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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.
(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.
(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.
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.
(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:
(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.
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. |
I recently wrote an Op-Ed that was published in USA Today about how we, in Congress, are to behave in the midst of political discourse. Just when I thought my heart-felt words were falling on deaf ears, I received a letter from a citizen. This gentleman took the time to type a letter and send it to my office. He wasn't in my district and I have never met him but his sincere words resonated with me in a way that made me, well, hopeful. Here's an excerpt from his letter. |
The 115th Congress was sworn in this week. With each new Congress there is a chance of a new beginning, a chance to fight once again for the wellbeing of our citizens. As I took the oath to begin my seventh term as a member of the House, representing Missouri's 5th District, I thought to myself, there is so much I want to achieve for the American people and I have been graciously given another chance, another opportunity to do so. |
As 2016 comes to a close, I want to take this time to say thank you. Thank you to everyone reading this newsletter. Thank you for your time, your comments, and your support throughout this year. We have had an eventful year, tackling several important issues. And I didn't do it alone. It was a collective effort, from both parties, to bring significant and meaningful results to the 5th District and to the citizens of this country. |