Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Twenty-three years ago, Al Qaeda, a violent terrorist organization, attacked America and killed 2,977 of our fellow citizens on September 11. Today, we remember the lives of the fallen and pray for the families who continue to grieve their loved ones. Hundreds of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are working to enact Trump’s dangerous Project 2025, Democrats are fighting for hardworking American taxpayers. WOLF BLITZER: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining us. As you know better […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Congressman Steven Horsford be appointed to the House Committee on Ways and Means and that Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García be appointed to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Today, the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that […]
September 9, 2024 Dear Colleague: I write to discuss the upcoming legislative work period as we approach the beginning of a new fiscal year on October 1, 2024. From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will find bipartisan common ground on any issue with our Republican colleagues whenever […]
San Francisco, CA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142,000 in August: The August jobs report showed another month of strong and steady economic growth. Inflation is down, wages are up and the unemployment rate remains near […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am saddened and horrified by today’s shooting at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn. My prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. The parade is a beautiful display of culture and community that I have […]
CHICAGO, IL – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: This morning, the Silk City, the Garden State and the United States of America lost a giant with the passing of our beloved brother Bill Pascrell, Jr. Throughout his decades of public service, Bill was a tenacious fighter for his native New Jersey, […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the Biden-Harris administration’s creation of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument. With President Biden’s signature, a national monument has been designated at the site where a mob of white residents burned down homes and businesses across Springfield’s Black community. Two Black men were […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:In our great country, no American should ever have to choose between the cost of housing, putting food on the table, having clothing on their back or paying for life-saving medication. Two years ago, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration struck a decisive blow against […]
Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Cori Bush: A proud daughter of St. Louis, Congresswoman Cori Bush has kept her community at the forefront of her service in the People’s House. Time after time, Cori rose on behalf of St. […]