Press Releases

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

My prayers are with everyone in the path of the horrific floods in the Hill Country of Texas, particularly with the parents and families of the girls from Camp Mystic. I join the nation in mourning for those who have been lost. 

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

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he is instead crashing the economy and marching us toward a recession.  

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

The Supreme Court has recklessly limited the ability of federal district courts to issue nationwide injunctions. However, the judicial fight to protect birthright citizenship is alive and well. 

Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following joint statement: 

We had a very productive meeting and recognize the urgency of acting quickly, decisively and in a bipartisan manner to ensure the safety and security of all Members and their families.

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that Iran is a sworn enemy of the United States and the Trump administration must follow the Constitution and stop hiding its actions in the Middle East from Congress and the American people. 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic leadership, the Reproductive Freedom Caucus and the Democratic Women's Caucus to mark three years since the Supreme Court's disastrous Dobbs decision that significantly rolled back reproductive rights for millions of American women.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar where they demanded that the American people receive answers from the Trump administration on how they plan to avoid another deadly war in the Middle East.