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December 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor regarding House Republicans recklessly following the orders of Donald Trump and Elon Musk and reneging on the deal they negotiated to avoid a government shutdown.

 


December 19, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement via Bluesky: 

 


December 19, 2024

 

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference to highlight that while Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement to fund the government, House Republicans are following orders to shut down the government and hurt the American people.  

 


December 19, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement via Bluesky: 

 


December 18, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, joined by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that House Republicans are hurting working-class Americans as they move to shut down the government.  

 


December 18, 2024

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


December 17, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly. 


December 11, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to lower the cost of living for hardworking Americans while pushing back against Republican efforts to reward the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of Social Security and Medicare.

 


December 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

“I am honored to announce that Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congresswoman Nanette Barragán will serve as the three Co-Chairs of the Steering & Policy Committee for the 119th Congress. These distinguished leaders will work alongside me and the entire leadership team to ensure that every Democratic Member of the House is fully engaged and empowered to serve America. 


December 6, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to seek bipartisan solutions and put People Over Politics to make life better for hardworking American taxpayers.