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May 28, 2021
To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District,
I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well. Always remember, I can not do it alone. Through the support of passionate individuals such as yourself, we bring tangible, meaningful change to our district.
To reach out to my office, send us an email at clarke.house.gov/contact/email/. If you’d like to call, you can reach my D.C. office at 202-225-6231 or my Brooklyn office at 718-287-1142.
Remember to encourage your neighbors to sign up for this newsletter at clarke.house.gov/contact/newsletter/.
If you’d like daily updates on my work in Congress, visit my website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. I wish you well, and I look forward to my next opportunity to get in touch with you.
Regards,
Yvette D. Clarke
Member of Congress
Emergency Broadband Benefit
The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit is a program designed to deliver disadvantaged families and households internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. In our modern society, access to quality internet service is essential in staying connected to healthcare services, job listings, school, and a multitude of other services. Learn if you are eligible for this program and how to apply here.
The Community Navigator Pilot Program
With the passing of the American Rescue Plan comes a new initiative from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Community Navigator Pilot Program, intended to provide assistance to America's small businesses. This program will take a community focused approach towards reaching our nation’s most at-risk businesses. SBA will accept applications through July 12, 2021, and anticipates making award decisions by August 2021. For more information on the Community Navigator program, click here.
New York’s New Economic Assistance Programs.
A new Section 8 Voucher program was recently announced to increase access to equitable housing opportunities in our state. Learn more about the new small business and rental assistance programs here, and apply for the Section 8 Voucher program here.
Sponsored Legislation: This week, I introduced the following bills to the House of Representatives;
Co-Sponsored Legislation: This week, I lent my support and commitment to the following bills:
- H.R. 3434;
Healthcare is, and always will be, a human right. I co-lead H.R. 3434, The Territories Health Equity Act of 2021, to protect Americans living in United States Territories. Read my full statement on H.R. 3434 below in today's newsletter.
- H.R. 3383;
This bill would provide $30 million in funding to improve elementary, middle, and high school civic engagement curriculums. I believe a healthy democracy begins with informed, passionate, dedicated citizens who care for their country and its continued success. H.R. 3383 would serve as a federal commitment towards the young people of this country as they transition into adults and inheritors of the future.
- H.R. 3407;
This bill would address America’s ongoing maternal health crisis, delivering crucial assistance to the women facing the risks of maternity and enabling state governments to enact a unified response in overcoming the crisis. In the 21st century, our country can do so much more to protect our new mothers as they experience childbirth. H.R. 3407 would do more.
- H.R. 3419;
This bill would designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 66 Meserole Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, as the "Joseph R. Lentol Post Office", after the former New York State Assemblymember. Joe Lentol proved to be a dedicated public servant and friend to Brooklyn throughout his tenure in the Assembly. For his contributions to our borough, our state, and our country, I can think of no better name to adorn this Brooklyn Post Office.
- H.R. 3423;
This bill would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to replace drinking water fountains in public playgrounds, parks, and libraries to ensure they are healthy for our nation’s children to drink and enjoy. The availability of clean, safe water is non-negotiable. H.R. 3423 will keep our children safe from the dangers of toxic water consumption today and for years to come.
- H.R. 3474;
This bill aims to protect our students by banning the use of physically or mentally dangerous restraint techniques in any school receiving federal funding. With tens of thousands of students being victimized by these techniques every year, with disproportionately high usage on Black children and students with disabilities, it is paramount we ensure their security wherever we are able. H.R. 3474 would be a monumental step in keeping our students safe.
Clarke and fellow Co-Chairs of Congressional Haiti Caucus issue statement on new 18-month Temporary Protected Status designation for Haitians living in the U.S.
As the chairs of the Haiti Caucus, we welcome President Biden’s decision to grant Haitians living in the United States Temporary Protected Status. It is wrong to force people to return to uncertain and dangerous conditions in Haiti. This necessary step that will protect Haitian migrants amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing political crisis in Haiti. We are deliberate in calling this a ‘step.’ The Biden administration should examine all of its policies concerning Haiti and act urgently on the requests outlined by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Meeks, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries, and dozens more Members on April 26. More action is needed to ensure the health, wellbeing and human rights of the Haitian people. We look forward to working in partnership with the Biden/Harris Administration to provide a permanent pathway to citizenship for TPS holders and build an immigration system that affirms the dignity and humanity of all people.
Clarke Issues Statement on H.R. 3434 Territories Health Equity Act of 2021
Healthcare is a human right, and the equitable distribution of that healthcare must be at the forefront of our legislative priorities on the mainland, and throughout the U.S. Wherever and whenever an opportunity exists to overcome these inequities, to protect and preserve an individual’s right to quality healthcare, we must seize it. I am proud to stand alongside Rep. Plaskett as she reintroduces this critically important legislation because let me be very clear, citizens of U.S. territories are Americans, and they deserve to be treated as such. Full stop.
Our borough’s beloved Children’s Museum is giving back to its community once more by partnering with the City of New York to host a vaccination site at its location. From Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, until June 30th, the Pfizer vaccine will be available for free to all, ages 12 and beyond. No appointment necessary. Upon receiving a vaccination, the Museum is offering a complimentary family visit for all who are interested. To learn more on the vaccination process, please call (877) 829-4692.
Though a year has come and gone since the tragic death of George Floyd, America still has a long road ahead in our journey towards true equality and justice. To see my full thoughts, read the entire thread here.
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