Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the nomination of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to serve as the Parliamentarian of the Steering and Policy Committee: Congresswoman Sara Jacobs is an active legislator, trusted colleague and team player. Her leadership is respected on matters of importance both foreign and domestic. As the Ranking Member of the House […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I am horrified by the arson attack on the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi. Beth Israel Congregation has a distinguished history of fighting for the civil and human rights of all communities, and previously had been targeted in a bombing by the Ku Klux Klan.  […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Millions of people across Iran are displaying tremendous bravery in the face of decades of oppression and dictatorial rule. The world is watching in awe as they lead an honorable fight for freedom, dignity and self-determination. I stand with the courageous protestors who are under […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Julia Brownley announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a principled public servant and an incredible advocate for the communities that she so ably represents in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. From her local school board […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room, where he made clear that Democrats are demanding that Senate Republicans bring Democrats’ House-passed extension of the ACA tax credits and will continue to push back on Donald Trump and Republicans’ corruption.  WOLF BLITZER: Leader Jeffries, thanks so much for being with us. This […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Republicans must follow our lead and vote to lower […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that Democrats successfully passed an extension of the ACA tax credits and that Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to protect the healthcare of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: The People’s House has […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Today is a historic day. House Democrats, alongside 17 of our Republican colleagues, successfully passed legislation to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits and prevent millions of people from losing their healthcare. Donald Trump […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in strong support of this bipartisan effort […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, where they made clear that while Donald Trump and Republicans do nothing to lower the high cost of living, Democrats have successfully forced an up-or-down vote to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lower healthcare costs. LEADER […]