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September 9, 2025

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. 


September 8, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


September 8, 2025

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.

 


September 8, 2025

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:


September 5, 2025

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. 


September 5, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:


September 4, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that House Republicans are desperately clinging on to power as their One Big Ugly Law becomes increasingly unpopular.

 


September 2, 2025

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to fight to lower the high cost of living, fix our broken healthcare system and clean up corruption.

 


September 2, 2025

Dear Colleague:

I write as we return to Washington to fight on behalf of the American people during this incredibly pivotal September legislative session.


September 1, 2025

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Jerry Nadler announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

For nearly five decades in public service, Congressman Jerry Nadler has been a relentless fighter for justice, civil rights and liberties and the fundamental promise of equality for all.