Press Releases
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to hold ICE, DHS and the Trump administration accountable for the extremism that they are unleashing on American communities.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that nearly a year since Donald Trump took office, prices are higher than ever and House Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and make life better for everyday Americans.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats know the American people deserve better, which is why we took decisive action to restore the ACA tax credits and lower healthcare costs and are demanding that John Thune and Senate Republicans pass the bill now.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the nomination of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to serve as the Parliamentarian of the Steering and Policy Committee:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:
I am horrified by the arson attack on the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi. Beth Israel Congregation has a distinguished history of fighting for the civil and human rights of all communities, and previously had been targeted in a bombing by the Ku Klux Klan.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Julia Brownley announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:
Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a principled public servant and an incredible advocate for the communities that she so ably represents in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he made clear that Democrats are demanding that Senate Republicans bring Democrats' House-passed extension of the ACA tax credits and will continue to push back on Donald Trump and Republicans' corruption.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Republicans must follow our lead and vote to lower premiums.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that Democrats successfully passed an extension of the ACA tax credits and that Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to protect the healthcare of the American people.