Press Releases
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:
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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:
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.