Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a press availability after Republican chaos and dysfunction prevented the House from organizing on opening day for the first time in 100 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the House Democratic Caucus approving its Ranking Members for the 118th Congress, Incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced the first wave of experienced staff who will support our Democratic Members in the new Congress.
 

Washington, DC – In case you missed it, on the eve of the 118th Congress, incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) appeared on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber to discuss House Democrats' continued work to put People Over Politics.

MELBER: Congressman Jeffries, Leader Jeffries, thanks for being here. And as I say, they didn't make a sound. You are the party boss, your thoughts.

Washington, DC – Incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in response to the House Republican rules package:

Washington, D.C. – Incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Caucus has approved all of the Ranking Members of the standing committees for the 118th Congress.

“As we chart our path forward, it is crucial that we have strong, principled leadership at the helm of each of our committees. House Democrats have organized swiftly and I am proud to announce that we have approved all of our Ranking Members for the 118th Congress. 

“The Members of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol have done tremendous work to uncover what happened on that deadly day and to preserve our democracy. I am grateful to Chairman Bennie Thompson for his steadfast, solemn leadership of this bipartisan effort. The Caucus, the Congress and the country owe Chairman Thompson, Vice Chair Liz Cheney and all of the committee Members a debt of gratitude for their service.

Washington, D.C. – Incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that he is nominating Congressman Joe Morelle of New York to serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration for the 118th Congress.

“Congressman Joe Morelle is a leader in our Caucus who is deeply respected by Members on both sides of the aisle for his ability to bring people together to get things done. His reputation as a problem solver and fighter for our Democratic values dates back to his service as Majority Leader in the New York State Assembly.

Washington, D.C. – Incoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that he is nominating Congressman David Cicilline of Rhode Island to serve as the Parliamentarian of the Steering and Policy Committee.