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 […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: “Donald Trump has transmitted a brazenly unlawful scam to Congress aimed at stealing taxpayer money ahead of the upcoming government funding deadline. The Constitution gives Congress, not a wannabe King, the power of the purse. Republicans are once again abandoning the bipartisan appropriations process to […]

Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune: The September 30th funding deadline will be upon us shortly. It is therefore imperative that we immediately meet upon our return to Congress next week to discuss the need to avert a painful, unnecessary lapse in government funding and to address the healthcare crisis Republicans have triggered […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Dr. Lisa Cook is the first Black woman ever to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Donald Trump is trying to remove her without a shred of credible evidence that she has done anything wrong. To the extent anyone is unfit to serve […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s State of the Union where he laid out the Democratic agenda to lift up the American people and combat Donald Trump’s scheme to try to steal the midterm elections. DANA BASH: Here with me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressman from New York. Thank you so […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Heartbroken to learn of the tragic bus accident on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo. I am grateful for the first responders and medical professionals who are working to save lives. My condolences are with the families of the deceased, particularly with the parents […]

This week, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Members of the New York Congressional Delegation wrote to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Speaker Carl Heastie and Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in connection with the nationwide assault on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by far-right extremists. “The toxic effort to obliterate what remains of the Voting Rights […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans’ plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. JAY O’BRIEN: Joining me now to talk about all of that is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Mr. Leader, welcome in, sir. LEADER JEFFRIES: […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:Our country makes a sacred promise: when you put your life on the line and defend our nation, we will ensure that you are taken care of when you come home. Donald Trump and House Republicans have broken that bond. They have launched an all-out assault […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am heartbroken by the horrific shooting of five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia. My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and our courageous service members. Our men and women in uniform and their families should never fear for their safety on a military base in […]