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Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:

The disgusting statement by Clay Higgins about the Haitian community is vile, racist and beneath the dignity of the United States House of Representatives. He must be held accountable for dishonorable conduct that is unbecoming of a Member of Congress.

Clay Higgins is an election-denying, conspiracy-peddling racial arsonist who is a disgrace to the People’s House. This is who they have become.

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted the dangers of Trump's Project 2025 and House Democrats' commitment to putting people over politics, avoiding a government shutdown and protecting our freedoms.

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and the Democratic Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing on Trump's Project 2025 and its devastating impact on hardworking American taxpayers. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the Steering and Policy Committee has recommended that Congresswoman LaMonica McIver be appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Small Business. 

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

From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight MAGA extremism whenever necessary. That is the framework through which we have evaluated all legislation under consideration. 

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that Democrats remain committed to putting People Over Politics, while extreme MAGA Republicans are threatening to shut down the government so they can jam Trump’s Project 2025 down the throats of the American people.

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

Political violence has no place in a civilized society. I am thankful that former President Trump is safe and that the alleged perpetrator is in custody. He should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 

Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month:

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, vibrancy and achievements of the more than 63 million Hispanic and Latino Americans across our country.