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February 4, 2024

Dear Colleague:

I write to update you on our continuing efforts to address America’s national security challenges in an increasingly dangerous global environment. 


February 4, 2024

NEW YORK – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to push partisan political stunts, House Democrats are committed to finding bipartisan solutions to deliver for everyday Americans.

 


February 2, 2024

Boston, MA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 353,000 in January:

Today’s January jobs report showed that the American economy continues to improve. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we have seen three straight years of job growth and record-low unemployment. Wages are up, inflation continues to fall and our economy is growing at a strong and stable pace. 


February 2, 2024

Boston, MA — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 353,000 in January:

Today’s January jobs report showed that the American economy continues to improve. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we have seen three straight years of job growth and record-low unemployment. Wages are up, inflation continues to fall and our economy is growing at a strong and stable pace. 


February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to push dangerous political stunts, House Democrats are putting People Over Politics to deliver for working families.

 


January 31, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC'S Morning Joe where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans do nothing for working families and push partisan political stunts, House Democrats are committed to finding bipartisan solutions to deliver for everyday Americans.

 


January 27, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend with Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to put people over politics to grow the middle class while extreme MAGA Republicans attack our freedoms and hurt working families.

 


January 26, 2024

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger announced he will not seek another term in the House of Representatives. 


January 24, 2024

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

Under the leadership of President Biden, Democrats have delivered on our promise to make health care more affordable and accessible for American families. Today’s announcement means that more than 21 million people will have high-quality, affordable health care in 2024, shattering all previous Open Enrollment Period records. 


January 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 

For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade ensured that women in our country had the freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. In 2022, this fundamental right was stripped away by a radical, right-wing Supreme Court majority as part of the extreme MAGA Republican plan to criminalize abortion care, outlaw contraception and march us toward a nationwide abortion ban.