Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Representing the 8th District of New York
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Jeffries Statement On President Obama’s State Of The Union Address

Feb 12, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his 5th State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress:

“The Time Is Now To Fix Our Immigration System”

Feb 6, 2013 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing on America’s current immigration policies on February 5, 2013:

Jeffries Leads Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Calling For Immigration Reform

Feb 5, 2013 Press Release
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).
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues

"Mayor Koch: You Did Well"

Feb 1, 2013 Press Release

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: 

Issues:
Local Issues

Jeffries Joins Immigration Advocates To Launch Comprehensive Reform Initiative

Jan 29, 2013 Press Release
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.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, National Security

Jeffries Lauds President Obama’s Plan To Reduce Gun Violence

Jan 16, 2013 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement after President Barack Obama announced his plan to reduce gun violence in America:

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues, National Security

House Passes $50.7B Sandy Disaster Relief Bill

Jan 16, 2013 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – On January 15, 2013, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) voted on the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, H.R. 152 that passed the House 241-180. The $50.7B comprehensive aid package will bring much-needed relief to the victims of Superstorm Sandy.

"We Must All Do More To Combat Escalating Gun Violence Ravaging Our Communities"

Jan 13, 2013 Press Release
New York, NY – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released a letter that he recently sent to B. Todd Jones, Acting Director of The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requesting a meeting to discuss the illegal trafficking of guns into New York City. He was joined by City Councilman Al Vann, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Assemblywoman Annette Robinson and other community leaders in denouncing the escalating gun violence experienced this week and calling for a greater level of governmental intervention.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues

House Passes $9.7B In Sandy Flood Aid

Jan 8, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) cast an important vote in support of a measure that passed the House 354-67 on January 3, 2013 authorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to raise the borrowing authority by $9.7 billion in order to cover claims by Superstorm Sandy victims.

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues

Floor Speeches

Jan 3, 2013 Speech

When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'.

Issues:
Congressional Issues

Videos

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

Feb 13, 2013 Video
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.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues, Seniors Issues

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

Feb 7, 2013 Video
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.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues

House Judiciary Immigration Committee Hearing 2.5.13

Feb 6, 2013 Video
On February 5, 2013, Rep. Jeffries questioned witnesses testified on immigration reform proposals and what needed to be included in a comprehensive immigration bill.

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