Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference where they highlighted legislative proposals to push back against the dangerous far-right actions that the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are unleashing on the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats are always, always ready, willing and able to work […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to steal from hardworking American taxpayers in order to deliver for their billionaire donors and big corporations. BRIAN LEHRER: Leader Jeffries, we always appreciate when you come […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference to highlight that House Democrats will continue pushing back against Republican efforts to increase costs on everyday Americans.  LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats have repeatedly made clear that we will work with anyone to make life better for the American people, particularly as it relates […]

Dear Colleague: As we prepare to come back into session tomorrow, House Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism that is being relentlessly unleashed on the American people. I write with an update on several urgent matters that we are working on for the country. First, I have made clear to House […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle released the following joint statement: We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of United States Capitol Police Recruit Officer Christopher Katz. Our prayers are with his family and we will honor his memory when the House […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement.  House Democrats have repeatedly made clear that we are ready to find bipartisan common ground in order to make life more affordable for the American people, particularly as it relates to driving down the high cost of living. But since the election, Republicans […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement.  Last week, Republicans celebrated the pardoning of violent criminals who brutally assaulted police officers, many of whom have extensive criminal records that include rape and domestic violence. Today, their reckless and dangerous assault on American law enforcement continues with the gutting of the […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke and representatives from Citymeals, early childhood development centers and local violence interruption organizations to highlight how the Republican Rip Off steals taxpayer money from hardworking Americans to reward billionaire donors and wealthy corporations.  LEADER JEFFRIES: The […]

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: As we await details on what caused the horrific collision last night at Washington National Airport, our prayers continue to be with the victims, their families and the first responders executing search and rescue operations.  The nation is reeling from the deadliest […]

Dear Colleague: I write with respect to the illegal Trump administration order purporting to freeze federal taxpayer funds that have been lawfully appropriated by Congress.  Republicans are ripping off hardworking Americans by stealing taxpayer dollars, grants and financial assistance as part of their corrupt scheme to pay off billionaire donors and wealthy corporations. The Republican […]