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
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In The News

Obama highlights economy, guns in State of the Union

Feb 13, 2013 In The News
By: Dave Evans
Watch a Congressman Hakeem Jeffries being interviewed after President Obama's 5th State of the Union Address.

House Committee Debates Immigration Reform

Feb 7, 2013 In The News
By: Michael Scotto
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Protesters disrupted a House Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration reform Tuesday, but their words did not appear to sway a number of House Republicans, who appeared skeptical of plans to map out a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States.

"House Approves $50.5 Billion In Hurricane Relief"

Jan 29, 2013 In The News
By: Erin Billups

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

Issues:
Congressional Issues, Local Issues

"Freshman Class"

Jan 28, 2013 In The News
New York State’s three newest members of Congress enjoy a breather outside the Capitol Monday afternoon on the day of President Obama’s inauguration.

"Hakeem Jeffries Talks House Budget Committee, Working With Paul Ryan"

Jan 10, 2013 In The News
By: Caitlin Nolan
The newly elected Congressman stopped by Brooklyn Community Board 2's general meeting Wednesday night, thanking members for their support and their willingness to deal with quality of life issues in the area.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Jobs and the Economy, Seniors Issues
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