Los Angeles, CA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in April: The April Jobs Report showed another month of consistent job creation by the Biden-Harris administration. Wages are up, unemployment remains near historic lows and the […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and uplift the rich history and resilience of the AANHPI communities. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific […]
April 29, 2024 The Honorable Mike JohnsonSpeaker, U.S. House of RepresentativesH-232, The Capitol I write with respect to the need to urgently consider comprehensive legislation designed to address the dangerous rise in antisemitism across America. In May of 2023, President Joe Biden released the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, which outlines important executive […]
Brooklyn, NY – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr.: Today is a difficult day as we mourn the loss of a beloved public servant, colleague and dear friend. Over his six terms in Congress, Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was a […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against pro-Putin extremists who have obstructed our national security and in support of the urgent bipartisan national security package to stand with our allies and protect the American people. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the legislative package that […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement regarding Iran’s attacks on Israel: Iran, a sworn enemy of the United States, has launched an unprecedented attack against our Democratic ally, the State of Israel. America’s commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad and unbreakable. Iran will not succeed. We stand with the […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking six months since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7: Six months ago, Hamas launched a horrific terrorist attack against Israel, murdering 1200 people, kidnapping more than 240, and committing vicious atrocities that destroyed entire communities, traumatized the nation, and directly led […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of the second six-bill appropriations minibus and Democrats’ effort to fight back against extreme MAGA Republican attempts to jam their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people. JEFFRIES: I thank the distinguished gentlelady from the great state of Connecticut for […]
The security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous. The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding represents both a human rights emergency for people in Haiti and a pressing threat to security and stability across the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti has issued a Security Alert for U.S. citizens currently in Haiti. Do not make […]
March 12, 2024 The Honorable Mike JohnsonSpeaker, U.S. House of RepresentativesH-232, The Capitol Speaker Johnson: I write to you about the humanitarian catastrophe currently taking place in Haiti, which represents both a human rights emergency and a pressing threat to security and stability across the Western Hemisphere. Recognizing the imperative to engage with our Caribbean […]