Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of the late Congressman Charles B. Rangel: Today, New York City and the nation mourn a giant with the passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel. Known as the Lion of Lenox Avenue, and to me as a friend and mentor, Chairman […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this […]
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: Today, every single House Democrat voted to stop the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. The GOP Tax Scam rips healthcare and food assistance away from millions of people in order to provide tax cuts […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the deadly act of antisemitic violence at an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. As we await additional details, it is clear that too many of our Jewish brothers and sisters legitimately fear for their safety in this country simply as a […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to love and cherish Medicaid. Instead, his One Big Ugly Bill represents the largest healthcare cut in our country’s history. Millions of people will lose their Medicaid coverage and hardworking American taxpayers will be forced to pay higher premiums, copays and deductibles. President […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump promised to love and cherish Medicaid. Instead, his One Big Ugly Bill represents the largest healthcare cut in our country’s history. Millions of people will lose their Medicaid coverage and hardworking American taxpayers will be forced to pay higher premiums, copays and deductibles. President […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Democratic Caucus, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the country have lost a hardworking, humble and honorable public servant with the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. For more than three decades, Gerry relentlessly defended our democracy on the Oversight Committee, where he became a Subcommittee Chair […]
Dear Speaker Johnson and Chairwoman Foxx: We write with respect to your unprecedented decision to hold a Rules Committee Meeting on President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, during the dead of night. As a result of this bill, nearly 14 million Americans will lose their healthcare, and millions more will pay higher […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement: The criminal charge against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is extreme, morally bankrupt and lacks any basis in law or fact. Members of Congress have a constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The House Democratic Caucus and our nation are praying for President Joe Biden and his family as he battles this challenging medical diagnosis. Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance. We stand with President Biden as he confronts […]
