LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Joe Biden is a patriotic American, a heroic American, a great American and one of the most consequential presidents in American history. He’s put the people of the United States of America ahead of his own political aspirations to serve a second term. Over the last three and a half years, President […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Defacing public property, desecrating the American flag, threatening Jews with violence and promoting terrorist groups like Hamas is not acceptable under any circumstance. There is a difference between lawful expression and disorderly conduct. Anyone who violates the law must be held accountable to […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Sonya Massey was a loving mother, wonderful cook and God-fearing woman who should be alive today.  Like many Americans, she called 911 for help when she feared for her safety. Instead of upholding his duty to protect and serve, a responding officer fatally […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:   President Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished and consequential leaders in American history. In less than one term, he rescued the nation from a once-in-a-century pandemic, brought the economy roaring back from the brink of recession, enacted consequential legislation for […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Today, the city of Houston and the House Democratic Caucus mourn a giant, the one and only Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Congresswoman Jackson Lee was an inimitable force for change and a warrior for justice over the course of her historic, trailblazing career. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell and Leader Jeffries released the following statement: For 478 days, Evan Gershkovich’s wrongful detention in Russia has demonstrated the cruelty of Vladimir Putin’s thuggish rule. Evan’s unjust sentence in a sham trial is a further reminder that attacks on the free press, hostage-taking and hostility to America […]

Brooklyn, NY —  Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: “My thoughts and prayers are with former President Donald Trump for a full and swift recovery. I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response and that of our first responders. America is a democracy. Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.”

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Republicans are taking orders from Trump and pushing his extreme MAGA agenda, House Democrats are laser-focused on lowering costs, defending reproductive freedom and protecting our democracy.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. This week has once again made clear […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in strong opposition to the extreme MAGA Republican bill that would unnecessarily increase voter disenfranchisement and distrust of our elections. JEFFRIES: Thank you to the distinguished gentleman, the Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, for his tremendous leadership. I rise today in […]

Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: No one, including the twice-impeached former President, should be above the law. The Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. That’s what makes America special. Today’s Supreme Court decision to grant legal immunity to a former President for crimes committed using his official power […]