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JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking one month since the horrific events of October 7th:  On October 7, exactly one month ago today, Hamas committed horrific atrocities and acts of terrorism against Israel, murdering more than 1,400 people in what amounted to the largest loss of Jewish life in one […]

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JEFFRIES, SCHUMER JOINT STATEMENT ON TPS FOR VENEZUELANS

Washington, DC –  House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement.   “The Biden administration’s decision to grant Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelans is a welcome step forward, one that we advocated for along with many within the congressional delegation. TPS will provide needed relief to New York’s systems […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOFFMANN V. NEW YORK STATE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in response to the New York State Appellate Court’s decision in Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission. “The Appellate Division decision confirms that the New York State Constitution requires congressional district lines be drawn by an independent redistricting commission. In […]

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Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Dear Neighbor, Our City is currently experiencing poor and unhealthy air quality levels due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. It is expected that Air Quality Index levels will remain dangerous in Brooklyn through at least Thursday. As a result of reduced air quality, it is recommended you: Click here to learn more and access resources about protecting yourself from wildfire smoke […]

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LEADERS JEFFRIES & SCHUMER ANNOUNCE AN ADDITIONAL $104.6 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID HEADED TO NEW YORK CITY

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that FEMA will provide $104.6 million in additional grant funding via the NEW Shelter Services Program for the care and assistance of asylum seekers in New York City:  “When we negotiated these funds into the budget for the FEMA Emergency Food and […]

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VIDEO AVAILABLE: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS ON THE BIPARTISAN BUDGET AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor prior to the passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement and highlighted how House Democrats have acted decisively to save the economy from a disastrous default, while extreme MAGA Republicans have thrust the country into an unnecessary hostage-taking situation.   JEFFRIES: I thank the distinguished gentleman from the […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CBS: “PRESIDENT BIDEN HAS DELIVERED A RESULT THAT AVOIDS A CATASTROPHIC DEFAULT” 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to protecting our economy from a devastating default and a job-killing recession.  BRENNAN: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins us now from his district in Brooklyn. Good morning to you. Let’s get straight to it. […]

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REP. JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON $30.5 MILLION IN HUMANITARIAN AID HEADED TO NEW YORK CITY

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 […]

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Rep. Jeffries Clergy Breakfast

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 […]

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VIDEO: LEADER JEFFRIES OPPOSES THE DEFAULT ON AMERICA ACT 

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 […]