Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. Hassan Nasrallah was the architect of terrorist attacks against the United States, Israel and other democratic allies for decades. Nasrallah and Hezbollah are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans. The Middle East and the world are now a safer place. Our […]
Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The indictment of a sitting mayor is a serious and sober moment for New York City. Like every other New Yorker and American, Eric Adams is entitled to the presumption of innocence. That principle is central to the administration of justice in the United […]
Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The disgusting statement by Clay Higgins about the Haitian community is vile, racist and beneath the dignity of the United States House of Representatives. He must be held accountable for dishonorable conduct that is unbecoming of a Member of Congress. Clay Higgins is an […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted the dangers of Trump’s Project 2025 and House Democrats’ commitment to putting people over politics, avoiding a government shutdown and protecting our freedoms. LEADER JEFFRIES: Yesterday, House Democrats held a successful hearing under the leadership of the Steering and Policy Committee, in […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and the Democratic Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing on Trump’s Project 2025 and its devastating impact on hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you to our very distinguished Co-Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, as well as to […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Congresswoman LaMonica McIver be appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Small Business. “Today, I am honored to announce that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Rep. LaMonica McIver […]
Brooklyn, NY – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight MAGA extremism whenever necessary. That is the framework through which we have evaluated all legislation […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that Democrats remain committed to putting People Over Politics, while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening to shut down the government so they can jam Trump’s Project 2025 down the throats of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: From the very beginning of the […]
Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Political violence has no place in a civilized society. I am thankful that former President Trump is safe and that the alleged perpetrator is in custody. He should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. ###
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month: During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, vibrancy and achievements of the more than 63 million Hispanic and Latino Americans across our country. America is a gorgeous mosaic made better by all those who call […]