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March 3, 2017

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II joined millions of Americans in marking the annual celebration of March as Women's History Month – a commemoration that has occurred in America since 1987.

"During Women's History Month, we honor the courageous women in our history who have advanced the promise of equality, including such giants as Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt and Shirley Chisholm," Congressman Cleaver said.

February 27, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II served as the guest speaker for the annual Black History Month Celebration for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the CFPB. The CFPB, created in 2008 after the financial crisis, was designed to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive and or abusive practices. Congressman Cleaver is a member of the House Financial Services Committee and was recently re-elected Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance. Congressman Cleaver received a standing ovation following his speech.

February 27, 2017
Civility Message

Dear Friends,

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February 17, 2017
EC from DC

This week on Capitol Hill has been a trying and unbelievable week. I had intended to join my colleagues from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus who called for a meeting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, (ICE) officials, and found myself in unprecedented territory. A number of Democratic Members of Congress, myself included, were barred from entering the meeting. Never has this happened, in my twelve years in Congress, that Members were denied access to an informational meeting – especially the very Members who had requested the meeting.

Issues:Civility
February 16, 2017

(Washington, D.C.) – This afternoon, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II along with Members from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus were ejected from a scheduled meeting with Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Thomas Homan. The purpose of the meeting was to gather information from ICE regarding the recent reports of raids and arrests of undocumented immigrants across the country.

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February 7, 2017

(Kansas City, MO)- Over 1,100 people gathered at the Manual Technical Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, February 4, 2017 to hear information regarding recent changes to the nation's immigration and refugee policies at a town hall event hosted by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. Heartfelt testimonials, were from given from two special guests; Robert Sagastume- a DREAMER/ DACA student, (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors),(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) who spoke about his struggles as an undocumented student and Kilindo R.

February 3, 2017
EC from DC

I've watched in dismay as the stroke of a pen sent many people across our nation into a spin of uncertainty and disbelief. I want you to know that all is not lost. There is still something that we can do.

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January 31, 2017

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement today on his election as the Ranking Democratic Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance of the House Committee on Financial Services:

January 30, 2017

(Kansas City, MO) – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Manual Career Technical Center, located at 1215 E. Truman Road, in Kansas City, Missouri. President Donald Trump recently signed executive orders on immigration during his first week in office. This town hall meeting will address how these changes to immigration will affect thousands of families here in the Kansas City area and throughout the 5th District of Missouri.

January 20, 2017
EC from DC

At noon on Friday, January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. According to polling data, President Trump will become the least liked incoming President in modern times. With thundering internal fuss, I went to the west front of the U.S. Capitol to witness the uniquely American transition of power. In doing so, I will disappoint friends, supporters and even some family members.

Issues:Civility