Los Angeles, CA – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement today congratulating Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and the Honorable Jim Clyburn on receiving the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom: Today, our nation’s highest civilian honor will be rightfully bestowed upon Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and the Honorable Jim Clyburn. Speaker Emerita Nancy D’Alesandro […]

Los Angeles, CA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in April: The April Jobs Report showed another month of consistent job creation by the Biden-Harris administration. Wages are up, unemployment remains near historic lows and the […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and uplift the rich history and resilience of the AANHPI communities. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific […]

Washington, DC – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement upon the completion of the House Democratic Caucus Meeting: For months, House Republicans irresponsibly delayed critical security assistance to our democratic allies in Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, while simultaneously blocking humanitarian assistance […]

April 29, 2024 The Honorable Mike JohnsonSpeaker, U.S. House of RepresentativesH-232, The Capitol I write with respect to the need to urgently consider comprehensive legislation designed to address the dangerous rise in antisemitism across America. In May of 2023, President Joe Biden released the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, which outlines important executive […]

Brooklyn, NY – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.: Today is a difficult day as we mourn the loss of a beloved public servant, colleague and dear friend. Over his six terms in Congress, Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was a […]

Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the Senate’s passage of the critical national security package: Congratulations to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Senate on swift passage of bipartisan legislation important to America’s national security interests. Led by Chuck Schumer, highly […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The antisemitic rhetoric and intimidation deployed by some students and outside protestors on college campuses in New York City and beyond is completely unacceptable and deeply disturbing. Every American has the constitutional right to free speech and peaceful assembly in the public square. […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against pro-Putin extremists who have obstructed our national security and in support of the urgent bipartisan national security package to stand with our allies and protect the American people. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the legislative package that […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement regarding Iran’s attacks on Israel:  Iran, a sworn enemy of the United States, has launched an unprecedented attack against our Democratic ally, the State of Israel. America’s commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad and unbreakable. Iran will not succeed. We stand with the […]