Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held his weekly press conference highlighting that House Republicans continue to double down on their Extreme MAGA agenda while House Democrats are continuing to put People Over Politics.

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the extreme House Republican anti-abortion bills under consideration today.

Remarks as delivered:

"I thank the distinguished gentleman from New York for yielding, and all my colleagues for their continued leadership on this incredibly important issue.

Washington, D.C. – Upon passage of H.R. 11, Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Democratic Caucus affirmed his nominations to the House Committee on Ethics for the 118th Congress. They will serve under the leadership of Ranking Member Susan Wild of Pennsylvania. 

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement following passage of House Republican legislation to make it easier for wealthy tax cheats to evade their responsibility:

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:

“The violent attack on the heart of the Brazilian government by right-wing extremists is a sad but familiar sight. Political violence is never the answer. We stand with the people of Brazil and in strong support of their democracy.”

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BROOKLYN, NY – In case you missed it, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC's Meet The Press after a week of historic House Republican dysfunction to discuss House Democrats' agenda of lower costs, better-paying jobs and safer communities.