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VIDEO: LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR SPEECH ON THE BASELESS EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICAN EFFORT TO IMPEACH PRESIDENT BIDEN

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to attempts by extreme MAGA Republicans to continue wasting time and taxpayer dollars by launching an illegitimate impeachment inquiry against President Biden. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this fake, fraudulent and fictitious impeachment inquiry effort. We are […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOFFMANN V. NEW YORK STATE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in response to the New York State Court of Appeals decision to uphold the will of the voters in Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission. “The New York State Court of Appeals has affirmed that the current Congressional district lines […]

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REP. JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES $500,000 FOR HUDSON RARITAN ESTUARY-FRESH CREEK ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT

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 […]

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CONGRESSMAN JEFFRIES IN AFRICAN VOICES: HIP HOP AT 50

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. […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING OF THREE PALESTINIAN STUDENTS IN BURLINGTON

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 […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE HOSTAGE RELEASE AND HUMANITARIAN PAUSE IN GAZA

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 […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE ARE HERE TO UNEQUIVOCALLY DECLARE NEVER AGAIN”

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 […]

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JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

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 […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT MARKING FIVE YEARS SINCE THE TREE OF LIFE SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING

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 […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE MUST STAND UP FOR AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY. WE MUST STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY.”

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 […]