic interference without fearing for their jobs. View post here.
I joined together with the women of the House to Go Red For Women and raise awareness about risks of heart disease. See post here.
Gun violence plagues our communities. We must pressure the do-nothing-senate to put lives above lobbies. We must get guns off the streets. Out of the iron pipeline. And out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have guns. View tweet here.
The Trump Administration has made it their mission to target and displace immigrant communities. As a daughter of immigrants, I will continue fight against these injustices and work to protect our beloved immigrant communities. View tweet here.
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