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September 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Democrats are working towards a bipartisan continuing resolution that meets the needs of everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans are driving us toward a reckless government shutdown.

 


September 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are reneging on their agreement and charging toward a government shutdown, Democrats and President Biden are working to protect everyday Americans and keep the government open.

 


September 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 


September 28, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Democrats are working for a bipartisan continuing resolution that meets the needs of everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans are driving us toward a reckless government shutdown in order to jam their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people.

 


September 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The ReidOut with Joy Reid where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans are driving us toward a dangerous government shutdown, House Democrats will continue to put People Over Politics and work in a bipartisan way to keep government open.

 


September 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor on the need for House Republicans to join Democrats in passing a bipartisan continuing resolution that will avoid an extreme MAGA Republican shutdown.

 


September 21, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans are in the midst of a destructive civil war and attempting to shut down the government, House Democrats will continue fighting to protect the American people and our national security.

 


September 20, 2023

Washington, DC –  House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement. 


September 19, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the following House Democrats will serve on a House and Senate conference committee on the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):


September 18, 2023

Brooklyn, NY – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has devoted decades to fighting for the children and families of the Commonwealth of Virginia as a prosecutor, state Senator and children’s advocate.