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September 17, 2023

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC This Week with Jon Karl where he highlighted that House Democrats remain focused on delivering for everyday Americans, while extreme MAGA Republicans engage in reckless political stunts as they drive Congress towards a dangerous government shutdown:

 


September 16, 2023

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

On Thursday, I hosted a meeting with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and a delegation of government officials from the Republic of Guyana. Several leading congressional members with expertise in foreign affairs, finance, security and other critical issues to the Western Hemisphere and the Caribbean-American community in Brooklyn and across the United States also participated.


September 15, 2023

Washington, DC – Hakeem Jeffries, líder Demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes, emitió el siguiente comunicado reconociendo al Mes de la Herencia Hispana:


September 15, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month:

During this month, we honor and celebrate the expansive history, unique diversity and countless contributions of Hispanic Americans. We also reflect on and acknowledge the necessary work ahead to ensure our nation lives up to her founding promise of liberty and justice for all, including for the more than 63 million Hispanics in the United States. 


September 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Democrats are working to grow the economy and put People Over Politics, extreme MAGA Republicans are attempting to shut down the government and launch an illegitimate impeachment inquiry: 


September 13, 2023

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


September 12, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference as Extreme MAGA Republicans launch a baseless partisan impeachment inquiry against President Biden:

 


September 11, 2023

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

September 11, 2001 is a day that lives in infamy in New York City, in America and throughout the world. Today we lift up the memories of the 2,977 lives that were stolen in a heinous act of terrorism and pray for the families who continue to grieve this unimaginable loss. 


September 8, 2023

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on recent comments made by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas:


September 5, 2023

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after President Biden nominated Jack Lew to be the United States Ambassador to Israel: