The unemployment rate today for black Americans is more than double the unemployment rate for whites, Maloney said, and "we sincerely hope our Republican friends can still see the situation for the emergency that it is and will agree with us now that something must be done.”

Maloney released a report Monday on the positive economic impact the fashion industry has on New York City and regional economies around the United States.

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney Friday released a statement on the latest jobs report: “Although the economy has added private-sector jobs for 66 consecutive months – the longest streak on record – we will continue to work on behalf of those still struggling to find a job and achieve a living wage.”