Press Releases

LEADER JEFFRIES AND LEADER SCHUMER DEMAND BIG FOUR MEETING TO DISCUSS BIPARTISAN APPROPRIATIONS PLAN AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER DEADLINE

August 4, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) sent the following

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TEXAS DEMOCRATS REFUSAL TO VOTE ON A GERRYMANDERED CONGRESSIONAL MAP

August 3, 2025

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Democrats in the Texas state legislature have righteously refused to vote on a gerrymandered congressional map that is designed to rig the midterm elections for House Republicans. The courage, conviction and character Texas Democrats are displaying is the embodiment of good trouble as we collectively push back against the extremism Donald Trump has unleashed on the American people. We have their backs.

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP DRIVING THE COUNTRY TOWARD A RECESSION

August 1, 2025

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

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. DANNY DAVIS

July 31, 2025

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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Danny Davis announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HISTORIC LAWSUIT AGAINST THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

July 30, 2025

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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF SECURITY OFFICER ALAND ETIENNE

July 29, 2025

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

I am heartbroken by the tragic murder of security officer Aland Etienne, a constituent who lived in Canarsie, in connection with the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE MURDER OF NYPD OFFICER DIDARUL ISLAM

July 29, 2025

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

I join millions of New Yorkers in mourning the horrific murder of New York Police Department officer Didarul Islam in yesterday’s tragic, senseless mass shooting.

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON MASS SHOOTING IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

July 28, 2025

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

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN GAZA

July 25, 2025

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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE"

July 23, 2025

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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.