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October 16, 2022
Dear Brooklynites of New York’s 9th Congressional District,
I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well, and I thank you for tuning in for this vital update on the work I champion in Congress. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Your support is paramount in securing the investments and federal dollars we need to better our community. Together, with the on-going support of passionate individuals such as yourself, we bring tangible, meaningful change to our district.
If you'd like to reach me to share your thoughts or concerns on the issues impacting our community, you can contact my office via email at clarke.house.gov/contact/email/. Or, if you prefer to call, you can reach my Brooklyn office at 718-287-1142, or my D.C. office at 202-225-6231. 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
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The Congressional App Challenge
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Student Loan Deferment Extension
On August 24th, President Biden extended the student debt moratorium to December 31st, 2022 and forgave $10,000 in student loans for people who make <$125,000 a year, (Up to $20,000) for Pell Grant recipients, effectively wiping away the debt of 20 millions Americans overnight. Please stay tuned for updates from my office, as applications for debt relief are set to be released in the coming weeks!
What You Need-To-Know About Passport Services
Applying for a passport can be a challenging and stressful experience. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I recommend planning ahead and applying early. As of April, the current processing times following a passport application are as follows:
- Routine Service: 8 to 11 weeks
- Expedited Service: 5 to 7 weeks
Please note, processing times begin the day Passport Services receives the application at a passport agency or center, not the day the application is mailed or submitted.
To check the status of your passport application, please visit: passportstatus.state.gov with the following information:
- Last name on application
- Date of birth
- Social Security Number (Last Four Digits)
For more detailed information, please click here.
Home Help For Heroes Program
Lower Internet Bills with the Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC benefit program that helps households afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more by providing a discount of up to $30 per month towards internet service for eligible households in Brooklyn. A household is eligible if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Participates in SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
- Participates in free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Participates in or meets the criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income program; or
- Income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
To submit your application, please visit http://www.acpbenefit.org/. To learn more about the program, click here.
Military Service and Social Security
If you are an active or retired service member and would like to know more about the social security benefits you are entitled to, please click here for invaluable information from the Social Security Administration.
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CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCEMENT THAT 1 MILLION FAMILIES HAVE JOINED FEDERAL AFFORDABILITY BROADBAND PROGRAM
In New York and across 21st century America, broadband has become firmly entrenched and intrinsically tied to our everyday lives. From gaining an education, to pursuing job opportunities, to simply reconnecting with our loved ones, stable and affordable internet access is precisely what enables our participation in modern society. And that is why I am beyond thankful for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Governor Hochul’s recent announcement on her initiative's remarkable milestone not only proves the program’s efficacy, but inspires hope that further successes exist on its horizons. Moreover, it makes our dream of a universally and equitably connected New York an emerging possibility. I look forward to working alongside the Hochul Administration in the years to come to make it a distinct reality.
CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE FACIAL RECOGNITION ACT OF 2022
There is no question that, in its current state, facial recognition is a flawed and harmful technology. We have long past the theoretical when it comes to its struggles identifying and misidentifying women and people of color and, consequently, the real world implications of its deficiencies are confronting real people every day. While these shortcoming are disastrous in the private sector, in law enforcement, they are entirely unacceptable. My sincere gratitude goes to each of my colleagues standing for this essential legislation. I promise to always fight for legislative solutions such as the Facial Recognition Act of 2022 that center the experiences and wellbeing of the individuals affected by these emerging technologies, rather than the false promises of those promoting them.
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