Press Releases

Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in December:

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:  

I join the people of Texas and the entire House Democratic Caucus family in mourning the loss of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Affectionately known to many as EBJ, Congresswoman Johnson was a trailblazing icon, transformational public servant and legendary member of the Congressional Black Caucus. 

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

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on the clemency actions taken by President Joe Biden.

“The failed War on Drugs began more than 50 years ago when Richard Nixon declared drug abuse public enemy number one. At the time, there were an estimated 300,000 people incarcerated in America. Today, there are approximately 1.8 million, and they are disproportionately Black and Latino.

Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman Wiley Nickel announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

During his time in Congress, Rep. Wiley Nickel has been a thoughtful, commonsense legislator and a champion for the people of North Carolina. He’s dedicated himself to working across the aisle wherever and whenever possible and delivering real results for the people he is privileged to represent in Congress. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while House Democrats remain ready, willing and able to deliver for everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans continue doubling down on their extremism.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe where he emphasized that while House Republicans are wasting time with a baseless impeachment inquiry and doing nothing for everyday Americans, House Democrats will continue to put people over politics to support the American people.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to attempts by extreme MAGA Republicans to continue wasting time and taxpayer dollars by launching an illegitimate impeachment inquiry against President Biden.