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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT MARKING FOUR YEARS SINCE THE JANUARY 6 ATTACK ON THE CAPITOL

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement via Bluesky: CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON BLUESKY ###

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TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS ON OPENING DAY OF THE 119TH CONGRESS

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to lay out the House Democratic plan to work in a bipartisan manner when possible while pushing back on far-right extremism when necessary. JEFFRIES: Speaker Johnson, Speaker Emerita Pelosi—it’s great to see you back in the chamber—Whip Clark, Chairman Aguilar, thank you for […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK IN NEW ORLEANS

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: I am horrified by the attack in New Orleans on what should have been a night of celebration. My prayers are with the victims, their families and the entire New Orleans community during this incredibly painful time. I commend the brave members […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Today, we mourn the loss of a great man, role model and humanitarian in President Jimmy Carter. From a peanut farmer to President of the United States, his incredible life, legacy and leadership are a testament to the power of the American dream. […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “THIS IS A VICTORY FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, joined by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that House Democrats stood up for working-class Americans, stopping Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s tax scam and avoiding a government shutdown.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO ON BLUESKY […]

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TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS ON A RECKLESS REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor regarding House Republicans recklessly following the orders of Donald Trump and Elon Musk and reneging on the deal they negotiated to avoid a government shutdown. JEFFRIES: I thank the distinguished, gentle lady from the great state of Connecticut, our top Democrat on the […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “THIS RECKLESS REPUBLICAN-DRIVEN SHUTDOWN CAN BE AVOIDED IF HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL SIMPLY DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference to highlight that while Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement to fund the government, House Republicans are following orders to shut down the government and hurt the American people.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning. House […]