Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he expressed support for the ceasefire deal facilitated by President Joe Biden and emphasized that House Democrats are committed to delivering disaster assistance to Californians without partisan gamesmanship.  LEADER JEFFRIES: I first want to begin by continuing to express our thoughts and prayers […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For more than a year, since Hamas brutally attacked Israel on October 7, Hamas terrorists have mercilessly held American and Israeli hostages captive in Gaza. This long-overdue agreement will secure the release of many of those hostages, set the stage for others to […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined MSNBC All In with Chris Hayes to emphasize that Democrats will continue to protect children and families from extreme right-wing priorities and find bipartisan common ground whenever possible to make life better for everyday Americans.  HAYES: I’m joined now by Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat from New […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the House Democratic Caucus has approved the following Members be returned or added to the following Committees for the 119th Congress. Agriculture Armed Services Education & the Workforce Foreign Affairs Homeland Security Judiciary Natural Resources Oversight & Government Reform Science, Space & Technology  Small Business […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to find the common ground necessary to lower costs for everyday Americans.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Let me begin by expressing our deepest thoughts and prayers with the people of Los Angeles County […]

Washington, D.C.  – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the path of the horrific wildfires in Los Angeles County. House Democrats stand ready to support the response effort in any way possible. We are grateful to the firefighters and first responders who are […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved the following Members be returned or added to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Ways and Means. Appropriations: Financial Services: Ways and Means: ###

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement via Bluesky: CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON BLUESKY ###

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to lay out the House Democratic plan to work in a bipartisan manner when possible while pushing back on far-right extremism when necessary. JEFFRIES: Speaker Johnson, Speaker Emerita Pelosi—it’s great to see you back in the chamber—Whip Clark, Chairman Aguilar, thank you for […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I am horrified by the attack in New Orleans on what should have been a night of celebration. My prayers are with the victims, their families and the entire New Orleans community during this incredibly painful time. I commend the brave members […]