Media

September 9, 2024

Dear Colleague:

I write to discuss the upcoming legislative work period as we approach the beginning of a new fiscal year on October 1, 2024.

San Francisco, CA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 142,000 in August:

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

I am saddened and horrified by today’s shooting at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn. My prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. 

The parade is a beautiful display of culture and community that I have been honored to attend over the years, including this year. Every American should be able to celebrate their heritage without the threat of gun violence. 

CHICAGO, IL – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

This morning, the Silk City, the Garden State and the United States of America lost a giant with the passing of our beloved brother Bill Pascrell, Jr. Throughout his decades of public service, Bill was a tenacious fighter for his native New Jersey, whether as a leader in the New Jersey General Assembly, Mayor of the City of Paterson or fourteen-term Member of the U.S. House.

Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the Biden-Harris administration’s creation of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument.

With President Biden’s signature, a national monument has been designated at the site where a mob of white residents burned down homes and businesses across Springfield’s Black community. Two Black men were lynched and thousands of Black residents were forced to flee. Only one perpetrator was ever convicted for their participation in this atrocity.

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

Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Cori Bush: 

A proud daughter of St. Louis, Congresswoman Cori Bush has kept her community at the forefront of her service in the People’s House. Time after time, Cori rose on behalf of St. Louis, and has been a relentless advocate for reproductive freedom, gun violence prevention and access to affordable housing. 

San Francisco, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking five years since the deadly shooting in El Paso, Texas.