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Press Releases

November 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to engage in brinksmanship and political stunts, House Democrats are ready and willing to get back to the business of the American people.

 


November 3, 2023

Washington, D.C.  — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October:


November 2, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

House Democrats look forward to passing bipartisan national security legislation that strongly supports Israel, continues our commitment to Ukraine and provides urgent humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians. We just need our Republican colleagues to stop playing dangerous political games and join us.


November 1, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

During Native American Heritage Month, we rededicate ourselves to honoring Tribal sovereignty, uplifting Native American achievements and upholding our trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations. 


October 31, 2023

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand with Israel in this urgent time of need. 

 


October 30, 2023

Brooklyn, NY  – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman Earl Blumenauer announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

As a Member of Congress, State Representative, County Commissioner and Portland City Councilman, Congressman Earl Blumenauer has served the people of Oregon with distinction for over five decades. 


October 30, 2023

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


October 28, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's PoliticsNation with Rev. Al Sharpton where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to extend the hand of partnership whenever possible and push back against MAGA extremism whenever necessary.

 


October 27, 2023

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

Five years ago today, 11 Jewish people were targeted and murdered by a white supremacist in a brutal attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was the deadliest act of antisemitic violence in American history. 


October 26, 2023

Washington, D.C.  – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman John Sarbanes announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

For nearly two decades, Congressman John Sarbanes has been an unyielding advocate for the people of Maryland and one of our democracy’s fiercest champions.