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 […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Today, we mourn the loss of a great man, role model and humanitarian in President Jimmy Carter. From a peanut farmer to President of the United States, his incredible life, legacy and leadership are a testament to the power of the American dream. […]

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 Democrats stood up for working-class Americans, stopping Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s tax scam and avoiding a government shutdown.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO ON BLUESKY […]

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