Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Seventy years ago today, Rosa Parks was arrested for courageously refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her act of protest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 381 days of strategic nonviolent direct action against Jim Crow segregation. Taking a […]
Dear Colleague: I write as we return to Washington for a pivotal legislative work period in connection with our fight to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption. Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower costs on day one. They lied. Republicans have not put forth […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Weekend, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to protecting everyday Americans in the face of rising costs, including by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. EUGENE DANIELS: Here to discuss it all and much more is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he pointed out how Republicans are waging an all-out assault on the healthcare of tens of millions of Americans while Democrats are keeping up the fight to protect the health, safety and well-being of the American people. JEN PSAKI: Welcome back. […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Lead, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and that Republicans have a responsibility to their constituents to join Democrats and stop premiums from skyrocketing. ERICA HILL: It’s quite a menu to present to our first guest, Democratic […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn with Assemblywoman Stefani Zinerman and local leaders making food more accessible and affordable in Brooklyn and across the country. LEADER JEFFRIES: These are very challenging times that we confront, and we know that people are struggling with the high cost of living in our […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Spectrum News NY1’s Inside City Hall with Errol Louis, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living while Republican extremists will stop at nothing to benefit their wealthy donors. ERROL LOUIS: Joining me now for a wide-ranging interview on that […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on WNYC’s The Brian Lehrer Show, where he highlighted that Democrats are dedicated to making life more affordable rather than prioritizing the interests of the wealthy, well-off and well-connected: BRIAN LEHRER: So, on the Affordable Care Act, I don’t have to tell you that the extended subsidies will […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box, where he made clear that Democrats will continue fighting to fix the Republican healthcare crisis and committed to reaching a bipartisan agreement to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits. BECKY QUICK: Joining us right now is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to talk a […]
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez is a trailblazer, tenacious truth-teller and transformational figure. Throughout her career in public service, she has been an incredible advocate for the communities she is privileged to […]
