Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Republicans are taking orders from Trump and pushing his extreme MAGA agenda, House Democrats are laser-focused on lowering costs, defending reproductive freedom and protecting our democracy.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. This week has once again made clear […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in strong opposition to the extreme MAGA Republican bill that would unnecessarily increase voter disenfranchisement and distrust of our elections. JEFFRIES: Thank you to the distinguished gentleman, the Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, for his tremendous leadership. I rise today in […]

Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: No one, including the twice-impeached former President, should be above the law. The Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. That’s what makes America special. Today’s Supreme Court decision to grant legal immunity to a former President for crimes committed using his official power […]

Hartford, CT – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weekend where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to jam their extreme right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people.  Michael Steele: Joining us now, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader, it’s a great pleasure to […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  The Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron doctrine and 40 years of foundational legal precedent is a judicial power grab that poses a direct threat to a broad range of critical protections that Americans depend on in their daily lives. From food safety and […]

Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congressman Jamaal Bowman:  From his first days in the Congress, Representative Jamaal Bowman has been a passionate and dedicated champion for everyday Americans, working hard to make a difference for historically disadvantaged communities. Never forgetting […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to try to jam their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people and play games with our national security, House Democrats will fight to deliver results for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined members of the Pro-Choice Caucus to mark two years since the disastrous Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.   LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning. Let me begin by thanking Representative Diana DeGette and Representative Barbara Lee, our extraordinary co-chairs of the Pro-Choice Caucus, for […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  Today, the Supreme Court had the opportunity to make it clear, once and for all, that the EMTALA law protects access to emergency abortions in every state. The right-wing majority chose not to do so.  As a result, the lives of women across […]

Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Two years ago, the extreme right-wing Supreme Court majority issued one of the most egregious rulings in our nation’s history. The Dobbs decision undermined reproductive freedom for women all across America as part of the extreme MAGA Republican plan to criminalize reproductive health […]