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San Juan, Puerto Rico – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
As Americans, there is no higher responsibility nor a greater moral obligation than to be there for the people who have been there for our country. Each year on Veterans Day, our nation comes together to thank and honor those who have served and defended our freedom, in addition to recommitting ourselves to protecting those who have protected us.
Brooklyn, NY – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman Derek Kilmer announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:
Whether as a Member of Congress, State Senator, State Representative or economic development expert, Derek Kilmer has spent his career bringing people together to make life better for Washington families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are once again recklessly driving us toward a government shutdown, House Democrats will continue to fight back against extremism.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Alex Wagner Tonight where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against MAGA extremism and Republican attempts to criminalize abortion care.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor about extreme MAGA Republican attempts to criminalize abortion nationwide and to impose their deeply unpopular extreme right-wing agenda on the American people.
Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement marking one month since the horrific events of October 7th:
Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Jeffries released the following statement:
This afternoon, it was reported that the U.S. Capitol Police arrested a suspect who was heavily armed on the Capitol complex. As we await more information, the safety of our Members and of our staff remains of paramount importance. Weapons of war have no place on our streets and I am grateful to the brave members of the USCP who acted swiftly to apprehend the suspect and protect the Capitol Hill community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to engage in brinksmanship and political stunts, House Democrats are ready and willing to get back to the business of the American people.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October:
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
House Democrats look forward to passing bipartisan national security legislation that strongly supports Israel, continues our commitment to Ukraine and provides urgent humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians. We just need our Republican colleagues to stop playing dangerous political games and join us.