Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Democratic Caucus affirmed his nominations to the House Rules Committee for the 118th Congress. They will serve under the leadership of Ranking Member Jim McGovern of Massachusetts. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee has recommended the following Members to serve on the Committee on Financial Services for the 118th Congress:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in recognition of Lunar New Year: 

“Happy Lunar New Year to all celebrating in the United States and across the globe. Today is a day of togetherness and new beginnings, as we wish for prosperity and good health for the year ahead. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade: 

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at Brooklyn Art Museum’s 37th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and National Action Network’s Annual King Day Policy Forum about the challenges facing the nation and building upon the legacy of Dr. King. 

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced that Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (D-SC) will once again serve as the Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group. 

Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released this statement following a letter sent by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen indicating that the U.S. will reach the statutory debt limit and begin extraordinary measures next week: