Announcing Pregnancy, McIver Speaks to Hope and Continued Fight to Protect
whole idea that all of these people were Black and brown,’ she said. [...] She met a family from
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Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of Traumatic Births
poorer mental health outcomes. Up to 40% of Black and Latina mothers experience postpartum depressive symptoms—about twice … labor and delivery room. “In 2025, two Black women faced traumatic birthing experiences at opposite ends
ICYMI: Booker Responds to SCOTUS Decision Attacking VRA, “This is Now a Movement Election”
already seeing Southern states openly discuss eliminating Black representation—drawing districts that disenfranchise African American voters and strip … policies of the 1950s and early ’60s, when Black citizens voted at far lower rates than today because
Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors
Family Farm Coalition and Executive Director of Kentucky Black Farmers Association. "They prey on struggling farmers and their … negatively impacting the ability of young and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) farmers to compete
McIver Introduces Bill to Stop Surprise AI Data Center Development
afterthought,” said Rep. Andre Carson. “Our communities, especially Black and Brown communities, are feeling the impacts of rapid … proud to introduce this legislation alongside my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues, Rep. McIver and Rep. Carson
On Earth Day, Booker, Duckworth, Lee, Grijalva, Tlaib Unveiled Bicameral Report Exposing 100 Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker on Earth Day
with dignity.” “There is something deeply wrong when Black children in Chicago are far more likely
Booker, Brown, Matsui Announce Bill to Accelerate Tree Planting in Underserved Communities
long, people in low-income and Black and Brown neighborhoods haven’t had the same tree cover
Conaway Introduces Legislation to Rename Post Office
Willingboro, including as one of its first Black mail carriers. When we name this post office after Cotten … Tuskegee Airman helping to push forward progress for Black Americans, to serving his community
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Advance Restorative Justice in Schools
students of all cultural backgrounds to thrive. “Our black and brown students deserve an education in a safe
Booker, Adams, Underwood Reintroduce Bicameral Black Maternal Health Week Resolution
resolution recognizing April 11 through April 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. The resolution aims to bring national … reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black mothers. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Senator Booker participated
Rep. Watson Coleman Honored as She Reflects on Storied Career in Public Service at Flagship Event Hosted by Rutgers University
American democracy, and what comes next for Black women’s political leadership. Her career has been defined … barrier-breaking leadership and historic firsts: The first Black woman elected to Congress from New Jersey The only
RELEASE: During Animal Cruelty Prevention Month, Gottheimer Announces New Legislation to Protect Pets From Abandonment and Abuse
other charges.The Goldendoodle was adopted by Officer Skeeter Black, one of the police officers who responded
Ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, Menendez Joins Underwood, Adams, and Booker to Reintroduce Momnibus Bills to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis
Ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, Menendez Joins Underwood, Adams, and Booker to Reintroduce Momnibus Bills … News Press Releases March 25, 2026 Ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, Menendez Joins Underwood, Adams, and Booker
McIver, Hirono, Blunt Rochester Lead Colleagues in Introducing Working Women’s Bill of Rights
University Women, Arise Chicago, Asset Building Strategies, Black Labor Week Project Inc., Center for Economic and Policy Research … Lobby, MANA, A National Latina Organization, Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable, MomsRising, National Asian Pacific American Women
What They’re Saying: Booker Announces Keep Your Pay Act to “Provide Wallet Relief” and “Put More Money in Your Pocket”
overhaul for the next time Democrats control Washington.” Black Enterprise Cory Booker Proposes Scrapping Federal Tax On First
Booker Reintroduces Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act
pennies an hour. Because these workers are disproportionately Black and people of color, this practice is a modern
Booker, Adams, Moore, Underwood Reintroduce Resolution Commemorating Black Midwives Day
Underwood (D-IL-14), reintroduced a resolution commemorating Black Midwives Day. This resolution honors the invaluable contributions … Black midwives to advancing reproductive justice and improving maternal and infant health in the United States and encourages
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Support Service Members with Traction Alopecia
unique challenges women face in meeting compliance. Black women in particular often go out of their … them,” said Rep. Pressley. “Women, and Black women in particular, experience traction alopecia and hair loss
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of AI Data Centers on Local Communities
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 exposed Black and Brown communities to toxic air pollution causing lasting health
PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Black History Month, Joins Bergen County’s Black History Month Health Fair
Above: Gottheimer at Bergen County’s Black History Month Health Fair. HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, February … Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored Black History Month and joined with the local community for the Bergen
Booker, Mfume Reintroduce African American History Act
struggle for justice on the fabric of America. Black Americans and those of the African Diaspora have made … without including the experiences, struggles, and triumphs of Black Americans. When we rewrite or distort that history
Booker, Scott Reintroduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month
Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution commemorating Black History Month and the important contributions made by Black Americans … Americans benefit from the rich historical legacy of Black culture and recognizes Black History Month as a chance
Rep. Watson Coleman to Attend the
their well-being or on harassing their Black and brown neighbors. “What we are seeing from this administration
Senator Kim Heads Down the Shore to Asbury Park for Town Hall
civil rights movement as the office marks Black History Month. Following through on his long-held commitment
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces PrEP Assistance Program Act
PrEP access gap is especially prevalent in Black and Latinx communities, who also suffer from disproportionately high rates