Press Releases

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

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar ahead of the August District Work Period where they highlighted the commitment of House Democrats to delivering for the American people, while Donald Trump and Rubber Stamp Republicans celebrate their devastating cuts to healthcare and food assistance.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House and Senate Democratic leaders where they highlighted the need for the appropriations process to remain bipartisan and bicameral.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Donald Trump and House Republicans One Big Ugly Law will drive up costs and rip healthcare and nutritional assistance from millions of Americans to reward their billionaire donors.

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Incredibly saddened by the deadly airplane crash at a school in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the reckless Republican rescissions bill that cuts funding for public broadcasting and international assistance. 

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

Instead of protecting the health, safety and well-being of the American people, House Republicans have once again rubber stamped Donald Trump’s extreme, reckless rescissions legislation.