Statements and posts
34 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Criticized Trump administration and Republicans for failing to address affordability crisis.
Government SpendingAI-read
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Called for decisive congressional action to make life more affordable for Americans.
Government SpendingAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON SQUAWK BOX: “PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED REPUBLICAN ECONOMY”
Criticized Republican economic policies and promoted Democratic commitment to affordable living.
Government SpendingAI-read
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Criticized Trump and Republicans' economic performance ahead of midterm elections.
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Stated Democrats are focused on reducing costs and healthcare affordability before midterm elections.
Government SpendingAI-read
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Spoke at healthcare roundtable calling for affordable healthcare as a right.
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RISE OF ANTI-SOUTH ASIAN HATE
Condemned rise of anti-South Asian hate and criticized Republicans for tolerating bigoted rhetoric.
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Criticized Trump administration and Republican economy ahead of midterm elections.
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Held press event emphasizing House Democrats' commitment to fighting for affordable America.
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP’S INFLATIONARY POLICIES
Criticized Trump's inflationary policies, tariffs and Iran war for raising costs.
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Opposed tariff expansion legislation on House floor, supporting Ukraine aid.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT FOR CONGRESSMAN EVERTON BLAIR
Announced House Democratic Caucus approval of Everton Blair to Financial Services Committee.
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JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON H.R. 5334
Released joint statement on Supreme Court ruling terminating TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
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Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Nay Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Led 154 House members urging Supreme Court to block Trump DHS voter purge database.
“No matter how hard he tries, Donald Trump will never succeed in taking over our elections.”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES: “THE AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IS NOT A HOAX”
Criticized Republicans for failing to address the affordability crisis facing Americans.
Government SpendingAI-read
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JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.1486
Criticized Trump administration and Republicans for failing to lower cost of living.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON ABC: “DONALD TRUMP HAS BROKEN EVERY PROMISE THAT HE’S PRESENTED”
Criticized Republicans for abandoning responsibility on AI policy and abandoning the American people.
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN DENVER: “PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THE TRUMP ECONOMY”
Criticized Trump administration policies on Medicaid, SNAP, healthcare, ICE and voting rights.
Government SpendingAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF LONNIE G. BUNCH III
Praised Lonnie Bunch's leadership of Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch ResignationCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN LAS VEGAS: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ORGANIZED LABOR”
Criticized Trump administration policies for making life expensive for American workers.
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Criticized Republican policies on healthcare, nutrition assistance, and cost of living.
Government SpendingAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF GLORIA STEINEM
Responded to Supreme Court ruling allowing termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.
Temporary Protected Status TerminationImmigration EnforcementAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON H.R. 4795
Responded to Supreme Court ruling allowing termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.
Temporary Protected Status TerminationImmigration EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 4795 · voted Nay Sep 3, 2026, roll 655
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN VOTER SUPPRESSION LEGISLATION
Criticized Republican voter suppression legislation and Trump administration TPS termination.
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON PIERRE DAMAS BEL
Provided information on Temporary Protected Status termination for Haitians and Syrians.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON RULE VOTE
Issued joint Democratic leadership statement on Supreme Court ruling allowing termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN THE CAPITOL: “HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA”
Criticized Trump administration's Iran war and Republican policies on cost of living.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: “WE’RE COMMITTED TO ACTUALLY FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA”
Stated House Democrats are committed to fighting the affordability crisis and lowering cost of living.
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Spoke at 63rd Anniversary March on Washington event, criticizing Trump administration and Supreme Court.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: “WE’RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE”
Stated Democrats will hold Trump administration accountable for corruption ahead of midterm elections.
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION ON MAIL-IN VOTING
Criticized Supreme Court decision on mail-in voting as undermining election integrity.
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsVoting AccessAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES IN NJ: “DELANEY HALL NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN”
Criticized ICE detention conditions and Trump's mass deportation enforcement targeting immigrant families.
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT ANNIVERSARY
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, striking a decisive blow against the inhumanity of Jim Crow and…
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1’s Inside City Hall, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm election, House Democrats are unified in their commitment to lower the high cost of living and defeat…