Yvette Diane Clarke

Democrat Representative of New York's 9th district

Representative
New York, district 11
January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2009
Representative
New York, district 11
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
New York, district 11
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
New York, district 9
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
New York, district 9
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
New York, district 9
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
New York, district 9
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
New York, district 9
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
New York, district 9
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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November 21, 1964 (60 years old)

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Serving as the U.S. representative for her district since 2013, initially entered Congress in 2007
Served on the New York City Council from 2002 to 2006
Born to Jamaican immigrant parents
Attended Oberlin College, interned for Representative Major Owens
Worked as a childcare specialist, assistant to state and assembly members, and in business development before entering politics
Succeeded her mother on the New York City Council, marking the first mother-to-daughter succession
Opposed the war in Iraq, criticized the USA PATRIOT Act, and called for a moratorium on the death penalty
Voted in support of the Emergency Economic Stability Act of 2008
Introduced legislation to improve the No Fly List process and the International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act
Supported the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument Preservation Act and introduced the Homeland Security Cybersecurity Boots-on-the-Ground Act
Holds committee assignments on Energy and Commerce, Small Business, and Homeland Security
Active in several caucuses, including the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus
Advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and supported the Iran nuclear deal
Pro-choice, with high ratings from NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood
Opposed legislation to reduce government spending and cut taxes, voting against the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012
Supports efforts to combat climate change and limit fossil fuel consumption
Advocates for immigration reform and a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
Voted in favor of removing U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days in 2023
Introduced the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019 to address biases in technology
Endorsed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election and served as a superdelegate
Has been reelected multiple times, facing various challengers in Democratic primaries and general elections