Brooklyn, NY – This week, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), the House Democratic Leader, announced he secured $500,000 for the Hudson Raritan Estuary-Fresh Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project through the fiscal year 2023 government funding law. The federal funds secured in partnership with Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will be used for planning, engineering and design of the […]

Washington, D.C. — Marking Hip Hop History Month, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, published the following essay in African Voices Magazine. In 2021, Congress established November as Hip-Hop History Month. “It was all a dream. I used to read Word Up! magazine. Salt’n’Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine. Hangin’ pictures on my wall. […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Jeffries released the following statement: It is deeply disturbing that three Palestinian students were shot last night in Vermont in what is being investigated as a possible hate crime. My prayers are that the victims will have a swift and complete recovery. We also stand with the families […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: In order to arrive at a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinian people, Hamas must be decisively defeated. The groundwork must also be laid to achieve a two-state solution that ensures security, dignity and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians. On […]

Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the following remarks at the March for Israel: JEFFRIES: “Shalom. What an honor and a blessing to stand with you in solidarity during this very difficult moment for the Jewish people and for Israel. Hamas brutally attacked Israel on October 7th because Hamas wants to wipe Israel […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking one month since the horrific events of October 7th:  On October 7, exactly one month ago today, Hamas committed horrific atrocities and acts of terrorism against Israel, murdering more than 1,400 people in what amounted to the largest loss of Jewish life in one […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Five years ago today, 11 Jewish people were targeted and murdered by a white supremacist in a brutal attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was the deadliest act of antisemitic violence in American history.  Antisemitic incidents are on the […]

Washington, DC – In his remarks upon the election of the Speaker of the House, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), the House Democratic Leader, reiterated the need to support our allies, including Israel and Ukraine, in their efforts to defeat aggression and protect their democracies.  WATCH HERE “We must also continue to stand by President Biden […]

Washington, DC – In his remarks upon the election of the Speaker of the House, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries reiterated his commitment to the special relationship between the United States and Israel and highlighted the need to continue to stand with Israel as it defends itself and defeats Hamas. “We must also continue to stand […]

Brooklyn, NY — Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the murder of Palestinian-American child Wadea Al-Fayoume: Deeply saddened to learn of the brutal murder of six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadea Al-Fayoume. Islamophobia has no place in America and the violent, hate-filled targeting of Wadea or anyone else based on ethnicity or religious […]