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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR CONGRESSWOMAN ADELITA GRIJALVA

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Adelita Grijalva to be appointed to the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Natural Resources. “Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic Caucus has approved Rep. Adelita Grijalva to be appointed to the House Committee […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: “THIS HAS BEEN AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to protect the American people from the Republican healthcare crisis and deliver the American people the truth and bring justice as it relates to the Epstein files. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: Joining us now, House Minority Leader, […]

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DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement opposing H. Res. 878: ”Congressman Chuy García has been a progressive champion and voice for the voiceless in his community for decades, fighting to make life better for the least, the lost and the left behind […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS EXPIRE NEXT MONTH AND REPUBLICANS ARE OUT OF EXCUSES”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Republican policies are not serving everyday Americans and that Republicans have a responsibility to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. LEADER JEFFRIES: The Affordable Care Act tax credits expire next month, and Republicans are out of excuses. Because of the Republican […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SHOOTING OF NYPD OFFICER IN BROWNSVILLE, BROOKLYN

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am praying for the swift recovery of Officer Sharjeel Waris, who was injured in the line of duty after he rushed into action to prevent the loss of innocent lives. We owe it to our communities and our courageous law enforcement officials to take decisive […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “IT’S A PATRIOTIC THING TO SAVE THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Weekend, where he made clear that Democrats will continue fighting to end the Republican healthcare crisis and lower costs for everyday Americans. EUGENE DANIELS: Joining us now is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, thank you for coming to The Weekend again. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good […]

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Leader Jeffries and Leader Schumer File Joint Amicus Brief Supporting Legal Defense of Attorney General Tish James and Slam Trump & DOJ for “Blatantly Biased Prosecution”

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led an amicus brief in support of the defense of New York Attorney General Tish James in the face of a blatantly biased and political prosecution by the Department of Justice, which is heeding the lawless demands of a president bent on vengeance, not […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE INTRODUCED LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE ACA TAX CREDITS FOR THREE YEARS”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats will continue working to protect the healthcare of the American people and push back against the corruption and extremism being unleashed by this administration. JOHN BERMAN: With us now is the House Minority Leader, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries. Congressman, […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON POLITICAL HARASSMENT OF REP. ERIC SWALWELL

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Eric Swalwell is a principled legislator who served with distinction as an Impeachment Manager during the second impeachment of Donald J. Trump. He continues to lead by example in the House as a dedicated defender of our democracy and a courageous champion for the Constitution. The […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: “WE COULD NOT SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL THAT CONTINUES TO GUT THE HEALTHCARE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Way Too Early, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people and lower the high cost of living. ALI VITALI: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joining us for the first time on Way Too Early. Thank you for coming […]