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January 31, 2025

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke and representatives from Citymeals, early childhood development centers and local violence interruption organizations to highlight how the Republican Rip Off steals taxpayer money from hardworking Americans to reward billionaire donors and wealthy corporations. 

 


January 30, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

As we await details on what caused the horrific collision last night at Washington National Airport, our prayers continue to be with the victims, their families and the first responders executing search and rescue operations. 


January 28, 2025

Dear Colleague:

I write with respect to the illegal Trump administration order purporting to freeze federal taxpayer funds that have been lawfully appropriated by Congress. 


January 26, 2025

Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

I am appalled by the antisemitic vandalization of a beloved restaurant in Brooklyn. Antisemitism in any form is an affront to our values and has no place in New York City or throughout America. We stand with the owners as well as the Jewish community and are thankful for the swift law enforcement response. The perpetrators of this vile attack must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

 


January 23, 2025

Washington, DC – At a press conference earlier today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was asked about attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. He responded as follows:

 


January 23, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to increase costs on everyday Americans through their extreme budget plan. 

 


January 21, 2025

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

House Republicans are celebrating pardons issued to a bloodthirsty mob that violently assaulted police officers on January 6, 2021. What happened to backing the Blue? 

Far right extremists have become the party of lawlessness and disorder. Don’t ever lecture America again. About anything.


January 20, 2025

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

While Cecile Richards may have been born into public service, she affirmatively chose to follow her mother’s footsteps and dedicate her life’s work to the fight for freedom for all Americans. 


January 19, 2025

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Meet The Press with Kristen Welker where he emphasized that House Democrats remain focused on lowering costs for hardworking American taxpayers while Republicans engage in partisan gamesmanship.  

 


January 17, 2025

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

Today, I am pleased to reappoint Congressman Jim Himes as the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. With several years of distinguished service on the Committee, Congressman Himes has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to America’s national security, while preserving the Constitutional rights of our citizens.