Press Releases
Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Cori Bush:
A proud daughter of St. Louis, Congresswoman Cori Bush has kept her community at the forefront of her service in the People’s House. Time after time, Cori rose on behalf of St. Louis, and has been a relentless advocate for reproductive freedom, gun violence prevention and access to affordable housing.
San Francisco, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking five years since the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas.
Bipartisan panel will be composed of seven Republicans, six Democrats
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans have accomplished nothing for hardworking American taxpayers, Democrats will continue to extend the hand of partnership and put People Over Politics.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Defacing public property, desecrating the American flag, threatening Jews with violence and promoting terrorist groups like Hamas is not acceptable under any circumstance.
There is a difference between lawful expression and disorderly conduct. Anyone who violates the law must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
President Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished and consequential leaders in American history. In less than one term, he rescued the nation from a once-in-a-century pandemic, brought the economy roaring back from the brink of recession, enacted consequential legislation for everyday Americans and saved our democracy by defeating the Insurrectionist-in-Chief.
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell and Leader Jeffries released the following statement:
For 478 days, Evan Gershkovich’s wrongful detention in Russia has demonstrated the cruelty of Vladimir Putin’s thuggish rule. Evan’s unjust sentence in a sham trial is a further reminder that attacks on the free press, hostage-taking and hostility to America have been core facets of Russian statecraft for decades.
Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
“My thoughts and prayers are with former President Donald Trump for a full and swift recovery. I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response and that of our first responders. America is a democracy. Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.”