Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, joined by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that House Republicans are hurting working-class Americans as they move to shut down the government.  LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats reached a bipartisan […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Born on a farm in the Jim Crow South, Congressman David Scott knows the unique challenges that our farmers face and he has spent his entire life fighting for the least, the lost and the left behind. Throughout his two decades in […]

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly. “Because […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to lower the cost of living for hardworking Americans while pushing back against Republican efforts to reward the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of Social Security and Medicare. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. We […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  “I am honored to announce that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congresswoman Nanette Barragán will serve as the three Co-Chairs of the Steering & Policy Committee for the 119th Congress. These distinguished leaders will work alongside me and the […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to seek bipartisan solutions and put People Over Politics to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. In the remaining few weeks, House Democrats look forward to finishing up the National […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Rep. Nadler announced he will not seek re-election as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee:  Throughout his nearly five decades in elected office, Congressman Jerry Nadler has been a champion for civil rights and a relentless fighter for justice. Only in America […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Throughout his life, President Joe Biden has fought to improve the plight of hardworking Americans struggling to live paycheck to paycheck. Many of these people have been aggressively prosecuted and harshly sentenced for nonviolent offenses, often without the benefit of adequate legal […]

Brooklyn, NY — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in connection with his visit to Barbados: “Our bipartisan Congressional delegation to Barbados completed a successful and informative visit. Throughout our time in country, we reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Barbados and engaged with government leaders on issues of mutual […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Rep. Grijalva announced he will not seek re-election as Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee:  Raúl Grijalva has spent his entire career fighting for historically underrepresented communities and the least, the lost and the left behind. For a decade, Rep. […]