Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration has repeatedly broken the law and skirted court orders while deporting American citizens, including children, without the due process protections guaranteed by the Constitution.  Members of Congress have a constitutional responsibility to serve as a check on the out-of-control policies of the executive […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Carla Hayden is an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress. Her historic tenure has taken the institution to new heights, and I am thankful for her incredible service.  Donald Trump’s unjust decision to fire Dr. Hayden in an email sent by a random political […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, who has made history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and I join the world in prayer for the Holy Father’s enlightenment, strength and health as we enter this new chapter.  In […]

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) hosted 41 faith leaders and clergy members at the Library of Congress for a listening session. Joined by Rep. James Clyburn (SC-06) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Leader Jeffries held a listening session to hear from clergy members about their suggestions as part of House Democrats’ […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Rubber Stamp Republicans try to jam through their reckless budget, House Democrats will continue to push back against the scheme to enact the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the sycophantic bill put forward by Rubber Stamp Republicans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I also thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the great state of California, for his tremendous leadership and […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans in Congress are lying to the American people about their plans to enact the largest cut to Medicaid in our nation’s history. Today, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has confirmed what House Democrats, under the leadership of Energy and Commerce […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark, Ranking Member Boyle, Ranking Member Pallone and Ranking Member Craig after House Democrats filed a discharge petition on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act to protect the healthcare and nutritional assistance of hardworking Americans from devastating Republican cuts. LEADER […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that instead of working to lower costs, Rubber Stamp Republicans are advancing a budget that cuts Medicaid and food assistance and makes life more expensive for hardworking taxpayers while allowing Donald Trump to crash the economy. LEADER JEFFRIES: George Washington, […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: A proud daughter of Illinois, Rep. Jan Schakowsky has spent her entire career standing up for the people of Chicagoland as a consumer advocate, a state legislator and a Congresswoman. […]