BROOKLYN, NY – Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, issued the following statement after FEMA provided $30.5 million in grant funding for the care and assistance of asylum seekers in New York City:  Our City, State and nation are facing a humanitarian crisis that will take an all-hands-on-deck strategy at every level of government to […]

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, hosted his annual Clergy Breakfast to share key information that religious leaders can distribute among their congregations. This year’s conversation focused on food security as the extreme MAGA Republican Default on America Act threatens to kick 114,000 families in New York’s Eighth Congressional district off of SNAP. Rep. Jeffries was also joined by panelists from the IRS and FCC to discuss […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the extreme MAGA Republican Default on America Act. Remarks as delivered:   Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, Mr. Neal, for your extraordinary leadership and continuing to work to elevate values that benefit everyday Americans. Mr. Speaker, I rise […]

Washington, DC — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Israel during his first congressional delegation trip as Leader:  “Today, our delegation departed Israel after a meaningful and moving visit where we reaffirmed our strong commitment to a safe, secure and prosperous Israel on the eve of […]

Jerusalem, Israel — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Ghana during his first congressional delegation as Leader:  “Today, our delegation departed Ghana after an informative and moving visit to the country. Yesterday, we had the honor of meeting with His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo to discuss […]

Accra, Ghana – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:   Each year, Earth Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the natural beauty of the world around us and to recommit ourselves to creating a healthier and more sustainable planet. The decisions we make now will determine the health of the Earth […]

WASHINGTON, DC –  Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries reintroduced bipartisan legislation to better and immediately prepare the federal government for the inevitable end to cannabis prohibition. Titled the Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult Use Regulated Environment (PREPARE) Act, this bill creates a fair, honest and publicly transparent process for the […]

BROOKLYN, NY— Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 236,000 in March:  The March Jobs Report shows that our economy is continuing to grow at a strong and steady pace after a historic recovery. Under President Biden’s leadership, over […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s extreme decision to suspend FDA approval of mifepristone:  “The Extreme MAGA Republican assault on abortion care, reproductive freedom and democracy is spreading across America like a malignant tumor. These right-wing ideologues are determined to jam their extreme views […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Today, an extreme, right-wing judge in Texas struck down a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires insurance companies to cover lifesaving preventative care for free, such as mammograms, diabetes screenings and medication for heart disease. If upheld, this decision would massively disrupt our health care system, reduce […]