Press Releases
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the nomination of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to serve as the Parliamentarian of the Steering and Policy Committee:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:
I am horrified by the arson attack on the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi. Beth Israel Congregation has a distinguished history of fighting for the civil and human rights of all communities, and previously had been targeted in a bombing by the Ku Klux Klan.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Julia Brownley announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:
Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a principled public servant and an incredible advocate for the communities that she so ably represents in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he made clear that Democrats are demanding that Senate Republicans bring Democrats' House-passed extension of the ACA tax credits and will continue to push back on Donald Trump and Republicans' corruption.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Republicans must follow our lead and vote to lower premiums.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that Democrats successfully passed an extension of the ACA tax credits and that Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to protect the healthcare of the American people.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, where they made clear that while Donald Trump and Republicans do nothing to lower the high cost of living, Democrats have successfully forced an up-or-down vote to restore the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lower healthcare costs.