WASHINGTON, DC –  Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries reintroduced bipartisan legislation to better and immediately prepare the federal government for the inevitable end to cannabis prohibition. Titled the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act, this bill creates a fair, honest and publicly transparent process for the […]

BROOKLYN, NY— Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 236,000 in March:  The March Jobs Report shows that our economy is continuing to grow at a strong and steady pace after a historic recovery. Under President Biden’s leadership, over […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s extreme decision to suspend FDA approval of mifepristone:  “The Extreme MAGA Republican assault on abortion care, reproductive freedom and democracy is spreading across America like a malignant tumor. These right-wing ideologues are determined to jam their extreme views […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Today, an extreme, right-wing judge in Texas struck down a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires insurance companies to cover lifesaving preventative care for free, such as mammograms, diabetes screenings and medication for heart disease. If upheld, this decision would massively disrupt our health care system, reduce […]

WASHINGTON, DC – On the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Thirteen years ago, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law and millions of families gained health care coverage for the first time in their lives. It is because of […]

LOS ANGELES – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA), Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) held a press conference with current and former SEIU California members to reiterate that House Democrats are committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. REP. GOMEZ: For generations, Americans […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after President Biden announced his budget for FY 2024.  The President’s FY 2024 budget lowers costs for working families, strengthens in the sustainability of Medicare and Social Security and reduces the deficit by nearly $3 trillion – all without raising taxes on everyday Americans. […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in recognition of Women’s History Month, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement.  During Women’s History Month, we remember and honor the generations of trailblazing women, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who have broken barriers and moved our country forward. Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after President Biden announced he is nominating Deputy Secretary Julie Su to be the Secretary of Labor.  Congratulations to Julie Su on her well-deserved nomination to serve as the 30th Secretary of Labor. Throughout her time at the Department of Labor, Deputy Secretary […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PIX 11 Morning News to discuss how House Democrats remain committed to defending our democracy, protecting Social Security and Medicare and standing with the people of Ukraine.  MANNARINO: So, Congressman, let’s talk about this, one year since the war began, right, President Biden clearly making […]