Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference to highlight that House Democrats remain united in opposition to the far-right Republican funding bill. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats remain strongly opposed to the partisan Republican spending bill that will hurt families, hurt veterans, […]

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Raúl Grijalva: Today, the Congress, Caucus and country lost a giant with the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Through his decades of public service as a community organizer, School Board Member, County Supervisor, Member of Congress and Committee Chairman, […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against the partisan Republican continuing resolution and  are united in support of a short-term funding extension that keeps the government open and allows Congress to reach a bipartisan funding agreement.  MIKA BRZEZINSKI: Let’s bring […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:  We strongly support a four-week continuing resolution that keeps the government open and allows Congress the time to reach a final agreement that meets the needs of the American people. House Republicans should get back to […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference to highlight that while Donald Trump and Republicans are betraying the American people, House Democrats are fighting to lower costs and make life more affordable. LEADER […]

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Trump administration’s decision to gut the Department of Education is a reckless, foolish and vicious act designed to rip away high-quality education from our most vulnerable children. It is intended to disorient and distract the American people from the fact that costs are rising. Donald […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference to highlight the devastating impacts of the partisan Republican spending bill on the American people.  LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats have stood on the side of the American people by strongly opposing this partisan Republican […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor on the Republican funding bill that inflicts devastating cuts on the American people and betrays working families. JEFFRIES: I don’t really understand the Fatal Attraction reference because if anyone is dealing with Fatal Attraction, it’s between President Trump and House Republicans. As soon […]

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Mahmoud Khalil is a legal permanent resident whose wife, an American citizen, is eight months pregnant. To the extent his actions were inconsistent with Columbia University policy and created an unacceptable hostile academic environment for Jewish students and others, there is a […]

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press availability where they emphasized that House Democrats will not be complicit in Republican efforts to cut Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.  LEADER JEFFRIES: Republicans temporarily control the House, Senate and the presidency. Instead of […]