Press Releases

Washington, DC - In his remarks upon the election of the Speaker of the House, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries reiterated his commitment to the special relationship between the United States and Israel and highlighted the need to continue to stand with Israel as it defends itself and defeats Hamas.

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

I am deeply saddened to learn of the violent murder of Sam Woll, a synagogue president, interfaith activist and former Congressional staffer whose life was lived in service to her community and country. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that it's time for House Republicans to abandon their extremism and re-open the House of Representatives and that House Democrats remain ready to find a bipartisan path forward.

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

Brooklyn, NY — Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the murder of Palestinian-American child Wadea Al-Fayoume:

LAS VEGAS – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Meet The Press with Kristen Welker where he reiterated that while House Republicans are tripling down on chaos, dysfunction and extremism, House Democrats remain ready to find a bipartisan path forward and get back to doing the business of the American people. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press event at the Capitol where they emphasized that while House Republicans are tripling down on chaos, dysfunction and extremism, House Democrats remain ready to find a bipartisan path forward.