Press Releases
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “PRESIDENT BIDEN IS LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR AN INCREDIBLE ECONOMIC TURNAROUND”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership pressconference where they highlighted America's 15th straight month of record job growth and the lowest unemployment rate since the pandemic struck the U.S. - all under the leadership of President Biden. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a very robust discussion in Caucus today about a wide variety of issues confronting the American people, but largely focused on … Continue Reading
March 29, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON PRESIDENT BIDEN'S BUDGET: "YOU CAN BOTH INVEST IN AMERICA, HAVE A FAIR TAX CODE, BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE AND REDUCE THE DEFICIT"
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on Bloomberg TV's Balance of Power with David Westin to discuss President Biden's vision for America, which is reflected in his budget focused on fiscal responsibility, safety and security at home and abroad and a commitment to Building a Better America. WESTIN: Let's stay on that subject of the budget and turn to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. He's a Democrat of New York and … Continue Reading
March 29, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO WORKING FAMILIES"
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted House Democrats' work to create jobs, address supply chain issues, lower health care costs and continue to Build a Better America For The People. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Good morning everyone. Let me begin by just acknowledging the sad passing of the Dean of the House of Representatives, Don Young. He loved Alaska, he loved the … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS GATHERED AT THE ISSUES CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS HOW WE'RE BUILDING A BETTER AMERICA FOR THE PEOPLE"
Philadelphia, PA - Today, as the 2022 House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference came to a close, House Democratic leaders outlined the Caucus' vision for the future and marked the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, an extraordinary intervention by President Biden and Democrats that helped crush the virus, save our economy and Build a Better America For The People. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: I'm not sure whether it's day two or day three of the House Democratic Issues Conference, but I … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE BUILDING A BETTER AMERICA"
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on MSNBC's Hallie Jackson Reports ahead of President Biden's State of the Union Address, where he outlined the President's accomplishments thus far and his vision for the future of America. HALLIE JACKSON: You know, there is the potential for this, as we've talked about on the show, a split-screen moment for President Biden tonight to be delivering this speech against the … Continue Reading
February 02, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “THE AMERICA COMPETES ACT WILL INVEST IN THE CREATION OF MILLIONS OF JOBS ACROSS AMERICA”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted the America COMPETES Act, which will strengthen our supply chains and create millions of good-paying jobs. They were joined by DPCC Co-Chairs Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) who announced that House Democrats have held over 1,200 events highlighting the transformational … Continue Reading
January 19, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING AWAY FROM DEMOCRACY"
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted President Biden's historic achievements in his first year in office and the need for the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and end the era of voter suppression once and for all. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a very active Caucus meeting earlier today as we acknowledge and mark the one-year anniversary of … Continue Reading
January 18, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PRESS FORWARD IN THE SPIRIT OF DR. KING"
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 to discuss the need for the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act and end this era of voter suppression once and for all. VIDEO CLIP OF CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: The right to vote is sacred. The right to vote is special. The right to vote is sacrosanct and central to the integrity of our democracy. There are people who died, lost their … Continue Reading
January 11, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “NO MATTER WHAT IT TAKES, WE’RE GOING TO DEFEND OUR DEMOCRACY"
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted House Democrats' commitment to protecting our democracy and fighting back against the voter suppression epidemic taking place across the country. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had our first in-person and hybrid Caucus meeting of the year. It was good to see everyone who is back in town for our first full week, the second session … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE JANUARY 6TH INSURRECTION
WASHINGTON, DC - On the one-year anniversary of the violent insurrection and attack on the U.S. Capitol, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "A year ago today, a violent insurrection took place in the citadel of our democracy, the United States Capitol. Incited by the former disgraced, twice-impeached president of the United States of America, the assault that took place was an attack on the Capitol, the Congress, the Constitution and the … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON PBS: "JANUARY 6 WAS A VIOLENT ATTACK ON THE CONGRESS, THE CAPITOL AND THE CONSTITUTION"
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol. WOODRUFF: Congressman Jeffries, thank you very much for being with us. I believe you heard at least part of what Congressman Nehls was saying, but I want to ask you, you were on the floor of the House on January 6, what memory do you take away from that day? CHAIRMAN … Continue Reading
December 22, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'VE GOT TO FIND A WAY TO GET THE 50 VOTES NECESSARY IN THE SENATE, AND WE CANNOT GIVE UP"
NEW YORK - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer to outline the critical need to get President Biden's Build Back Better Act across the finish line and deliver on behalf of everyday Americans. BLITZER: As you heard, President Biden says he and Senator Manchin can get something done. If that's actually the case, things wouldn't be where they are right now, would they? CHAIRMAN … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT WILL RELIEVE THE PRESSURE THAT EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE EXPERIENCING”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted House Democrats' work to lower costs for everyday Americans and create millions of good-paying jobs. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a robust Caucus meeting today, featuring presentations from the White House. Cecilia Rouse, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Brian Deese, Senior Advisor and Director with respect to … Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS' FOCUS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ON JOBS, THE ECONOMY AND INFLATION”
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe to outline President Biden's historic accomplishments thus far and illustrate how House Democrats plan to communicate them to everyday Americans over the next year. SCARBOROUGH: So, Congressman, you'll get all those polls. You put together the economy, which, you know, for Americans, that's just, you know, kitchen-table issues and inflation, and … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE GOING TO KEEP THE FOCUS ON DELIVERING FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted House Democrats' continued efforts to create jobs and lower costs for everyday Americans, in contrast with the out-of-control House Republican Conference's commitment to chaos, confusion and conspiracy theories. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had another important Caucus discussion earlier today where we were briefed by … Continue Reading
December 01, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “DEMOCRATS DELIVER. REPUBLICANS ARE HAVING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL MELTDOWN.”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted the transformational Build Back Better Act and House Democrats' continued work to create jobs, lower costs and deliver For The People. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Democrats continue to deliver for the American people. We passed the American Rescue Plan, saved the economy in the midst of this pandemic and, because of great … Continue Reading
November 16, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE AGREEMENT IS A WIN FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted the critical investments in the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as well as House Democrats' continued work to drive President Biden's Build Back Better Act across the finish line. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a very productive Caucus meeting earlier today. Most importantly, … Continue Reading
November 16, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES ON CNBC'S SQUAWK BOX: “THE BUILD BACK BETTER AGENDA IS GOING TO HELP REVIVE THAT GREAT AMERICAN MIDDLE-CLASS DREAM”
WASHINGTON, DC - In case you missed it, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box with Becky Quick to discuss President Biden's transformative Build Back Better agenda. QUICK: Joining us now with more on what we can expect is New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. He's the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and Hakeem, you've had your hands filled just trying to make sure that you can wrangle everybody for the votes on this. It's been … Continue Reading
November 05, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT
WASHINGTON, DC - Following the passage of H.R. 3684 - the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "Today, House Democrats delivered real and transformational change to every single American, consistent with our promise that we would fix our broken infrastructure and do it in a comprehensive way. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the largest single federal investment in infrastructure in the … Continue Reading
November 02, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “THE BUILD BACK BETTER AGENDA IS WILDLY POPULAR WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) held a leadership press conference where they highlighted House Democrats' work to bring President Biden's historic Build Back Better Agenda over the finish line. They were joined by DPCC Co-Chairs Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO). CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: We had a very productive and positive meeting earlier … Continue Reading