Hakeem S. Jeffries

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTEMPTED SHOOTING AT HINDU TEMPLE Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled by the attempted mass shooting targeting Indian Americans at a Hindu place of worship in Illinois. My thoughts are with the entire community…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “WE’RE GOING TO RELENTLESSLY FOCUS ON OUR AFFORDABILITY AGENDA” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW s The Weeknight, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to holding the crooks who are ripping off the American people…

JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON THE RAID ON ILHAN OMAR’S HOME Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: The Trump administration’s raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: “WE’RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference in Brooklyn, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, making healthcare affordable and holding the crooks…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT MARKING THREE YEARS SINCE THE TERRORIST ATTACK OF OCTOBER 7 Today, to mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists intent on destroying…

LEADER JEFFRIES AT THE CAPITOL: “DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN THE ECONOMY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE PAYING THE PRICE” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, where he highlighted the contrast between Republicans, who have…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: “EVERYDAY AMERICANS NEED US TO DECISIVELY ACT IN ORDER TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS News Hour, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America and holding the crooks…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN PROVIDENCE: “AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE HAS TO BE A RIGHT AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN” Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters following a roundtable in Providence with Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) and local…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: “PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC s Squawk Box, where he made clear that unlike Donald Trump and Republicans, House Democrats are committed to fiscally responsible behavior in the…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE DISGUSTED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN This Morning Weekend, where he made clear that House Democrats are relentlessly focused on fighting for an affordable…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN THE CAPITOL: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE RUNNING TOWARD THE FINISH LINE AND REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, where he emphasized that while Republicans have neglected to make life better for the American people and…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN PROVIDENCE: “AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE HAS TO BE A RIGHT AVAILABLE TO EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN” Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters following a roundtable in Providence with Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) and local…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RISE OF ANTI-SOUTH ASIAN HATE Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The disturbing rise of targeted, vile and bigoted hate against our South Asian communities shocks the conscience. Just this week, a Sikh driver in Wyoming…

LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF DONALD TRUMP AND THE FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability with Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm elections, House…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: “WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump s authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global…

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JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON H.R. 5334 Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: We unequivocally support the Ukrainian people in their courageous fight for freedom against…

LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE ARE COMMITTED TO THIS FIGHT FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press event with the House Democratic Caucus and advocates on the Capitol steps, where he emphasized that as people…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP’S INFLATIONARY POLICIES Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For the past 605 days, Donald Trump has unilaterally implemented an onslaught of failed, inflationary policies that have blown up our economy, leaving…

LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN EVERTON BLAIR House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Everton Blair to be appointed to the Committee on Financial Services. “Today, I am honored to announce that the Democratic…

JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.1486 Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump’s out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic…

House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database Washington, D.C. — For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the…

LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT A HOAX” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that as President Trump and Republicans continue to fail to make life better for the American people, House…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: “DONALD TRUMP HAS BROKEN EVERY PROMISE THAT HE’S PRESENTED” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC s This Week with George Stephanopoulos, where he made clear that while Republicans have abandoned the American people, House Democrats will continue to…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN DENVER: “PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THE TRUMP ECONOMY” Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters following a roundtable in Denver with Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), local elected officials and members of the Greater Metro Denver…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF LONNIE G. BUNCH III Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: The career of Lonnie G. Bunch III has been defined by his work to tell the unvarnished truth of the story of America. The first African American…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN LAS VEGAS: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ORGANIZED LABOR” Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and local labor leaders for a press avail, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to standing up…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON H.R. 4795 Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Our Jewish brothers and sisters deserve safety and security on campuses across the nation, and I continue to oppose the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Unfortunately,…

LEADER JEFFRIES: “THERE’S A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THE UNBELIEVABLE LEVELS OF CORRUPTION AND THE CONTINUED RISE IN THE COST OF LIVING” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to prioritize the…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF GLORIA STEINEM Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the death of Gloria Steinem: Gloria Steinem was a trailblazing journalist, organizer and champion for equality whose far-reaching impact has forever changed…

JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON RULE VOTE Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: “The decision by two of our colleagues to blindside the entire House Democratic Caucus and join with the Republican…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON PIERRE DAMAS BEL Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am heartbroken by the senseless death of Pierre Damas Bel. Like hundreds of thousands of Haitians, Pierre fled dangerous conditions and received temporary protected…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN VOTER SUPPRESSION LEGISLATION Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: House Republicans continue to desperately push toxic voter suppression legislation instead of working to make life more affordable for everyday…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN THE CAPITOL: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans break their promises to the American people and the cost of living continues…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “WE’RE COMMITTED TO ACTUALLY FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW s PoliticsNation, on the show s 15th anniversary, where he made clear that House Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: “IT’S TIME FOR US TO GET INTO SOME GOOD TROUBLE Today, joined by members of the Congressional Black Caucus, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered remarks at the 63rd Anniversary event for the March on Washington hosted by…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “WE’RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN s The Situation Room, where he emphasized that with 70 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and holding Donald…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION ON MAIL-IN VOTING Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The sycophantic Supreme Court majority’s decision in the vote-by-mail case is sowing chaos in service to Donald Trump’s effort to undermine our free and…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN NJ: “DELANEY HALL NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congresswoman Analilia Mejia joined Congressman Rob Menendez, clergy members, local elected officials, former detainees and families impacted by the Trump administration s mass deportation…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT ANNIVERSARY Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, striking a decisive blow against the inhumanity of Jim Crow and…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON NY1: “OUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS THAT WE’RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1 s Inside City Hall, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm election, House Democrats are unified in their commitment to…

LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE HOST ROCHESTER VOTER PROTECTION SHADOW HEARING National and local experts discuss election administration, voting rights and coordinated preparation ahead of the 2026 midterms. Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Congressman Joe Morelle,…

LEADER JEFFRIES IN BUFFALO: “WE’RE GOING TO FIGHT TO MAKE HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Rep. Tim Kennedy and local leaders for a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain united in the fight against…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: “PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “WE ARE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN s State of the Union, where he outlined how with 100 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are going to continue to push back on Republican extremism and fight to…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “IT’S TIME TO MOVE THE COUNTRY IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW s PoliticsNation, where he reiterated that nearly 100 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are united in our commitment to lowering the high…

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN CLEO FIELDS House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Congressman Cleo Fields announced his decision not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives: Throughout his distinguished career in public service,…

JOINT STATEMENT FROM TRI-CAUCUS, DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP ON MACE RESOLUTION WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) and…

LEADER JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while House Republicans are failing the American people on every front, Democrats are fighting to lower costs, protect…

LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: “REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN’T FEED THE POOR” Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House…