Press Releases
253 Members of Congress ask the Fifth Circuit to reverse Texas district court’s ruling in its entirety
Members: “the district court’s order not only misapplies the law but also threatens to harm members of the public, many of whom rely on the availability of mifepristone for reproductive care—and many more of whom rely on the integrity of FDA’s drug approval process for continued access to life-improving and lifesaving drugs.”
Washington, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the United States could hit the debt ceiling as soon as June 1st:
Brooklyn, NY – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his weekly press conference where he recapped his recent CODEL to Ghana and Israel and highlighted that while House Democrats are continuing to put People Over Politics, extreme MAGA Republicans are attempting to hold our economy hostage.
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the extreme MAGA Republican Default on America Act. Remarks as delivered:
Washington, DC — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Israel during his first congressional delegation trip as Leader:
“Today, our delegation departed Israel after a meaningful and moving visit where we reaffirmed our strong commitment to a safe, secure and prosperous Israel on the eve of the 75th anniversary of its founding.
Jerusalem, Israel — Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the conclusion of his visit to Ghana during his first congressional delegation as Leader:
Accra, Ghana – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Each year, Earth Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the natural beauty of the world around us and to recommit ourselves to creating a healthier and more sustainable planet. The decisions we make now will determine the health of the Earth for our children and grandchildren. Inaction is not an option.
WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading a Congressional delegation to Ghana and Israel, his first CODEL as Democratic Leader.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his weekly press conference where he highlighted that while House Democrats are continuing to put People Over Politics and address the issues that everyday Americans care about, extreme MAGA Republicans are focused on banning abortion, banning books and bullying trans kids.