Congressional Black Caucus

@cbc.house.gov

The Conscience of the Congress since 1971. Advocating for issues important to Black Americans.

Tonight, Trump delivered his State of the Union address, claiming that our country is ‘bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever.’   But for Black Americans, the reality behind these blatantly racist lies, disrespect, and outright distortions tells a very different story.

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One year ago today, the world watched as Donald Trump took his oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Since then? Trump has unleashed chaos; stoked division with his war on DEI; traumatized our federal workforce; intimidated immigrant communities; and sowed fear in our country.

Five years later, it is not lost on our Caucus that the efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election with false claims of illegitimate voting occurred during a year when we saw historic participation from Black voters. The fight to protect our democracy is far from over.

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Healthcare tax credits for working families expire in 5 days. Republicans refuse to extend them. Earlier this month I asked a Republican Congressman a simple question -- why can't his constituents have the same health care coverage he does?

After months of inaction, Republicans introduced a last-minute package that fails to address the health care crisis they created. I anchored a @cbc.house.gov Special Order Hour demanding the permanent extension of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits before they expire at the end of the year.

Every single House Democrat has signed onto legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. We just need 4 Republicans to join us. The clock is ticking, and House Democrats are racing to save health care.

When the Republican-led Education & Workforce committee holds more hearings on “American boxing” than school safety or teacher pay. Make it make sense 🤦🏽‍♂️

Deeply saddened that heroic National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia has died. Praying for her family and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe as he valiantly battles for his life. Together we must find a way to better protect those patriots who bravely defend and serve our nation.

Donald Trump lied when he promised to lower costs. And as shoppers hit the stores today, they're seeing higher costs for the goods they want to purchase. His economic policies are failing us. Billionaires are wealthier than ever. And working people are footing the bill.

Democrats are holding the line on health care because this issue impacts ALL of us. Even if you have the best health plan on the market, Republicans' gutting of Medicaid and ending ACA tax credits will cause your costs to go up by an average of $2,320 in CA-12. (1/2)