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July 22, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the American people over increasing funding for Operation Epic Failure in the Middle East.

 


July 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: 


July 21, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, alongside Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and others, in support of the discharge petition to force a vote on the American Dream and Promise Act.

 


July 20, 2026
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Last Word, where he made clear that Democrats will continue pushing back against this reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East that continues to take American lives and fight to drive down the high cost of living and end the rampant corruption plaguing our government.

July 20, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

I am grateful to law enforcement for their swift actions to stop an attack at 26 Federal Plaza this morning, for successfully apprehending the suspect and for keeping the people of New York City safe. Acts of terror and violence have no place in our City and will never be tolerated. The individual responsible for this must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 


July 16, 2026
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

July 16, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are ignoring the needs of everyday Americans, House Democrats remain committed to driving down the high cost of living and making life better for the American people.

 


July 14, 2026
I write in connection with United States policy toward Israel, the Palestinian people and in the Middle East.

July 13, 2026

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


July 13, 2026

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats remain committed to pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on our communities and will continue working to lower costs, protect our healthcare and clean up corruption.