Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to follow Trump's orders, House Democrats will always put people over politics in order to lower costs, grow the middle class and defend our freedoms. 

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Twenty-three years ago, Al Qaeda, a violent terrorist organization, attacked America and killed 2,977 of our fellow citizens on September 11. Today, we remember the lives of the fallen and pray for the families who continue to grieve their loved ones.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are working to enact Trump’s dangerous Project 2025, Democrats are fighting for hardworking American taxpayers.

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Congressman Steven Horsford be appointed to the House Committee on Ways and Means and that Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García be appointed to the House Committee

September 9, 2024

Dear Colleague:

San Francisco, CA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142,000 in August:

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

I am saddened and horrified by today’s shooting at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn. My prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.