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June 1, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's State of the Union with Dana Bash where he emphasized the unity of House and Senate Democrats in opposing the reckless Republican One Big Ugly Bill and serving as a check and balance on the out-of-control Trump White House.

 


May 26, 2025

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of the late Congressman Charles B. Rangel:

Today, New York City and the nation mourn a giant with the passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel. Known as the Lion of Lenox Avenue, and to me as a friend and mentor, Chairman Rangel was truly one-of-a-kind. He was a patriot, hero, statesman, leader, trailblazer, change agent and champion for justice who made his beloved Harlem, the City of New York and the United States of America a better place for all.


May 22, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. 

 


May 22, 2025

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

Today, every single House Democrat voted to stop the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in American history. The GOP Tax Scam rips healthcare and food assistance away from millions of people in order to provide tax cuts to the wealthy, the well-off and the well-connected. 


May 22, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 


May 21, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

Donald Trump promised to love and cherish Medicaid. Instead, his One Big Ugly Bill represents the largest healthcare cut in our country’s history. Millions of people will lose their Medicaid coverage and hardworking American taxpayers will be forced to pay higher premiums, copays and deductibles. 


May 21, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

The Democratic Caucus, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the country have lost a hardworking, humble and honorable public servant with the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly. 


May 20, 2025

Dear Speaker Johnson and Chairwoman Foxx:

We write with respect to your unprecedented decision to hold a Rules Committee Meeting on President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” at 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, during the dead of night.


May 19, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse released the following statement: 
 


May 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the GOP Tax Scam that kicks nearly 14 million people off their healthcare and takes food away from millions of Americans to give huge tax breaks to billionaires.