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Chairman Aguilar: The GOP’s One Big Ugly Bill is fundamentally un-American
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone and House Democrats for a press conference on Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Donald Trump promised the American people that he … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: The Trump-Vance Project 2025 threatens to undermine our democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on how the Trump-Vance Project 2025 threatens to take over the government, jeopardizes American freedoms and harms working families and seniors. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. I want to start by offering the condolences of the entire House Democratic Caucus to the family and friends of our beloved Sheila Jackson Lee, our amazing colleague whose energy and spirit will be deeply … Continue Reading
July 09, 2024
Chairman Aguilar: Donald Trump cannot be allowed near the Oval Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference highlighting the danger of the former president’s Project 2025 and the failure of House Republicans to deliver for the American people. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us. Earlier this morning Leader Jeffries, Whip Clark, Vice Chair Lieu and I heard from our Caucus as we discussed how we can come together to solve problems on behalf of the American … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Our economic agenda is working and the middle class is growing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference alongside DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and Appropriations Committee Vice Ranking Member Grace Meng on House Democrats’ accomplishments and commitment to putting People Over Politics ahead of the August district work period. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Pleased to be joined by colleagues here today, Vice Chair Ted Lieu, DPCC Chair Joe Neguse and the Appropriations Vice … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: Extreme MAGA Republicans are leading the country toward a reckless government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference alongside Representatives Raul Ruiz and Mikie Sherrill on how House Democrats are delivering for veterans through the historic PACT Act while extreme MAGA Republicans threaten veterans’ benefits through a reckless government shutdown. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning, good morning. Pleased to be joined with colleagues, Congressman Raul Ruiz and Congresswoman Mikie Sherril. We begin … Continue Reading
July 16, 2023
Joint House Democratic Leadership Statement on the Relationship Between the United States and Israel
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:"Israel is not a racist state. As a Jewish and Democratic nation, Israel was founded 75 years ago on the principle of complete equality of social and political rights for all of its citizens irrespective of religion, race or sex, as codified in its Declaration of Independence. America and Israel have a uniquely special … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: “Extreme MAGA Republicans have chosen to hijack the historically bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act to continue attacking reproductive freedom and jamming their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people.House Republicans have turned what should be a meaningful investment in our men and women in … Continue Reading
July 12, 2023
Chairman Aguilar: House Democrats and the Biden-Harris Administration have built a resilient economic recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a leadership press conference on how Bidenomics and House Democrats’ People Over Politics agenda are growing the economy and middle class. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Good morning. Thank you for joining us. House Democrats are united and energized. Inflation has now decreased for 12 months in a row. The unemployment rate dropped, once again, to 3.6 percent. Wages are … Continue Reading
July 10, 2023
Statement from Chairman Aguilar on the Retirement of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement on Congresswoman Grace Napolitano’s retirement announcement: “For nearly 25 years, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano has been a steadfast champion for working families in the San Gabriel Valley and across Southern California. Whether through her work on the Transportation Committee or leadership as Co-Chair of the Mental Health Caucus and former Chair of the Congressional … Continue Reading
July 27, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “PEOPLE OVER POLITICS, LOWER COSTS, BETTER-PAYING JOBS, SAFER COMMUNITIES. THAT’S WHAT HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE BEEN ALL ABOUT.”
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 work to put people over politics, lower costs, create better-paying jobs and safer communities. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: As we prepare for the August district work period, it's another busy week here in Washington, D.C. Democrats are working hard to deliver for everyday … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL DEFEND THE FREEDOMS THAT THE RADICAL, RIGHT-WING SUPREME COURT MAJORITY IS ON THE VERGE OF TAKING AWAY.”
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 families and to protect the rights of all Americans in response to the Supreme Court’s radical, right-wing attacks on women and the LGBTQ community. They were joined by Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC) and Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI). CHAIRMAN … Continue Reading
July 13, 2022
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS CONTINUE TO WORK TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS.”
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 lower costs for everyday Americans and protect every woman's right to abortion access. They were joined by National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Crow, Kim and Sherrill to discuss the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: Good morning everyone, thank you for … Continue Reading
July 27, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “THE JANUARY 6 SELECT COMMITTEE WILL UNDERTAKE A SERIOUS, SOLEMN, SOBER AND SUBSTANTIVE INVESTIGATION”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a leadership press conference where he underscored the importance of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol and highlighted House Democrats' commitment to Build Back Better for everyday Americans. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: I am flying solo today because our Vice Chair Pete Aguilar of course is a Member of the January 6 Select Committee on the Insurrection and will be … Continue Reading
July 21, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ 200TH DAY OF THE 117TH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, DC - On the 200th day of the 117th Congress, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following statement: "House Democrats have been laser-focused on several issues of great importance to the American people: crushing the virus, providing direct relief and assistance to everyday Americans who are struggling, bringing accountability and transparency to police forces and tackling the voter suppression epidemic. In partnership with President Biden, … Continue Reading
July 20, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS HAVE TWO MISSIONS: TO LIFT UP THE MIDDLE CLASS AND THOSE WHO ASPIRE TO BE PART OF IT AND 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 the life-changing impact of the expanded Child Tax Credit for millions of American families as well as House Democrats' commitment to fighting back against voter suppression in Texas and across the country. CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: House Democrats really have two missions in terms of our agenda on behalf of everyday Americans. … Continue Reading
July 16, 2021
WEEK IN REVIEW: CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES OUTLINES TRANSFORMATIONAL CHILD TAX CREDIT FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS AS PAYMENTS HIT MILLIONS OF FAMILY BANK ACCOUNTS
NEW YORK - As the first expanded and improved Biden Child Tax Credit payments make their way to the pockets of millions of American families, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, spent the week highlighting this transformational assistance as we emerge from a once-in-a-century pandemic and Build Back Better For The People. More from: FOX 5 NY, CBS New York, PIX 11 CNN New Day, July 13 BERMAN: You talk about the Child Tax Credit… This, at least as of … Continue Reading
July 13, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES: “WE’VE GOT TO CREATE A BETTER SITUATION FOR MIDDLE-CLASS, LOW-INCOME AND WORKING FAMILIES. THAT’S WHAT THE CHILD TAX CREDIT PAYMENTS ARE GOING TO DO.”
NEW YORK - In case you missed it, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, appeared on CNN New Day with John Berman, highlighting the transformational work House Democrats have delivered on thus far, including the historic Child Tax Credit payments, which will be disbursed monthly beginning July 15. BERMAN: It's not just James Carville, it's Eric Adams, who is now the Democratic nominee for mayor here in New York City, who says Democrats can't be so idealistic … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
CHAIRMAN JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION RESTRICTING VOTING RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, DC - Following the Supreme Court's ruling in Brnovich v. DNC, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) released the following statement: "Today's Supreme Court decision reinforces what we already know: voting rights are under assault in America and we must act with the fierce urgency of now to end the era of voter suppression once and for all. As Republicans throughout the country work night and day to make it harder to vote and easier to steal an election, the time … 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