Press Releases

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.

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on the December Jobs Report, which showed the economy added 223,000 jobs last month and that the unemployment rate, at 3.5 percent, is back to pre-pandemic levels: 

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement following continued House Republican chaos and confusion.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a press availability after Republican chaos and dysfunction prevented the House from organizing on opening day for the first time in 100 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the House Democratic Caucus approving its Ranking Members for the 118th Congress, Incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the first wave of experienced staff who will support our Democratic Members in the new Congress.
 

Washington, DC – In case you missed it, on the eve of the 118th Congress, incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) appeared on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber to discuss House Democrats' continued work to put People Over Politics.