With outgoing Speaker Pelosi's endorsement, Jeffries was elected unopposed as House Democratic leader for the 118th Congress in November 2022, becoming the first African American to lead a party caucus in either chamber of Congress.

House Democrats will continue to fight hard to make life better for everyday Americans. Always and forever. Watch my speech upon the election of the Speaker of the House: For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade protected women's reproductive health care decisions.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Without wielding the gavel or holding a formal job laid out in the Constitution, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries might very well be the most powerful person in Congress right now.

Jun 21, 2023 · Part of a new generation of leaders, Jeffries succeeds Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as House speaker and to lead a party in Congress.

In January 2020, Rep. Jeffries was selected by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve as one of seven House Impeachment Managers in the Senate trial of President Donald Trump, becoming the first African American man to serve in that role.

Mar 24, 2024 · Amid a motion to vacate resolution being filed against House Speaker Mike Johnson, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, predicted on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday...

Jan 3, 2025 · Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to lay out the House Democratic plan to work in a bipartisan manner when possible while pushing back on far-right extremism when necessary.

3 days ago · Los Angeles, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: As we await details on what caused the horrific collision last night at Washington National Airport, our prayers continue to be with the victims, their families and the first responders executing search and rescue operations.

Oct 17, 2023 · A vote today to make the architect of a nationwide abortion ban, a vocal election denier and an insurrection insider to the Speaker of this House would be a terrible message to the country and our allies.

Jan 7, 2023 · "Madam Clerk, Whip Clark, distinguished Members of the House Democratic Caucus and the House Republican Conference, it is my high honor and distinct privilege to finally be able to welcome all of you to the 118th Congress.