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March 7, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC'S Morning Joe where he previewed President Biden's State of the Union Address and emphasized that Democrats are committed to putting people over politics, while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to engage in political stunts. 

 


March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the House passed the six-bill appropriations minibus: 

House Democrats have made clear from the beginning of this Congress that we will seek bipartisan common ground with our Republican colleagues wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary. 


March 6, 2024

Washington, DC – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on inviting Kevin Meggett of Bedford Stuyvesant to be his guest for President Joe Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address.


March 5, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC'S All In where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are mired in chaos, dysfunction and extremism, House Democrats and President Biden are moving our nation forward to make life better for the American people.

 


March 1, 2024

Brooklyn, NY – Today, in recognition of Women’s History Month, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 


February 29, 2024

Washington, DC — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the conclusion of Black History Month.

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the rich and resilient history of African-Americans in our country. Today, more than ever, in the face of book bans and curriculum challenges, it is imperative that we celebrate the legacies of the giants upon whose shoulders we stand and recommit to liberty and justice for all.


February 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats continue to put people over politics, while extreme MAGA Republicans play political games. 

 


February 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Congressman Tom Suozzi’s appointment to the House Committee on Homeland Security. 


February 28, 2024

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

“Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has had a long and accomplished career in public service, spanning from the Bluegrass State to the United States Senate. At every step, Mitch has been a forceful fighter for the causes he believes in and the people of his home state. 


February 28, 2024

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell and Leader Jeffries along with House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Murray and Vice Chair Collins released the following statement:

“We are in agreement that Congress must work in a bipartisan manner to fund our government.