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Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to call for a Conference Committee on a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and make clear that House Democrats will not vote for legislation that harms the American people.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Donald Trump and House Republicans are putting their unpopular, far-right extremism ahead of the national security of the American people. They have abandoned a historically bipartisan legislative process, choosing to deny Floor debate on any substantive Democratic amendments and undermine the role of Congress as a check and balance on an out-of-control administration.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
I am shocked by the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Political violence of any kind and against any individual is unacceptable and completely incompatible with American values. We pray for his family during this tragedy.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he called out Donald Trump and House Republicans for failing to lower costs and affirmed that Democrats will not vote to rubber stamp the reckless, right-wing attack on everyday Americans.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of Virginia’s 11th Congressional District special election:
Today, Representative Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives and the most senior U.S. government official of Cabo Verdean ancestry, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a Congressional resolution recognizing half a century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) co-sponsors the resolution.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Rep. Jasmine Crockett to announce appointments to the January 6th subcommittee.
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement announcing the Members who will serve on the new January 6th subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee:
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
It is my privilege to announce the appointment of Congressman Brendan Boyle as the Democratic head of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly for the 119th Congress. Rep. Boyle will capably fill out the term of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly.