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LEADER JEFFRIES: “ALL WE’VE ASKED FOR IS THAT TRADITIONAL REPUBLICANS BREAK WITH THE MAGA EXTREMISTS IN THEIR PARTY TO PARTNER WITH US IN ORDER TO GET THINGS DONE”

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to follow Trump’s orders, House Democrats will always put people over politics in order to lower costs, grow the middle class and defend our freedoms.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. From the very beginning of […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS ARE DETERMINED TO SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN UNLESS THEY JAM TRUMP’S PROJECT 2025 DOWN THE THROATS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening a government shutdown unless they can impose their right-wing ideology on everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to stand firm for hardworking American taxpayers. Mika Brzezinski: Let’s bring in now, House Minority Leader Hakeem […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT MARKING 23 YEARS SINCE THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Twenty-three years ago, Al Qaeda, a violent terrorist organization, attacked America and killed 2,977 of our fellow citizens on September 11. Today, we remember the lives of the fallen and pray for the families who continue to grieve their loved ones. Hundreds of […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “MAGA REPUBLICANS ARE TRYING TO JAM EXTREME, RIGHT-WING CUTS DOWN THE THROATS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are working to enact Trump’s dangerous Project 2025, Democrats are fighting for hardworking American taxpayers. WOLF BLITZER: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining us. As you know better […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Congressman Steven Horsford be appointed to the House Committee on Ways and Means and that Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García be appointed to the House Committee on the Judiciary.  Today, the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that […]

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Dear Colleague on the Government Funding Process

September 9, 2024 Dear Colleague: I write to discuss the upcoming legislative work period as we approach the beginning of a new fiscal year on October 1, 2024. From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will find bipartisan common ground on any issue with our Republican colleagues whenever […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE AUGUST JOBS REPORT

San Francisco, CA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142,000 in August: The August jobs report showed another month of strong and steady economic growth. Inflation is down, wages are up and the unemployment rate remains near […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING AT WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY PARADE

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am saddened and horrified by today’s shooting at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn. My prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.  The parade is a beautiful display of culture and community that I have […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN BILL PASCRELL

CHICAGO, IL – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  This morning, the Silk City, the Garden State and the United States of America lost a giant with the passing of our beloved brother Bill Pascrell, Jr. Throughout his decades of public service, Bill was a tenacious fighter for his native New Jersey, […]