Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sent the following letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) asking for a Big Four meeting to discuss a bipartisan path forward to fund the government.Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Democrats in the Texas state legislature have righteously refused to vote on a gerrymandered congressional map that is designed to rig the midterm elections for House Republicans. The courage, conviction and character Texas Democrats are displaying is the embodiment of good trouble as we collectively […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:The jobs report released this morning confirms once again that Donald Trump is crashing our economy in real time and driving us toward a recession. Unemployment is up, job creation is at historic lows and despite promising to lower costs on day one, Donald Trump has […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Danny Davis announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Throughout his historic career as an educator and community organizer and later as a distinguished public servant, Congressman Davis has never wavered in his commitment to serving those back home. […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:Over the last several months, the Trump administration has repeatedly and unlawfully blocked Members of Congress from carrying out oversight of potential abuses in our immigration detention system. Today, Democratic Members of Congress are fighting back with a first-of-its-kind lawsuit asserting our constitutional responsibility to serve as […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:I am heartbroken by the tragic murder of security officer Aland Etienne, a constituent who lived in Canarsie, in connection with the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan.  Security guards are asked to perform their duties under intense circumstances with limited resources day in and day out. […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:I join millions of New Yorkers in mourning the horrific murder of New York Police Department officer Didarul Islam in yesterday’s tragic, senseless mass shooting.  Officer Islam is a hero and we owe him an eternal debt of gratitude for his courage and service. He immigrated […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:The murder of a brave New York City police officer and several innocent civilians is tragic and horrifying. We mourn their loss and stand with their families during this time of need. Our prayers and gratitude are also with those heroic law enforcement officers and first […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: During the first six months of Donald Trump’s time in office, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a breaking point, hostages are still being held by Hamas despite the President’s promise they would be released and the pre-existing ceasefire the administration inherited has been breached. […]

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ahead of the August District Work Period where they highlighted the commitment of House Democrats to delivering for the American people, while Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans celebrate their devastating cuts to healthcare and food […]