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Coney Island Sandy Recovery Town Hall Meeting Hosted by Rep. Jeffries
In an effort to understand where assistance is still needed and how we can help you recover faster, Rep. Jeffries will be hosting another town hall meeting on Sandy recovery in Coney Island on June 24th. -
2013 Congressional Baseball Game: Democrats Beat Republicans 22-0
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries was a member of this year's House Democrats Baseball Team. In tribute to his hometown and Congressional District, he proudly wore a Brooklyn Cyclones uniform. -
Rep. Jeffries Introduces the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act, H.R.1501
Rep. Jeffries introduced the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument Preservation Act, H.R.1501 which would require the Department of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on whether the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park should be protected by being deemed a national monument under the Antiquities Act. -
Rep. Jeffries Discusses Federal Disaster Relief Funding on "All In With Chris Hayes"
On the "All In with Chris Hayes" show, Rep. Jeffries discussed the need for "swift, compassionate and thorough" passage of federal disaster relief funding for affected areas. He specifically cited an unnecessary 78 day wait for passage of the much-needed Sandy supplemental for affected areas paralyzed by the storm in October 2012. -
Rep. Jeffries Defends America's College Students Facing Loan Debt
Rep. Jeffries introduced H.R. 1498, a bill that aims to extend the 3.4% interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans for one year. Currently, these interest rates will double to 6.8 % on July 1.
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Jun 13, 2013
Press Release
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, June 12, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a 21-page brief citing the possibility of appointing a federal monitor over the New York Police Department (NYPD) if the controversial stop and frisk program is found unconstitutional during an on-going class action civil trial in New York City.
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May 23, 2013
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries voted against the House Republican student loan bill, “Smarter Solutions for Students Act,” H.R. 1911. This bill will not adequately address the student loan crisis we have in our country.
May 20, 2013
Press Release
Brooklyn, NY – Today, the Canarsie Pier re-opened to the public for recreational use after being closed for six months due to Superstorm Sandy-related damages. Located on the Jamaica Bay, the pier is part of Gateway National Recreation Area, a National Parks Service site.
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May 16, 2013
Press Release
WASHINGTON- Today, in remarks made on the House Floor, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) criticized House Republicans for forcing a vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the 37th time since the landmark legislation was signed into law.
May 8, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – On May 7, 2013, Rep. Jeffries was appointed to the newly established House Judiciary Committee Over-Criminalization Task Force. Over the next six months, this bipartisan body of five Democrats and five Republicans will examine federal criminal laws and recommend improvements to the full Judiciary Committee. The task force is led by Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.) and Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-Va.).
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Jun 17, 2013
In The News
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries was a member of this year's House Democrats Baseball Team. He wore a Brooklyn Cyclones uniform in tribute to his hometown of Brooklyn, NY.
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May 28, 2013
In The News
It’s been an intense but productive adjustment to the House for the New York City congressman.
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May 28, 2013
In The News
A little-noticed amendment from Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is winning support from the NAACP and other civil rights groups that have been cool to the underlying immigration reform bill.
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May 22, 2013
In The News
Chris Hayes talks to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Steve Ellis of Taxpayers For Common Sense about expected the federal disaster response to the Oklahoma tornado disaster.
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May 22, 2013
In The News
The House is likely to vote this week on a plan that would keep student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1, but some Democrats say that plan is actually worse than doing nothing. Washington bureau reporter Michael Scotto filed the following report.
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