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House Budget Comittee Hearing with Mr. Douglas Elmendorf, Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

Feb 13, 2013

On February 13, 2013 Congressman Hakeem Jeffries questioned Mr. Douglas Elmendorf, Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) at the 1st House Budget Committee hearing of the 113th Congress on the economic progress that has been made over the last four years and the future of the American economy.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Hosts Congressional Black Caucus Special Order On Immigration Reform 2.6.13

Feb 7, 2013

On February 4, 2013, Congressman Jeffries and Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) led Members of the Congressional Black Caucus in speaking on the importance of comprehensive immigration reform and on the diversity within the immigrant community in America.

Jeffries Leads Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Calling For Immigration Reform

Feb 5, 2013

WASHINGTON - On February 4, 2013, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) led a Special Order with Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) on the need for immediate and comprehensive immigration reform. They were joined by Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Marcia Fudge (OH-11) and Reps. Yvette Clarke (NY-9), Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10).

"Mayor Koch: You Did Well"

Feb 1, 2013

New York, NY- Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement in the wake of the death of the legendary Former Mayor Edward Irving Koch:

Jeffries Joins Immigration Advocates To Launch Comprehensive Reform Initiative

Jan 29, 2013

New York, NY – On January 29, 2013, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) joined Reps. Jose Serrano (NY-15) and Jerry Nadler (NY-10), several labor groups, community groups, clergy leaders, immigration reform advocates from various organizations and members of New York’s immigrant community in Judson Memorial Church in lower Manhattan to declare a unified effort to pass comprehensive legislation that includes a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants this year.

"House Approves $50.5 Billion In Hurricane Relief"

Jan 29, 2013

In a vote of 241-180, the House approved the $50.5 billion Sandy Disaster Aid package Tuesday evening.

The package was split into two main bills. The first, a $17 billion measure, passed overwhelmingly.

"I always knew that in my heart that we would come together to help our constituents," Queens Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D) said.

It addresses the immediate needs by adding $5.4 billion to FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund, $5.4 billion for New York and New Jersey's transit systems, nearly $4 billion for Housing programs and another $1.4 billion for the Army Corp of Engineers.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Urges No Vote On "No Budget/No Pay" Gimmick Proposal

Jan 24, 2013

On January 23, 2013 Congressman Hakeem Jeffries made remarks on the House Floor addressing the non-nonsensical and unconstitutional GOP idea to withhold Congressional pay until a budget has been finalized, otherwise known as the "No Budget/NoPay" proposal.

Sandy Disaster Relief Resources

Jan 23, 2013

Many New Yorkers are still suffering from the devastation caused by Superstorm Sandy. It was one of the worst and most costly storms in our nation’s history. Effectively representing the constituents and communities of the 8th Congressional District of New York is my number one priority. The first step is getting our communities the proper aid needed to resume normalcy.