Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The disturbing rise of targeted, vile and bigoted hate against our South Asian communities shocks the conscience. Just this week, a Sikh driver in Wyoming was stabbed 17 times after Donald Trump’s out-of-control Department of Homeland Security posted racist propaganda with the message “Get off […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm elections, House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks accountable who have been ripping off the American people. LEADER […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: We unequivocally support the Ukrainian people in their courageous fight for freedom against Russian aggression. Ukraine is on the side of democracy, freedom and truth. Russia is on the side of autocracy, tyranny and oppression. […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of the underlying bill to honor the […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving the Federal Reserve with no choice but to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Make no mistake. Donald […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people continue to struggle with the high cost of living due to failed Republican policies, House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s a […]
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Everton Blair to be appointed to the Committee on Financial Services. “Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Everton Blair to be appointed to the House Committee on Financial Services. Congressman Blair is an accomplished public […]
Washington, D.C. — For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration’s ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos in the upcoming midterm elections. Today’s action follows the Litigation Task Force’s successful advocacy before the Supreme Court and […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump’s out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interest in holding this corrupt administration accountable. When […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that as President Trump and Republicans continue to fail to make life better for the American people, House Democrats are committed to rooting out corruption and fighting for an affordable America. LEADER JEFFRIES: The affordability crisis in the United States of […]