Press Releases

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. 

The American people deserve better than the chaos, cruelty and corruption that has been unleashed on the country by Donald Trump and Republicans since the beginning of his presidency. 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event, where they emphasized their opposition to the partisan Republican spending bill because it continues to gut the healthcare of the American people and fails to lower the high cost of living. 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Members of the Rules Committee, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare as they negotiate to reopen the government. 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he made clear that House Democrats will oppose the partisan Republican spending bill that continues the GOP healthcare crisis and will keep fighting for the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman has never been afraid to speak truth to power. During her time in public service, Rep. Watson Coleman has been a historic leader, an inspiring trailblazer and an incredible advocate for those she has been privileged to represent.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to push back against the Republican funding bill and fight on to end the Republican healthcare crisis.