Dear Speaker Johnson and Chairwoman Foxx: We write with respect to your unprecedented decision to hold a Rules Committee Meeting on President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, during the dead of night. As a result of this bill, nearly 14 million Americans will lose their healthcare, and millions more will pay higher […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement: The criminal charge against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is extreme, morally bankrupt and lacks any basis in law or fact. Members of Congress have a constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The House Democratic Caucus and our nation are praying for President Joe Biden and his family as he battles this challenging medical diagnosis. Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance. We stand with President Biden as he confronts […]
Today, Leader Jeffries issued the following statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day: This Police Week and every week, House Democrats are grateful for the hardworking members of law enforcement who put their lives on the line day in and out to protect our communities. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, our nation’s police officers continually […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on House Administration be discharged from further consideration of […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. WOLF BLITZER: Turning back now to the very contentious budget battle here in Washington, Republicans remain […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back against the reckless Republican scheme to rip healthcare and nutritional assistance away from the American people. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: This morning, the House Energy and Commerce Committee continues its marathon session on proposed Medicaid cuts that will […]
LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump and House Republicans spent all of last year promising to lower the high cost of living in the United States of America. In fact, Donald Trump said that costs are going to go down in America on day one, but costs haven’t gone down. They’ve gone up. Inflation is on the […]
Washington, D.C. — Late Monday, House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force led 148 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief challenging President Donald Trump’s sweeping and chaotic tariffs unlawfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The lawmakers’ brief stands up for Congress’s Article I exclusive legislative power to impose […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weeknight where he emphasized that Democrats will continue pushing back on the reckless Republican scheme to rip away the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people. ALICIA MENENDEZ: Joining us now, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. SYMONE SANDERS-TOWNSEND: Well, sir, I know […]