WASHINGTON, DC– Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that FEMA will provide $104.6 million in additional grant funding via the NEW Shelter Services Program for the care and assistance of asylum seekers in New York City:  “When we negotiated these funds into the budget for the FEMA Emergency Food and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor prior to the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement and highlighted how House Democrats have acted decisively to save the economy from a disastrous default, while extreme MAGA Republicans have thrust the country into an unnecessary hostage-taking situation.   JEFFRIES: I thank the distinguished gentleman from the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to protecting our economy from a devastating default and a job-killing recession.  BRENNAN: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins us now from his district in Brooklyn. Good morning to you. Let’s get straight to it. […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), the House Democratic Leader, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced that they secured $3,000,000 in funding for the Interfaith Medical Center through the recently-enacted government funding law.   The federal money, which was secured in partnership between Rep. Jeffries, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Gillibrand, will be used to renovate the emergency department at […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, issued the following statement after FEMA provided $30.5 million in grant funding for the care and assistance of asylum seekers in New York City:  Our City, State and nation are facing a humanitarian crisis that will take an all-hands-on-deck strategy at every level of government to […]

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, hosted his annual Clergy Breakfast to share key information that religious leaders can distribute among their congregations. This year’s conversation focused on food security as the extreme MAGA Republican Default on America Act threatens to kick 114,000 families in New York’s Eighth Congressional district off of SNAP. Rep. Jeffries was also joined by panelists from the IRS and FCC to discuss […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the extreme MAGA Republican Default on America Act. Remarks as delivered:   Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, Mr. Neal, for your extraordinary leadership and continuing to work to elevate values that benefit everyday Americans. Mr. Speaker, I rise […]

Washington, DC — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Israel during his first congressional delegation trip as Leader:  “Today, our delegation departed Israel after a meaningful and moving visit where we reaffirmed our strong commitment to a safe, secure and prosperous Israel on the eve of […]

Jerusalem, Israel — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Ghana during his first congressional delegation as Leader:  “Today, our delegation departed Ghana after an informative and moving visit to the country. Yesterday, we had the honor of meeting with His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo to discuss […]

Accra, Ghana – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:   Each year, Earth Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the natural beauty of the world around us and to recommit ourselves to creating a healthier and more sustainable planet. The decisions we make now will determine the health of the Earth […]