WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of New York’s 3rd Congressional District special election:  Congratulations to Congressman-elect Tom Suozzi on his decisive victory in today’s special election, defeating the much-hyped Nassau County Republican machine and its handpicked candidate. Tom is the quintessential public servant who will return […]

Leesburg, VA – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Senate voted to advance consideration of the comprehensive national security supplemental: The strongly bipartisan and overwhelming Senate vote to consider comprehensive legislation that addresses America’s national security interests in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific region is an important […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement.  Under the leadership of President Biden, Democrats have delivered on our promise to make health care more affordable and accessible for American families. Today’s announcement means more than 21 million people will have high-quality, affordable health care in 2024, shattering all previous Open […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade ensured that women in our country had the freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. In 2022, this fundamental right was stripped away by a radical, right-wing Supreme Court majority as part of […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement to mark one year since the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. One year ago today, 11 people were killed and nine more were injured in a senseless and horrific mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California, one of […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  The insurrection on January 6, 2021 was a violent attack on the Congress, the Capitol and the Constitution that must never happen again. A dangerous mob, incited by the former president, stormed and desecrated the Citadel of our democracy to hunt down Members […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, the Office of Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:   It is with a heavy heart that the Office of Leader Hakeem Jeffries announces the passing of his beloved father Marland Jeffries, 85.  Mr. Jeffries died peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of Sunday, December 31, 2023. […]

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on the clemency actions taken by President Joe Biden.  “The failed War on Drugs began more than 50 years ago when Richard Nixon declared drug abuse public enemy number one. At the time, there were an estimated 300,000 people incarcerated in America. Today, there are approximately […]

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  I am heartbroken and filled with sorrow by the tragic news that Gad Haggai, an American citizen, is now believed to have been murdered by Hamas. His body remains in Gaza. We join his family in mourning the egregious loss of life […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to attempts by extreme MAGA Republicans to continue wasting time and taxpayer dollars by launching an illegitimate impeachment inquiry against President Biden. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to this fake, fraudulent and fictitious impeachment inquiry effort. We are […]