Press Releases

Dear Colleague:

I write as we return to Washington to fight on behalf of the American people during this incredibly pivotal September legislative session.

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Jerry Nadler announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

“Donald Trump has transmitted a brazenly unlawful scam to Congress aimed at stealing taxpayer money ahead of the upcoming government funding deadline. The Constitution gives Congress, not a wannabe King, the power of the purse.

Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune:

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Dr. Lisa Cook is the first Black woman ever to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Donald Trump is trying to remove her without a shred of credible evidence that she has done anything wrong.

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's State of the Union where he laid out the Democratic agenda to lift up the American people and combat Donald Trump's scheme to try to steal the midterm elections.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Heartbroken to learn of the tragic bus accident on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo.

I am grateful for the first responders and medical professionals who are working to save lives.

This week, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Members of the New York Congressional Delegation wrote to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Speaker Carl Heastie and Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins in connection with the nationwide assault on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by far-right extremists.