Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Since entering Congress as part of the historic Class of 2018, Susan Wild has been a strong voice and spirited fighter for the people she represents in the Lehigh Valley. As Ranking Member of the House Ethics Committee, Susan has been a tremendous advocate […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Each year on Veterans Day, our nation comes together to honor those who have defended our freedom. Year after year, decade after decade, our nation’s veterans have been there for us during our time of need. On Veterans Day, we recommit ourselves […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled that once again Jews in Europe became victims of an unthinkable antisemitic attack directed at Israeli soccer fans. The premeditated ambush in Amsterdam is abhorrent and must be universally condemned. For thousands of years, Jewish communities in Europe and […]
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1’s Inside City Hall with Errol Louis where he highlighted House Democrats’ strong electoral performance in New York and the success of House Democratic incumbents across the nation. ERROL LOUIS: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. Democrats here in New York have officially flipped […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz are remarkable public servants who ran an inspired and positive campaign focused on lifting people up. We look forward to our continued partnership on behalf of the American people in the next chapter of […]
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to attack our democracy and our freedoms, House Democrats and the Biden-Harris administration will continue to put people over politics and deliver for hardworking American taxpayers. George Stephanopoulos: […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am deeply saddened by the passing of the one and only, legendary DJ Clark Kent. Throughout his unparalleled and trailblazing career, he produced some of the most iconic songs in Hip Hop, helped develop several of the genre’s greatest artists and always […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I join the people of Minnesota and the entire House Democratic Caucus family in mourning the loss of Congressman Rick Nolan who I was honored to serve alongside. Over his six terms in Congress, Representative Rick Nolan was a spirited fighter for the […]
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) announced that he secured $850,000 for security upgrades at NYCHA’s Sumner Houses in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn through the government funding law. The federal funds will be used to upgrade security system components across the complex. “We know that there are a variety of challenges that need to […]