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LEADER JEFFRIES: “AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS EXPIRE NEXT MONTH AND REPUBLICANS ARE OUT OF EXCUSES”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Republican policies are not serving everyday Americans and that Republicans have a responsibility to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. LEADER JEFFRIES: The Affordable Care Act tax credits expire next month, and Republicans are out of excuses. Because of the Republican […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING OF NYPD OFFICER IN BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am praying for the swift recovery of Officer Sharjeel Waris, who was injured in the line of duty after he rushed into action to prevent the loss of innocent lives. We owe it to our communities and our courageous law enforcement officials to take decisive […]

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Leader Jeffries and Leader Schumer File Joint Amicus Brief Supporting Legal Defense of Attorney General Tish James and Slam Trump & DOJ for “Blatantly Biased Prosecution”

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led an amicus brief in support of the defense of New York Attorney General Tish James in the face of a blatantly biased and political prosecution by the Department of Justice, which is heeding the lawless demands of a president bent on vengeance, not […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE INTRODUCED LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE ACA TAX CREDITS FOR THREE YEARS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats will continue working to protect the healthcare of the American people and push back against the corruption and extremism being unleashed by this administration. JOHN BERMAN: With us now is the House Minority Leader, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries. Congressman, […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLITICAL HARASSMENT OF REP. ERIC SWALWELL

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Eric Swalwell is a principled legislator who served with distinction as an Impeachment Manager during the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump. He continues to lead by example in the House as a dedicated defender of our democracy and a courageous champion for the Constitution. The […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: “WE COULD NOT SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL THAT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Way Too Early, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people and lower the high cost of living. ALI VITALI: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joining us for the first time on Way Too Early. Thank you for coming […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: “WE’LL FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I thank the distinguished gentlelady, the top Democrat on the House […]

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JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: The American people deserve better than the chaos, cruelty and corruption that has been unleashed on the country by Donald Trump and Republicans since the beginning of his presidency.  Forty-three days ago, Donald Trump and MAGA extremists shut […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE HERE ON THE CAPITOL STEPS TO REITERATE OUR STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS SPENDING BILL”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event, where they emphasized their opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill because it continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to lower the high cost of living. LEADER JEFFRIES: It’s a high honor and a distinct privilege to be […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE THE BILL THAT’S COME OVER FROM THE SENATE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that Democrats are focused on protecting the healthcare of the American people as negotiations in the House begin on reopening the government. CHRIS HAYES: Joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York’s 8th Congressional […]