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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are marching to criminalize abortion nationwide and failing Americans with stunts instead of solutions, Democrats are putting people over politics to deliver for the American people.
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to support our allies and work to prevent a dangerous government shutdown.
Dear Colleague,
I write with respect to the continuing resolution we will consider this week on the House floor.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while House Democrats work to deliver for everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans continue to double down on their partisan stunts.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement on the bipartisan topline appropriations agreement:
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
The insurrection on January 6, 2021 was a violent attack on the Congress, the Capitol and the Constitution that must never happen again. A dangerous mob, incited by the former president, stormed and desecrated the Citadel of our democracy to hunt down Members of Congress, halt the peaceful transfer of power and overturn the results of a free and fair election.
Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in December:
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
I join the people of Texas and the entire House Democratic Caucus family in mourning the loss of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Affectionately known to many as EBJ, Congresswoman Johnson was a trailblazing icon, transformational public servant and legendary member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Brooklyn, NY – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement on the clemency actions taken by President Joe Biden.
“The failed War on Drugs began more than 50 years ago when Richard Nixon declared drug abuse public enemy number one. At the time, there were an estimated 300,000 people incarcerated in America. Today, there are approximately 1.8 million, and they are disproportionately Black and Latino.