Press Releases
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Member Jamie Raskin and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, where he emphasized that while Republicans remain on their month-long vacation, Democrats are ready to work on behalf of the American people to end the Republican healthcare crisis.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
I am grateful to state and federal law enforcement for their swift and decisive action to apprehend a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against me with every intention to carry it out.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he pointed out that House and Senate Democrats position remain unified while Donald Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans continue to be missing in action in terms of making life better for the American people.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront where he highlighted how Democrats are prepared to reach a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people while Republicans continue to keep the government shut down to steal healthcare away from hardworking American taxpayers.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week, where he highlighted how Democrats remain committed to reaching a spending agreement that actually improves the quality of life of the American people, while Republicans are focused on stunts and extending their taxpayer-funded vacations.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS Miami's Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to fight to protect the American people from the healthcare crisis Republicans have created and to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that millions of Floridians and people across the country depend on.&
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Velshi, where he highlighted that Democrats will continue to stand up for the healthcare of the American people and support everyday Americans in our continued fight against the extremism being unleashed by the Trump administration.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability where he emphasized that Democrats remain ready to negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and fixes the Republican healthcare crisis, but Republicans remain out of town.
The Hon. Mike Johnson
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
H-232, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Speaker Johnson:
I write to demand that you swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva at the pro forma session scheduled to take place on Friday, October 17.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, in which he made clear that Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan resolution to the Republican government shutdown and are united in protecting the American people from the Republican healthcare crisis.