Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Representing the 8th District of New York
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Jobs and the Economy

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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.

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.

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.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Encourages Passage of the Sandy Disaster Aid Relief Bill, H.R. 152

Jan 16, 2013

On January 15, 2013, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor  encouraging passage of the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act. H.R. 152. This bill will provide much needed financial relief for many families, communities and small businesses that are suffering from the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.

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

Jan 10, 2013
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.

"Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Quietly Gets To Work"

Jan 10, 2013

After winning a commanding victory to succeed Ed Towns as representative of Brooklyn’s 8th Congressional District, Hakeem Jeffries was sworn into office as a member of the 113th Congress last week.

"Hakeem Jeffries Appointed to House Budget Committee"

Jan 9, 2013

Now that he’s arrived on Capitol Hill, freshman Congressman Hakeem Jeffries has been appointed to the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is chaired by Paul Ryan and, in an email to supporters announcing the appointment, his campaign sounded rather excited about the possibility for Mr. Jeffries to directly tangle with the former Republican vice presidential candidate.

"CBC Ready For Obama II"

Jan 8, 2013

Energized with a new chairman and five new freshman House members, the Congressional Black Caucus was sworn in for the 113th Congress Jan. 3 with a pledge from incoming Chairman Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) to “play to win” with the Obama administration in the battle for jobs, income opportunity and political influence for Black America.

“I’m looking forward to working with the administration, I’m certainly proud of our president but there are some things I think we need to discuss.”