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June 2, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Reps. LaMonica McIver, Rob Menendez and Josh Gottheimer released the following statement:


June 1, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront, where he emphasized that the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration is out of control and that Democrats are committed to ensuring immigration enforcement is conducted in a manner that is consistent with American values. 

 


June 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — In recognition of Pride Month, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Equality Caucus and the leadership of the House Democratic Caucus released the following statements:
 


May 31, 2026
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after conducting an oversight visit this morning at ICE’s Delaney Hall detention facility alongside New Jersey Reps. Rob Menendez, LaMonica McIver and Josh Gottheimer.

May 29, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: 

Throughout her entire career in public service, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has been an unyielding champion of our children, a defender of the disadvantaged and a voice for the voiceless.


May 26, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


May 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people.
 


May 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: 

House Republicans have failed this country.

For nearly three months, Donald Trump has forced America and our men and women in uniform into a reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth took us to war without clear objectives, an exit strategy, public support or the authorization required by the United States Congress. 


May 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined House and Senate Democrats for a press event where he highlighted the unified Democratic opposition to the reckless Republican budget that does nothing to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers.

 


May 20, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the death of former Representative Barney Frank:

For more than three decades in the House of Representatives, Congressman Barney Frank was a trailblazing advocate and legendary leader for the people he was privileged to represent in Massachusetts. The first Member of Congress to come out while in office, Barney broke barriers for the LGBTQ+ community and helped push us closer to making true America’s promise of liberty, justice and equality for all.