Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Today, our nation lost a hero. With considerable pain and deep gratitude, we mourn the loss of the legendary Hazel Dukes, a giant who blazed a mighty trail for generations that stood on her shoulders in New York and throughout the nation. As […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand with the people of Ukraine, despite the chaos coming out of the Oval Office. WOLF BLITZER: And joining me now, the House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, thanks […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: President Trump and his administration continue to embarrass America on the world stage. Today’s White House meeting with the President of Ukraine was appalling and will only serve to further embolden Vladimir Putin, a brutal dictator. The United States must not reward Russian […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat to highlight the impact of the reckless Republican budget on New York City and everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, I’m pleased today to be joined by Congressman Adriano Espaillat, the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and […]
Washington, D.C. — Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters (CA-43) in conjunction with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and the Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, led an amicus brief joined by 203 House Democrats in […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement regarding reports that the Social Security Administration is shutting down offices and firing critical staff: Social Security is an earned benefit. Every day, every month and every year, hardworking Americans have paid into Social Security in order to retire with grace and dignity. […]
Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) welcomed the the Mo Better Jaguars, the 2024 Pop Warner Football 9 and Under National Champions, to Washington and honored them on the House Floor. The team from Brownsville, Brooklyn won the Pop Warner Super Bowl in December in Orlando, FL. LEADER JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries hosted leaders of the Demand Diversity Roundtable at the Capitol to discuss a joint legislative and advocacy strategy to fight back against the Trump administration’s unwarranted attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Today’s meeting follows last month’s inaugural convening of the Demand Diversity Roundtable, a coalition of over […]
Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press availability where they highlighted that the budget scheme House Republicans passed today betrays the middle class by cutting Medicaid while giving huge tax breaks to their billionaire donors. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans had a […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to push back against the reckless Republican budget. They were joined by Mary Beth Cochran, who shared how she relies on SNAP and Medicaid to take care of her four adopted grandchildren. Mary Beth’s remarks as delivered: Hello. My name is […]