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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 […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL NOW OWN ANY HARM THAT IS VISITED UPON 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 Republicans are hurting working-class Americans as they move to shut down the government.  LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats reached a bipartisan […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REP. DAVID SCOTT

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Born on a farm in the Jim Crow South, Congressman David Scott knows the unique challenges that our farmers face and he has spent his entire life fighting for the least, the lost and the left behind. Throughout his two decades in […]

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HOUSE BIPARTISAN TASK FORCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DELIVERS REPORT

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly. “Because […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE CLEAR WE WILL OPPOSE ANY EFFORT TO END SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE”

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to lower the cost of living for hardworking Americans while pushing back against Republican efforts to reward the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of Social Security and Medicare. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. We […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES CO-CHAIRS OF STEERING & POLICY COMMITTEE

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  “I am honored to announce that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congresswoman Nanette Barragán will serve as the three Co-Chairs of the Steering & Policy Committee for the 119th Congress. These distinguished leaders will work alongside me and the […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL SEEK TO FIND COMMON GROUND WITH THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION, WHENEVER AND WHEREVER POSSIBLE, IN ORDER TO SOLVE PROBLEMS”

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to seek bipartisan solutions and put People Over Politics to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. In the remaining few weeks, House Democrats look forward to finishing up the National […]

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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REP. JERRY NADLER

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Rep. Nadler announced he will not seek re-election as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee:  Throughout his nearly five decades in elected office, Congressman Jerry Nadler has been a champion for civil rights and a relentless fighter for justice. Only in America […]