Washington, DC – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on inviting Kevin Meggett of Bedford Stuyvesant to be his guest for President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address. “There is no higher responsibility nor greater moral obligation that we have as elected officials than to be there for the people […]
Brooklyn, NY – Last week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) delivered his eleventh annual State of the District Address, where he highlighted his work both in Washington and New York during the 118th Congress. At the event, Leader Jeffries was joined by Angela Yee, who served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Brooklyn musician Tru Osborne […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, in recognition of Women’s History Month, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Women’s History Month is a time to honor the generations of women who have broken barriers and forged progress. At every pivotal moment in America’s history, women have stepped up and pushed our nation closer to […]
Washington, DC — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the conclusion of Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to reflect on the rich and resilient history of African-Americans in our country. Today, more than ever, in the face of book bans and curriculum challenges, it is imperative that […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in response to the new congressional map adopted by the New York State Legislature. “In 2022, the will of the people of New York State was undercut as a direct result of congressional lines that were drawn by an unelected, out-of-town Special […]
Brooklyn, NY – Statement from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) spokesperson Andy Eichar: “The map adopted by the Independent Redistricting Commission should be meticulously scrutinized by the New York State Legislature, particularly as it relates to compliance with provisions in the State Constitution designed to protect historically under-represented communities. There is reason to be […]
Munich, Germany – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I am deeply saddened and outraged to learn of the reported death of Alexei Navalny, a heroic figure in the epic struggle between freedom and tyranny throughout the world. Navalny was a patriotic figure, fierce critic of Vladimir Putin and courageous freedom fighter […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The most urgent national security threat facing the American people right now is the possibility that Congress abandons Ukraine and allows Vladimir Putin’s Russia to win. ###
WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of New York’s 3rd Congressional District special election: Congratulations to Congressman-elect Tom Suozzi on his decisive victory in today’s special election, defeating the much-hyped Nassau County Republican machine and its handpicked candidate. Tom is the quintessential public servant who will return […]
Leesburg, VA – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Senate voted to advance consideration of the comprehensive national security supplemental: The strongly bipartisan and overwhelming Senate vote to consider comprehensive legislation that addresses America’s national security interests in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific region is an important […]