WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Congresswoman LaMonica McIver be appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Small Business.  “Today, I am honored to announce that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Rep. LaMonica McIver […]

Brooklyn, NY – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight MAGA extremism whenever necessary. That is the framework through which we have evaluated all legislation […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that Democrats remain committed to putting People Over Politics, while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening to shut down the government so they can jam Trump’s Project 2025 down the throats of the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: From the very beginning of the […]

Brooklyn, NY —  Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Political violence has no place in a civilized society. I am thankful that former President Trump is safe and that the alleged perpetrator is in custody. He should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.  ###

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month: During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, vibrancy and achievements of the more than 63 million Hispanic and Latino Americans across our country.  America is a gorgeous mosaic made better by all those who call […]

Brooklyn, NY – Hakeem Jeffries, líder Demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes, emitió el siguiente comunicado reconociendo al Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, celebramos la fuerza, la vitalidad y los logros de los más de 63 millones de hispanos y latinoamericanos en nuestro país.  Los Estados Unidos es […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to follow Trump’s orders, House Democrats will always put people over politics in order to lower costs, grow the middle class and defend our freedoms.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. From the very beginning of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening a government shutdown unless they can impose their right-wing ideology on everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to stand firm for hardworking American taxpayers. Mika Brzezinski: Let’s bring in now, House Minority Leader Hakeem […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Twenty-three years ago, Al Qaeda, a violent terrorist organization, attacked America and killed 2,977 of our fellow citizens on September 11. Today, we remember the lives of the fallen and pray for the families who continue to grieve their loved ones. Hundreds of […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are working to enact Trump’s dangerous Project 2025, Democrats are fighting for hardworking American taxpayers. WOLF BLITZER: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining us. As you know better […]