BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), a member of House Democratic leadership and the Congressional Black Caucus, issued the following statement after President Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court: “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a groundbreaking, visionary, highly capable legal mind who has dedicated her career to ensuring that the rights and […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), a member of House Democratic leadership and the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, issued the following statement: “An attack on any democracy is an attack on every democracy. Vladimir Putin chose to launch a premeditated war, and is responsible for the pain, suffering and death that will result. Led […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement: “Israel is a democracy. It is not an apartheid state. Any conclusion to the contrary is demonstrably false, dangerous and designed to isolate Israel in one of the toughest neighborhoods in the world. The special relationship between the United States and Israel is anchored […]

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) traveled with President Joe Biden back to New York City to discuss combating gun violence with the President, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, Members of the New York City Congressional delegation, leadership and officers of the New York City Police Department and […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives prior to the House sending the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to the Senate. The legislation will restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and counter GOP-led voter suppression efforts to restrict early voting, […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) issued the following statement: “My thoughts and prayers are with all who have been lost and injured in the horrific fire in the Bronx. Any loss of life is catastrophic, but the death of 9 children is unimaginably painful, and my heart breaks for their families. I thank […]

WASHINGTON, DC – On the one-year anniversary of the violent insurrection and attack on the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement: “A year ago today, a violent insurrection took place in the citadel of our democracy, the United States Capitol. Incited by the former disgraced, twice-impeached president of […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-WV) announced the introduction of the Halt Obesity in America Act to expand evidence-based obesity prevention strategies to more parts of the country. The bill would extend eligibility for grants that increase access to healthier foods and safe places for physical activity to more high-obesity […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Marking the 9-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, along with Members of the New York and New Jersey Congressional delegations, sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting full funding of the New York/New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Feasibility Study.  “Today, […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Marking the 9-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), along with Members of the New York Congressional delegation representing Brooklyn and Queens, sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting already approved funds be used to fund ecosystem restoration projects to benefit Jamaica Bay.  “While it has been nearly a […]