WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after President Biden announced he is nominating Deputy Secretary Julie Su to be the Secretary of Labor.  Congratulations to Julie Su on her well-deserved nomination to serve as the 30th Secretary of Labor. Throughout her time at the Department of Labor, Deputy Secretary […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PIX 11 Morning News to discuss how House Democrats remain committed to defending our democracy, protecting Social Security and Medicare and standing with the people of Ukraine.  MANNARINO: So, Congressman, let’s talk about this, one year since the war began, right, President Biden clearly making […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), the House Democratic Leader, issued the following statement after the fatal shooting of an off-duty New York Police Department Officer in East New York on Saturday: My prayers are with the family and loved ones of Officer Adeed Fayaz.  May he forever rest in peace. We will be […]

Washington, DC – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after inviting Eustene Corbin of East New York to be his guest for President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address.    “Social Security is a sacred trust between the government and its people, that after a lifetime of hard work and paying […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union Address.  Tonight, President Biden delivered a powerful, historic message of unity and progress. Economic growth is up, inflation is down and over 12 million new jobs have been created – a record in modern American history. […]

Brooklyn, NY – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after an earthquake and its aftershocks hit Türkiye, Syria and the surrounding region.  I join the Turkish-American community in Brooklyn, New York City and the greater United States in mourning after the devastating earthquake in Gaziantep.   House Democrats will work with President Biden […]

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the incoming Democratic Leader and a Member of the Judiciary Committee, voted to send H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, to President Biden for his signature. The bipartisan legislation will enshrine and protect marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples, and Rep. Jeffries was instrumental in drafting the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), incoming Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) and incoming Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) issued the following joint statement: “The promotion of antisemitism and hatred against the Jewish community by anyone is unacceptable and unconscionable. House Democrats have and will always reject intolerance in any form. […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following his election to House Democratic Leader for the 118th Congress, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following statement: “For the past five terms, it has been my great honor to serve in the Congress working alongside colleagues from all across this country. Today, with immense pride, I stood in front of […]

“Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has helped guide House Democrats through some of the most defining challenges of the 21st century. He is a tremendous statesman, accomplished legislator, principled dealmaker and, equally important, a Member’s Member.  Through his service as Majority Leader and Minority Whip in this body, Steny has improved millions of lives. He has been a fierce […]