Press Releases

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. 

Under the leadership of President Biden, Democrats have delivered on our promise to make health care more affordable and accessible for American families. Today’s announcement means that more than 21 million people will have high-quality, affordable health care in 2024, shattering all previous Open Enrollment Period records. 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade ensured that women in our country had the freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. In 2022, this fundamental right was stripped away by a radical, right-wing Supreme Court majority as part of the extreme MAGA Republican plan to criminalize abortion care, outlaw contraception and march us toward a nationwide abortion ban. 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement to mark one year since the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the so-called “Pregnant Students’ Rights Act.” 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are marching to criminalize abortion nationwide and failing Americans with stunts instead of solutions, Democrats are putting people over politics to deliver for the American people.

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to support our allies and work to prevent a dangerous government shutdown.

Dear Colleague,

I write with respect to the continuing resolution we will consider this week on the House floor. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while House Democrats work to deliver for everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans continue to double down on their partisan stunts.