Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Our hearts break for the families of the nine service members killed in last night's helicopter crash in Kentucky. They remain in our prayers during this time of immense tragedy. In the coming weeks and months, it will be important to have a full investigation into what caused this deadly accident and how future military training fatalities can be prevented on land, air and sea.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his weekly press conference where he highlighted that House Democrats are putting Kids Over Guns while extreme MAGA Republicans put Polluters Over People.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held his weekly press conference where he highlighted how House Democrats are continuing to put People Over Politics while extreme MAGA Republicans are focused on bringing divisive culture wars into classrooms.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 5 – the Politics Over Parents Act. Remarks as delivered:

WASHINGTON, DC – On the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Inside with Jen Psaki where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to protecting Medicare and Social Security and defending our democracy against Republican extremism.

SAN FRANCISCO – Statement from Jeffries spokesperson Christie Stephenson following the Leader's meeting with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco:

LOS ANGELES – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA), Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) held a press conference with current and former SEIU California members to reiterate that House Democrats are committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.