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Press Releases

September 5, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

It is my privilege to announce the appointment of Congressman Brendan Boyle as the Democratic head of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly for the 119th Congress. Rep. Boyle will capably fill out the term of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. 


September 5, 2025

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


September 2, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to fight to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption.

 


September 2, 2025

Dear Colleague:

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


September 1, 2025

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:


August 29, 2025

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.


August 28, 2025

Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune:


August 25, 2025

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.


August 24, 2025

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.

 


August 22, 2025

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.