Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following op-ed, written by Congressman Cleaver, appeared in the May 4, 2016 edition of The Hill.

The Supreme Court is in the midst of deciding one of the most important immigration cases in years -- at stake is the unity of millions of families with undocumented members. And yet, the case will be heard with only 8 Supreme Court Justices.

As of this week, it has been 48 days since President Barack Obama put for the nomination of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court.

Kansas City – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress shows that one in every ten adults who are experiencing homelessness are veterans.

"The good news is, veteran homelessness is declining, thanks to programs like this one. The Veterans Community Project not only creates homes for our veterans who have already given so much, but it creates hope and a new beginning," said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II is pleased to announce the introduction of House Resolution 696 honoring the heritage of jazz in the United States. Congressman Cleaver, along with Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (LA-02), introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives this afternoon, which acknowledges the seeds of jazz and its evolution into a signature American sound.

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – As we mark Equal Pay Day today, Congressman Cleaver is once again calling for the passage of the critical Paycheck Fairness Act, highlighting that more needs to be done to close the wage gap that still exists between women and men. Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year.

Each Spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation in each congressional district. This year, students from the 5^th Congressional District have submitted over 200 art entries in the competition entitled, "A Voyage of Artistic Discovery".

"I am eager to recognize and showcase the artistic talent of high school students in my Congressional District and across the country," said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, President Obama announced that he is nominating D.C. Circuit Court Chief Judge Merrick Garland to serve as the next Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.  Congressman Cleaver called on the Senate to hold a fair hearing and timely vote on Judge Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court.