Congresswoman Clarke has been a relentless advocate to ensure that Brooklyn remains affordable for everyday residents, especially low-income communities
Will continue to advocate for keeping Brooklyn affordable for everyday residents, especially low-income communities.
Occurrences
Evidence
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GovInfo records Clarke as sponsor of H.R. 9733, introduced July 16, 2026 and referred to House Financial Services, to establish a Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation.
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GovInfo records Clarke as sponsor of H.R. 9014, introduced May 22, 2026 and referred to House Financial Services, with a full title addressing affordable housing supply, lower rents, and low-income housing assistance AMI calculations.
Assessments
The promise was framed as continued advocacy, not enactment of a specific housing law or measurable affordability result. In the same federal term, Clarke sponsored multiple affordable-housing bills addressing housing affordability, preservation, lower rents, and low-income housing assistance calculations. Although the bills were referred to committee rather than enacted, sponsoring them is concrete federal legislative advocacy that matches the promised action.