Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, along with Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney, Nydia M. Velázquez, Gregory Meeks, Adriano Espaillat, Jamaal Bowman and members of the New York City Congressional Delegation, joined by Mayor Bill de Blasio, held a press conference on the treacherous insurrection against the U.S. Capitol and the way forward. […]

WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on CNN with Jake Tapper to discuss yesterday’s violent insurrection at the United States Capitol and its failure to deter lawmakers from conducting their constitutional responsibility to certify that Joe Biden will be the 46thPresident of the United States […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The vicious attack on the U.S. Capitol was a violent insurrection by domestic terrorists incited and encouraged by Donald Trump. The president poses a clear and present danger to the safety and security of the American people. It is time to end this long national nightmare.

NEW LAW PROMOTES EQUALITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN PAKISTAN LEGISLATION NAMED FOR THE HERO, THE NOW 22-YEAR-OLD YOUNG WOMAN SHOT BY TALIBAN AT 15 FOR PURSUING HER EDUCATION; INSPIRED THE BOOK “I AM MALALA” AND BECAME A SYMBOL OF DETERMINATION AND EQUALITY FOR BILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Hakeem […]

Washington Post: House Democrats vow new effort on economic aid as 117th Congress begins Leaders point to ‘unfinished business’ after state and local aid, $2,000 checks weren’t part of last relief bill By Erica Werner – January 4, 2021 House Democrats vowed Monday to renew efforts on economic assistance — including state and local aid […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, delivered a speech nominating Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives for the 117th Congress. Full remarks as delivered are below. REP. HAKEEM JEFFRIES: “Madam Clerk, I rise today at the direction of the House Democratic Caucus to place […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the CASH Act of 2020, legislation to secure $2,000 direct payment checks for everyday Americans. “2020 has been a rough year filled with trials and tribulations, anchored in the fact that America is dealing with a public health […]

NEW YORK – Today, U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) spoke directly to his constituents in the 8th Congressional District and residents of New York City about House Democrat’s efforts to secure $2000 direct payment checks for the American people. This morning, House Republicans blocked a request by House Democrats to increase economic impact payments to $2,000, an […]

NEW YORK – U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which includes provisions to fund the continued implementation of the First Step Act. The spending bill provides $409,483,000 in funding for fiscal year 2021. Signed into law in 2018, the First Step Act was historic, bipartisan legislation to position newly released individuals to […]

USA TODAY: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries draws inspiration from both the Bible and Biggie Smalls. Can he unite Democrats’ warring factions? MAUREEN GROPPE – DECEMBER 21, 2020 WASHINGTON – New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries didn’t think twice about using rap lyrics to argue why President Donald Trump should be removed from office earlier this year. Standing in […]