Press Releases
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “DONALD TRUMP CONTINUES TO TAKE A BLOW TORCH TO OUR DEMOCRACY”
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held a House Democratic Leadership press conference, where they outlined the new Democratic relief effort to aid Americans suffering from the pandemic. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: [...] We just concluded a 90-minute Caucus call where we discussed our continuing efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic and to meet the moment that we are in right now, despite the fact that the … Continue Reading
September 23, 2020
TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES APPLAUDS VICTORY FOR SENIORS IN CONTINUING RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON - Following the passage of H.R. 8337, which includes provisions to prevent an up-to-$50 per month hike in Medicare Part B premiums, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families (TFAF) leadership released the following statement: "Throughout this Congress, House Democrats have never lost sight of our commitment to fight skyrocketing health care costs for the people, especially those most vulnerable to cost increases, like older Americans on a fixed income," said … Continue Reading
September 22, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “200,000 AMERICANS DEAD. DONALD TRUMP AND THE SENATE CONTINUE TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT.”
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held a House Democratic Leadership press conference, where they paid tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's monumental legacy and denounced Republican refusal to help the millions of American families suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Earlier today, we had a Caucus call, which began with a special tribute to the life and the legacy of … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG
NEW YORK - Upon the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following statement: "Tonight, our nation mourns the loss of a brilliant jurist, trailblazer for equality and fearless advocate for gender, racial and social justice. Justice Ginsburg's native Brooklyn mourns the loss of its favorite daughter, whose grit and courage have forever left their mark on America. Justice Ginsburg occupies a singular place in history for … Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WE EXPECT TO BE HERE AS LONG AS IT TAKES IN ORDER TO GET SOMETHING DONE ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held a House Democratic Leadership press conference, where they outlined the long-overdue, yet still inadequate response by Senate Republicans to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for an extraordinary solution. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: […] We had a very robust discussion as to where we are in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for a continued aggressive and … Continue Reading
August 28, 2020
TASK FORCE ON AGING AND FAMILIES DEMANDS REVERSAL OF DESTRUCTIVE POSTAL CUTBACKS
WASHINGTON - Today, the Task Force on Aging & Families, led by Co-Chair Doris Matsui (D-CA) along with Rep. Deb Haaland (D-NM), demanded in a letter that USPS Postmaster General DeJoy immediately reverse harmful policies that have delayed the delivery of social security checks and jeopardized the financial security of senior citizens and individuals with disabilities. The letter, signed by 23 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, comes two days after Postmaster General DeJoy … Continue Reading
August 11, 2020
TASK FORCE ON AGING AND FAMILIES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ACTION DESTABILIZING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
WASHINGTON - In response to President Trump's executive action destabilizing Social Security and Medicare, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families released the following statement: "Americans are facing both a public health crisis and an economic one due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is nothing short of cruel that President Trump has chosen this moment to plunge Social Security and Medicare into chaos, along with the millions of children and older Americans who … Continue Reading
July 27, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON MITCH MCCONNELL: “HE’S BEEN STUMBLING, FUMBLING AND BUMBLING”
WASHINGTON - Today, Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) appeared on MSNBC's The ReidOut to discuss Republicans' lackluster and late response to the COVID-19 crisis. JOY REID: You know, when you hear this, combine the fact that Donald Trump is completely confused, there is complete confusion in the messaging coming out of the White House. The other piece of confusion that I see, respectfully, is out of what's happening in Congress right now. You have Mitch McConnell wearing a mask in a … Continue Reading
July 06, 2020
NATIONAL SECURITY TASK FORCE LAUDS ADVANCEMENT OF FY21 NDAA FOR THE PEOPLE
WASHINGTON -- Today, the leadership of the House Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force highlighted the unanimous passage of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act through the House Armed Services Committee last week. The NDAA heads to the House floor with several provisions championed by National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) to honor and protect our nation's servicemembers, create jobs and support critical … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES DEMANDS ANSWERS ON WRONGFUL ELDERLY EVICTIONS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WASHINGTON - Over a week has passed since disturbing reports emerged of thousands of vulnerable older Americans being wrongfully discharged from nursing homes across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to continued CMS and HHS inaction to stop these evictions, today, House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families (TFAF) Co-Chairs Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Doris Matsui (CA-6) and Conor Lamb (PA-17) along with Vice Chairs Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Debbie … Continue Reading
June 08, 2020
READOUT: HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CONFERENCE CALL ON JUNE 8, 2020
Chairman Hakeem Jeffries and Vice Chair Katherine Clark convened a telephone meeting of the House Democratic Caucus at 4:00 p.m. ET. Members of the Caucus heard brief updates from leadership before engaging in a robust discussion of the transformative Justice in Policing Act of 2020, guided by Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler. As Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and other Members of … Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
READOUT: DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FAMILY DISCUSSION ON RACE
Chairman Hakeem Jeffries and Vice Chair Katherine Clark convened a telephone meeting of the House Democratic Caucus at 4:00 p.m. ET. Members of the Caucus heard brief updates from leadership before engaging in a robust family dialogue about race in America, drawing on the insights of Bryan Stevenson and Robin DiAngelo and uplifting the lived experiences of Members from throughout the House Democratic Caucus. In his introduction of Equal Justice Initiative founder and executive director, … Continue Reading
May 22, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS CRITICAL BENEFITS AMID COVID-19
WASHINGTON - Today, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families (TFAF) leadership announced the introduction of the COVID-19 Recovery for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act of 2020. As the pandemic continues to have a disproportionate impact on America's older Americans, their families and caregivers, this measure would make additional investments in our nation's most vulnerable populations' access to quality health care, food security and financial security. A similar … Continue Reading
May 20, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES LEADERSHIP RESPONDS TO USDA'S EXPANDED SNAP ONLINE PURCHASING PROGRAM
Today, The House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families leadership released the following statement responding to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service's announcement that it will expand the SNAP online purchasing program to 13 additional states: "Older Americans should never have to decide between their health and safety and putting food on the table. Especially considering the increased risk posed by COVID-19, seniors relying on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program … Continue Reading
May 07, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATS FIGHT FOR STRONGER SECURITY MEASURES IN NURSING HOMES AMID COVID-19
WASHINGTON - This week, as nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the country continue to be ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families (TFAF) leadership took steps to promote maximum safety for nursing home residents and caregivers by continuing pressure on the Trump administration and introducing life-saving legislation. Task Force on Aging and Families Co-Chairs Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Doris Matsui (CA-6), and Conor Lamb … Continue Reading
May 05, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES OUTLINES PROTECTIONS FOR SENIORS, LOVED ONES AND CAREGIVERS AMID COVID-19
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families (TFAF) Co-Chairs Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL), Doris Matsui (CA) and Conor Lamb (PA) along with TFAF Vice Chairs Debbie Dingell (MI), Ayanna Pressley (MA) and Ted Deutch (FL) joined Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries to discuss the crisis facing Older Americans and their families amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman Jeffries and the TFAF leadership emphasized that House Democrats will continue to fight for protections … Continue Reading
April 27, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES OUTLINES BLUEPRINT FOR PROTECTING OLDER AMERICANS AMID COVID-19
WASHINGTON - Today, following last week's House vote to provide additional support for small businesses, hospitals, health care workers and all Americans, House Democrats' Task Force on Aging and Families announced a set of principles guiding its efforts in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The blueprint builds on the Task Force's previously announced Older Americans Bill of Rights, a comprehensive framework to keep Older Americans and their families healthy, safe and financially … Continue Reading
April 08, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES LEADERSHIP CALLS ON USDA TO EXPAND SNAP ONLINE PURCHASING PROGRAM
WASHINGTON - Today, House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families (TFAF) Co-Chairs Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), Doris Matsui (CA-6), and Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Vice Chairs Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), along with Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), sent a letter to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue calling for an immediate nationwide expansion of the Online Purchasing Pilot for the … Continue Reading
March 30, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON CORONAVIRUS-RELATED ATTACKS ON ASIAN AMERICANS: “WE WILL NOT STAND FOR RACISM. WE WILL NOT STAND FOR HATRED. WE WILL NOT STAND FOR XENOPHOBIA.”
NEW YORK - This week, Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Katherine Chair Clark (D-MA) led a video press conference with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (D-CA), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Karen Bass (D-CA), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and CAPAC First Vice Chair Grace Meng (NY-08) to address recent violence and xenophobia targeted at the Asian American community as a result of the COVID-19 … Continue Reading
March 10, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “TRUMP WAS AT A FLORIDA GOLF RESORT HANGING OUT WITH THE BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB IN THE MIDST OF A GLOBAL EPIDEMIC.”
WASHINGTON - This week, Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held the House Democratic leadership's weekly press conference, where they provided updates on the coronavirus and steps House Democrats are taking to keep Americans safe and the economy on the right track. They were joined by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee and Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA), who worked as an emergency physician and on several public health … Continue Reading