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LEADER JEFFRIES: “REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he called out Donald Trump and House Republicans for failing to lower costs and affirmed that Democrats will not vote to rubber stamp the reckless, right-wing attack on everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats have made clear to the American people over the last several weeks […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN-ELECT JAMES WALKINSHAW

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of Virginia’s 11th Congressional District special election:  Congratulations to Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw on his decisive victory in today’s special election. James has dedicated his life to public service and will be a champion for the people of Northern Virginia in the People’s House. He […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES AND SENATOR MARKEY INTRODUCE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING HALF A CENTURY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE

Today, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives and the most senior U.S. government official of Cabo Verdean ancestry, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing half a century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean Americans to democracy […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION GREENLIGHTING RACIAL PROFILING 

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Once again, the so-called Supreme Court conservative majority is working in the shadows to undermine the fundamental rights of American citizens. A corrupt group of Supreme Court justices, shamefully hiding behind a veil of anonymity, has sanctioned racial profiling in the United States. This is a […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE UNFILTERED TRUTH”

LEADER JEFFRIES: On January 6, 2021, a violent mob incited by Donald Trump viciously attacked the Capitol as part of an effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and halt the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in American history. The mob brutally attacked and beat police officers, seriously injuring more […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO NEW JANUARY 6TH SUBCOMMITTEE 

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement announcing the Members who will serve on the new January 6th subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee: On January 6, 2021, a violent mob attacked the United States Capitol as part of a concerted effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and halt […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ANNOUNCING DEMOCRATIC HEAD OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY FOR THE 119TH CONGRESS

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: It is my privilege to announce the appointment of Congressman Brendan Boyle as the Democratic head of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly for the 119th Congress. Rep. Boyle will capably fill out the term of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly.  During his time as Co-Chair of the […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE IN COMPLETE DISARRAY”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that House Republicans are desperately clinging on to power as their One Big Ugly Law becomes increasingly unpopular. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats remain completely united in our effort to lower the high cost of living for everyday Americans, fix our broken healthcare system […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE A SIMPLE MESSAGE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE: YOU DESERVE BETTER”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to fight to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats had a very active August District Work Period. We held more than a thousand different events all across […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. JERRY NADLER

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Jerry Nadler announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: For nearly five decades in public service, Congressman Jerry Nadler has been a relentless fighter for justice, civil rights and liberties and the fundamental promise of equality for all.  Born […]