Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) today demanded President Trump meet with them ahead of the September 30th government funding deadline to avert a government shutdown. After the Republican partisan continuing resolution failed yesterday, Democratic Leaders are demanding that Trump come to the table to negotiate, avert […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to highlight how Republicans are determined to shut down the government in order to continue their relentless attack on the healthcare of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise today in strong opposition to legislation that continues the relentless Republican attack on the healthcare of […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: The assassination of Charlie Kirk was horrifying, completely incompatible with American values and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.  The intense atmosphere of political violence that exists in America is not sustainable, and requires all leaders, […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the shooting of five police officers in York County, Pennsylvania. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families of Det. Sgt. Cody Becker, Det. Mark Baker and Det. Isaiah Emenheiser, who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. I continue […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: Brendan Carr, the so-called Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has engaged in the corrupt abuse of power. He has disgraced the office he holds […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Nancy Mace is a complete and total disgrace. Her racist, unhinged and xenophobic comments about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar are beneath the dignity of the Congress. Is this what civility looks like in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives? We live in an era of intense political violence […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against Republicans’ unprecedented assault on the healthcare of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: House and Senate Democrats have been very clear that we will support a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement: The House Republican-only spending bill fails to meet the needs of the American people and does nothing to stop the looming healthcare crisis. At a time when families are already being squeezed by higher costs, Republicans refuse to stop Americans […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and House Republicans are destroying Medicaid and Medicare, healthcare premiums are skyrocketing, millions of Americans are losing coverage and hospitals, nursing homes and community-based health clinics are closing throughout the country. House Democrats will not support a partisan Republican spending bill that continues to […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The violent threats made today against several Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the nation are despicable and yet another indication that the explosion of hateful extremism is out of control. We stand with the students, faculty and communities that have had their peace and safety […]