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December 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement in response to the New York State Court of Appeals decision to uphold the will of the voters in Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission.


December 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Congressman Gabe Amo be appointed to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. 


December 8, 2023

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 199,000 in November:


December 7, 2023

Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Kathy Manning announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

As a Member of Congress, non-profit leader and attorney, Congresswoman Kathy Manning has spent her entire career working to create stronger communities and serve the hardworking people of North Carolina’s Triad. 


December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while House Democrats are putting people over politics to make life better for everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans continue wasting time and playing dangerous political games. 

 


December 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor about fraudulent attempts by extreme MAGA Republicans to censure Representative Jamaal Bowman:

 


December 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Care Can't Wait Action, SEIU and advocates in support of President Biden's request to fully fund affordable child care.

 


December 1, 2023

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

George Santos has finally been held accountable by a strong bipartisan majority for his egregiously unprecedented, unethical and unlawful behavior.  He is a serial fraudster who conducted himself in a manner unbecoming of the House of Representatives.


November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are wasting time playing unserious political games, House Democrats remain committed to putting people over politics and fighting for everyday Americans.

 


November 26, 2023

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

It is deeply disturbing that three Palestinian students were shot last night in Vermont in what is being investigated as a possible hate crime. My prayers are that the victims will have a swift and complete recovery. We also stand with the families and community members who are grappling with this shocking act of violence.