Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is heading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Trinidad and Tobago, his second CODEL as the top Democrat in the House. 

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

For the past four years, Cheryl Johnson embodied grace, poise and selflessness as she guided the House of Representatives. She served House Speakers from both sides of the aisle with professionalism and defended our democracy with distinction during tumultuous times. The role of Clerk is an unheralded one but it ensures the healthy functioning of the People’s House and the institution we so deeply cherish. 

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. 

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis.

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the Supreme Court Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Yesterday, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with House Democratic leadership and Pro-Choice Caucus leadership to mark one year since the disastrous Dobbs decision undermined the freedom of millions of women across America. Leader Jeffries also highlighted that House Democrats – led by Rep. Diana DeGette, Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. Judy Chu – have introduced a discharge petition to bring the Women's Health Protection Act to the floor. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his weekly press conference where he highlighted that House Democrats are continuing to fight for working families while extreme MAGA Republicans are focused on peddling conspiracy theories and bending the knee to Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to highlight how while Republicans play political games, House Democrats will continue to put people over politics.