We look forward to finding opportunities to partner with the other side of the aisle, and work with them, whenever possible. But we will also push back, against extremism, whenever necessary.
Hakeem Jeffries
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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Jeffries has been an influential figure in the House of Representatives, serving as the House Democratic Caucus Chair since 2019. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as criminal justice reform, healthcare, and economic equity.
I stand on the shoulders, of people, like Shirley Chisholm, and so many others, as we work to advance the ball for everyday Americans, and get stuff done, because that's what Democrats do.
By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1471 Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to…
Well, there are ongoing negotiations in good faith. There have been several exigencies that have arisen; but I don't have visibility into the actual, precise nature of the negotiations right now. As I mentioned, on our end, certainly they…
I thank my distinguished colleague for yielding. The schedule next week: On Wednesday, the House will meet at 12 p.m. for morning hour; 2 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, we will meet at 10…
Again, we are going to follow the public health guidance. Out of courtesy, we are having this colloquy, but we can't have a colloquy if the gentleman is dissatisfied with my answers and such that he is consistently not permitting me to…
Well, that is a decision that ultimately will be made by the Speaker, in consultation with other members of leadership, but being guided by the public health professionals. The Capitol Physician has guided the decision up until this point…
The Senate has apparently moved for cloture on Tuesday. So, one, it is our expectation that we are going to have an opportunity to vote to make sure that we fund the government beyond September 30. In terms of legislative text, the…
Well, I think the gentleman raises a very important observation that the American people expect us to lead. I think during the 117th Congress, that is absolutely what has been done. We have led by passing the American Rescue Plan; saved…
I think, one, we have been operating under a public health emergency. But in the constraints of that, again, following the guidance of the public health professionals, that is how we have been operating.
I think he has yielded the time to me, so I can yield it back to him at the appropriate time.
I thank Chairwoman Lofgren and Vice Chair Cheney for their distinguished leadership on this incredibly important issue. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Presidential Election Reform Act. Our democracy is fragile…
I thank the distinguished chair for yielding, as well as his continued leadership of this all-important committee and in connection with this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise in favor of H.R. 6734, the Keep America's Refuges Operational…
By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1347 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected…
There is a real concern that the principle that no one is above the law in America is not actually in practice when it comes to the behavior that Donald Trump has repeatedly engaged in.
the Justice Department and the FBI made clear that they believed that there was ongoing criminal behavior that was taking place that also would put in danger the health, safety and well-being of human assets whose job is to help the United…
While we as Democrats continue to try to make life better for every day Americans, lower costs, create safer communities, better paying jobs -- Donald Trump and the extreme Republican Party that associates with him continues to bend a knee…
Without question and the continuing story as it relates to people who associate themselves with Donald J. Trump is that it never ends well. And that ultimately you are going to find yourself in some entanglement with law enforcement…
It`s another extraordinary development. It should shock the conscience, but it`s not surprising when you put it in the context of the manner in which Donald Trump has conducted himself since the moment he burst on to the national scene, at…
the Inflation Reduction Act is going to make a deep -- big difference in the lives of everyday Americans, the first meaningful action to confront the climate crisis.
This election is not a referendum, it’s a choice. And the choice is Democrats who are delivering, putting people over politics, and extreme Republicans.
I thank the distinguished chair for yielding and for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, we are once again getting big things done for everyday Americans. We passed the American Rescue Plan, saved the economy, put shots in arms, money in pockets…
But there was a promise that was made shortly after September 11th that whoever was involved would be hunted down and found whenever and wherever possible, and 20-plus years later, that promise that was made back then continues to be kept.
I think, you know, the president will continue to make it clear that the United States is the leader of the free world, will hold those who seek to suppress freedom and impose repression accountable.





