Press Releases
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON CORONAVIRUS: “OUR JOB IS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WITH THE FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW”
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 outlined steps that Congress is taking to keep all Americans protected from the coronavirus. They were joined by Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA), a pediatrician and the only female doctor in Congress and Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), who previously served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … Continue Reading
February 28, 2020
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES INTRODUCES OLDER AMERICANS BILL OF RIGHTS
WASHINGTON - Today, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families, led by Co-Chairs Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Conor Lamb (D-PA), and Vice Chairs Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Ted Deutch (D-FL), announced the introduction of the Older Americans Bill of Rights. The resolution, which identifies and establishes fundamental rights that every older American and their families deserve, is centered … Continue Reading
February 26, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON GOP: “THEY DON’T HAVE A PLAN TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE ACA. THEY HAVE A PLAN TO REPEAL AND DISPLACE CHILDREN LIKE XIOMARA.”
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 exposed President Trump's attack on Medicaid benefits needed by vulnerable seniors, children with disabilities like Xiomara and American families. Xiomara, who joined Chairman Jeffries and Vice Chair Clark at today's press conference, was born with a number of serious medical conditions and is thriving today as a result … Continue Reading
February 26, 2020
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIRMAN HAKEEM JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES 2020 ISSUES CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries announced that House Democrats will convene for their annual Issues Conference on April 1-3, 2020. The conference will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, home to the founding of our nation and the laws that guide it. "One year ago, House Democrats set out on a bold mission to create a government of the people, by the people and For The People," said Caucus Chairman Jeffries. "Together, we have passed 275 bipartisan bills … Continue Reading
February 05, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “A SHREDDER WASN’T AVAILABLE AND SO SHE DID WHAT SHE NEEDED TO DO”
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 called on President Trump to demand Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hold a vote on the 400 bills, 275 of which are bipartisan, passed by House Democrats, including the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a very lively discussion within the Caucus about continuing House Democratic Caucus priorities … Continue Reading
January 14, 2020
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WE’RE GOING TO KEEP THE FOCUS ON THE STUNNING CORRUPT ABUSE OF POWER ENGAGED IN BY DONALD TRUMP”
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 outlined the next steps on impeachment as well as the more than 400 bills House Democrats passed in 2019 that continue to sit on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's desk. They were joined by DPCC Chair Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) and Co-Chairs Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) to highlight House … Continue Reading
December 18, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: “EVERYTHING IS AT STAKE IN TERMS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC THAT WE HAVE, THAT WE HOLD AND THAT WE CHERISH”
WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined MSNBC's Morning Joe where he exposed the president's abuse of power and affirmed the constitutional responsibility of all Members of Congress to hold him accountable as the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on articles of impeachment today. [CLIP: THURSDAY'S JUDICIARY HEARING ON IMPEACHMENT] CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Let's actually go through the facts. We're here today … Continue Reading
December 17, 2019
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS NATIONAL SECURITY TASK FORCE PRAISES SENATE ADOPTION OF NDAA CONFERENCE REPORT, CALLS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP TO SWIFTLY SIGN INTO LAW
WASHINGTON - Following Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), House Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) along with Co-Founder and Chair Emeritus Seth Moulton (D-MA) released the following statement praising the advancement of the measure and urging President Trump to sign it into law. All four Members serve on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). "This … Continue Reading
December 17, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “THIS WEEK ALONE SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY IN THE HOUSE AND A REPUBLICAN MAJORITY”
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 recapped a successful year that included the passage of nearly 400 bills and a continued commitment to hold the president accountable. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: The House Democratic majority this year has passed approximately 400 bills and sent them to the Senate. Approximately 275 of those bills are bipartisan in nature. 100 … Continue Reading
December 13, 2019
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS TASK FORCE ON AGING & FAMILIES PRAISES HOUSE PASSAGE OF LOWER DRUG COSTS NOW ACT
WASHINGTON - Following yesterday's passage of H.R. 3, The Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families Co-Chairs Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Conor Lamb (D-PA) along with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) applauded the resounding passage of bipartisan legislation to address the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs, a cruel financial burden on … Continue Reading
December 11, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WE IN AMERICA PAY MORE FOR THE SAME DRUG THAN OTHER DEVELOPED NATIONS IN THE WORLD…WE’RE DETERMINED TO CHANGE THAT”
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 outlined House Democrats' Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will reduce the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs and save American taxpayers nearly $500 billion over the next 10 years. This monumental legislation will be voted on this week. They were joined by Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL), former Secretary of Health and … Continue Reading
November 19, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WE DEDICATE THIS COUNTDOWN CLOCK TO DO-NOTHING DONALD AND MISSING-IN-ACTION MITCH MCCONNELL BECAUSE OF THEIR FAILURE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE GUN VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC.”
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held the House Democratic leadership's weekly press conference, where they continued to pressure Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring the Bipartisan Background Checks Act up for a vote in the wake of recent mass shootings. They were joined by Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), a strong advocate for gun safety legislation, whose father died in a senseless act … Continue Reading
November 13, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WE DIDN’T COME TO CONGRESS TO IMPEACH THIS PRESIDENT OR ANY PRESIDENT, BUT DUTY REQUIRES WE PURSUE THIS INQUIRY BECAUSE NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.”
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held the House Democratic leadership's weekly press conference, where they addressed the president's relentless attacks on Dreamers and sabotage of our nation's health care. They were joined by freshman Democratic leaders Rep. Joe Neguse and Rep. Veronica Escobar, who was elected to this position by her colleagues today CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Today is a very serious day. It's … Continue Reading
November 06, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “AMBASSADOR TAYLOR’S TESTIMONY WILL CONFIRM THAT THE PRESIDENT BETRAYED HIS OATH OF OFFICE”
NEW YORK - In case you missed it, the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined CNN's The Situation Room, where he outlined President Trump's abuse of power and what to expect next as part of the impeachment inquiry. WOLF BLITZER: As you know, the House has released the transcripts now from the deposition of the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, Bill Taylor. Lawmakers will have the chance to question Bill Taylor once again next week during the first round of … Continue Reading
October 29, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “DO US A FAVOR, THOUGH.” FIVE WORDS THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held the House Democratic leadership's weekly press conference, where they outlined Democrats' signature health care bill, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which will save American taxpayers roughly $345 billion dollars and drive down the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs. Additionally, they emphasized holding the president accountable and ensuring that no one is above … Continue Reading
October 28, 2019
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS NATIONAL SECURITY TASK FORCE REACTS TO DEATH OF ISIS LEADER
WASHINGTON - Following the announcement of the death of ISIS leader Abu Al-Baghdadi, House Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM), Founder and Chair Emeritus Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) applauded our military and intelligence agencies and continued the call for a strong partnership with our allies in the region. "This is a very meaningful … Continue Reading
October 27, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “THE MILITARY SHOULD BE COMMENDED. THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY SHOULD BE COMMENDED. THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE DELTA FORCE WHO CARRIED OUT THIS OPERATION SHOULD BE COMMENDED.”
NEW YORK - In case you missed it, the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined NBC's Meet the Press, where he discussed the death of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi and House Democrats' ongoing, methodical progress in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump's abuse of power. CHUCK TODD: […] Obviously, there were a few other topics I want to talk to you about, but the news of the morning, the killing of al-Baghdadi. Your initial reaction to it, and I'm … Continue Reading
October 22, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WHAT WE’VE SEEN OUT OF 1600 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE IS A PETULANT CHILD”
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held the House Democratic leadership's weekly press conference, where they outlined Democrats' signature health care bill, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which stops drug companies from ripping off everyday Americans while charging other countries less for the same drug. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a very active discussion earlier today about one of the top priorities in the … Continue Reading
October 21, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON TRUMP ADMIN: “CHAOS, CRISIS, CONFUSION, CORRUPTION AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY”
NEW YORK - In case you missed it, the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) joined MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes before a live studio audience, where he exposed the president's abuse of power and blatant disregard for the United States Constitution. CHRIS HAYES: […] Someone said something the other day, said it's like when you shake the tree, all these crimes fall out. Like, why would you stop shaking the tree and keep the inquiry limited to the scope … Continue Reading
October 16, 2019
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON TRUMP WRONGDOING: “REPUBLICANS CANNOT DEFEND THE INDEFENSIBLE.”
WASHINGTON - This week, House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Caucus Vice Chair Katherine Clark (D-MA) held the House Democratic leadership's weekly press conference where they outlined Democrats' signature health care bill, The Lower Drug Costs Now Act, as well as the upcoming SHIELD Act aimed at keeping our elections safe from foreign interference. They were also joined by the co-chairs of the House Democratic Caucus' National Security Task Force, Rep. Xochitl Torres Small … Continue Reading