LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON EUGENE PELTOLA, JR.

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. 

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gene "Buzzy" Peltola, the beloved husband of Rep. Mary Peltola and the devoted father and step-father of Conrad, Matthew, Job, Nora, Gene, Trevor and Kaeli. The entire House Democratic Caucus is mourning the loss of Buzzy and we are lifting Mary and the Peltola family up in prayer. We will be there for her in any way she needs during this unimaginable time of tragedy.