NEW YORK – In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes to describe threats made against him and his family as a result of the big lie perpetuated by former President Trump and supported by so many Republicans HAYES: Congressman, just tell me […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:  “Today marks a day of great renewal in America. As we confront a once-in-a-century pandemic and economic crisis, the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President represents a beacon of […]

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) introduced the Coronavirus Vaccine and Therapeutic Development Act to ensure that the United States will be able to mass-produce and administer COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics quickly and efficiently. This bill is an updated version of the Coronavirus Vaccine Development Act, which Kuster and Jeffries introduced last June. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, voted to impeach President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection against the United States through encouraging his supporters to attack the U.S. Capitol. In a vote of 232 to 197, the Article passed with the support of 10 Republicans who joined Democrats […]

NEW YORK – In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press with Chuck Todd to outline the clear and present danger President Trump poses to the American people and the need for his immediate removal following last week’s insurrection at the Capitol. TODD: […] So, […]

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 […]