Hakeem Jeffries
American politician
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| 2024 | Under Hakeem Jeffries's leadership, the DCCC raised a record $280.9 million for the 2024 election cycle. |
| 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries helped to raise $1 million for Tom Suozzi's special election campaign by holding fundraisers in New York, Washington, and other locations. |
| 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries delivered a prime-time speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which received a standing ovation and included an endorsement of Kamala Harris for president. |
| 2024 | Under Hakeem Jeffries's leadership, the DCCC raised a record $280.9 million for the 2024 election cycle. |
| 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries helped to raise $1 million for Tom Suozzi's special election campaign by holding fundraisers in New York, Washington, and other locations. |
| 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries delivered a prime-time speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which received a standing ovation and included an endorsement of Kamala Harris for president. |
| August 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries reiterated that the ongoing pause on congestion pricing was 'a reasonable thing to do at this moment.' |
| August 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries reiterated that the ongoing pause on congestion pricing was 'a reasonable thing to do at this moment.' |
| July 31 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries announced that he had written an illustrated book titled 'The ABCs of Democracy', scheduled for publication on November 12, 2024. |
| July 31 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries announced that he had written an illustrated book titled 'The ABCs of Democracy', scheduled for publication on November 12, 2024. |
| June 2024 | New York governor Kathy Hochul indefinitely halted the implementation of congestion pricing in New York City, a decision made in response to concerns raised by Hakeem Jeffries. |
| June 2024 | New York governor Kathy Hochul indefinitely halted the implementation of congestion pricing in New York City, a decision made in response to concerns raised by Hakeem Jeffries. |
| May 15 2024 | The House passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 with more Democrats (195) than Republicans (192) voting for it, highlighting Jeffries' influential role as minority leader. |
| May 15 2024 | The House passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 with more Democrats (195) than Republicans (192) voting for it, highlighting Jeffries' influential role as minority leader. |
| May 8 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries, alongside House Democratic leaders, played a crucial role in tabling a motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson's chair introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The motion was prompted by Johnson's support for further aid to Ukraine. The House ultimately voted to table the motion with a significant majority of 359-43, allowing Johnson to retain his position. |
| May 8 2024 | Hakeem Jeffries, alongside House Democratic leaders, played a crucial role in tabling a motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson's chair introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The motion was prompted by Johnson's support for further aid to Ukraine. The House ultimately voted to table the motion with a significant majority of 359-43, allowing Johnson to retain his position. |
| April 20 2024 | Jeffries negotiated a legislative path for a funding bill that provided aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, which passed Congress with bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Biden. |
| April 20 2024 | Jeffries negotiated a legislative path for a funding bill that provided aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine, which passed Congress with bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Biden. |
| April 12 2024 | The House passed a modified surveillance bill reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with Jeffries ensuring Democratic support for national security measures. |
| April 12 2024 | The House passed a modified surveillance bill reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with Jeffries ensuring Democratic support for national security measures. |
| March 22 2024 | The House passed a second $741 billion minibus funding package with bipartisan support, where Jeffries played a key role in negotiations. |
| March 22 2024 | The House passed a second $741 billion minibus funding package with bipartisan support, where Jeffries played a key role in negotiations. |
| March 6 2024 | The House passed a $459 billion 'minibus' spending package with Jeffries leading negotiations, ensuring funding for various departments and programs, including the WIC program. |
| March 6 2024 | The House passed a $459 billion 'minibus' spending package with Jeffries leading negotiations, ensuring funding for various departments and programs, including the WIC program. |
| February 2024 | Following the expulsion of George Santos from Congress, Hakeem Jeffries proposed former representative Tom Suozzi as a candidate for the special election to fill the vacancy. |
| February 2024 | Following the expulsion of George Santos from Congress, Hakeem Jeffries proposed former representative Tom Suozzi as a candidate for the special election to fill the vacancy. |
| January 7 2024 | Jeffries and congressional leaders agreed to a $1.59 trillion topline spending deal for the fiscal year 2024. |
| January 7 2024 | Jeffries and congressional leaders agreed to a $1.59 trillion topline spending deal for the fiscal year 2024. |
| 2023 | As House Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries visited Israel for the first time, leading a delegation of House Democrats and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. |
| 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries raised $113 million for Democratic candidates and campaign committees, including $99 million for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). |
| 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries began serving as the House minority leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus. |
| 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries voted against H.Con.Res. 21, a resolution that directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days. |
| 2023 | As House Democratic leader, Hakeem Jeffries visited Israel for the first time, leading a delegation of House Democrats and meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. |
| 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries voted against H.Con.Res. 21, a resolution that directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days. |
| 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries raised $113 million for Democratic candidates and campaign committees, including $99 million for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). |
| 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries began serving as the House minority leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus. |
| December 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries led the House Democratic Caucus in providing the majority of the votes, 163-147, to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, which included a 5.2% pay increase. |
| December 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries led the House Democratic Caucus in providing the majority of the votes, 163-147, to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, which included a 5.2% pay increase. |
| November 14 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the March for Israel, where he condemned antisemitism and called for the safe return of all hostages taken by Hamas, emphasizing the need for a 'just and lasting peace'. |
| November 14 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the March for Israel, where he condemned antisemitism and called for the safe return of all hostages taken by Hamas, emphasizing the need for a 'just and lasting peace'. |
| November 9 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries rejected calls for a ceasefire amid the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, reaffirming his unwavering support for Israel's security. |
| November 9 2023 | Hakeem Jeffries rejected calls for a ceasefire amid the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, reaffirming his unwavering support for Israel's security. |
| October 2023 | House Democrats unanimously nominated Hakeem Jeffries again in the October 2023 election following the successful motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy's speakership. |
| October 2023 | House Democrats unanimously nominated Hakeem Jeffries again in the October 2023 election following the successful motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy's speakership. |
| October 3 2023 | On October 3, 2023, Hakeem Jeffries announced that House Democratic leaders would vote 'yes' on Representative Matt Gaetz's motion to vacate the speakership of Kevin McCarthy, criticizing McCarthy for his collaboration with Democrats on a spending bill. |
| October 3 2023 | On October 3, 2023, Hakeem Jeffries announced that House Democratic leaders would vote 'yes' on Representative Matt Gaetz's motion to vacate the speakership of Kevin McCarthy, criticizing McCarthy for his collaboration with Democrats on a spending bill. |
| June 3 2023 | The Fiscal Responsibility Act was signed into law on June 3, 2023, significant for its estimated reduction of the deficit by $1.5 trillion over the following 10 years. |
| June 3 2023 | The Fiscal Responsibility Act was signed into law on June 3, 2023, significant for its estimated reduction of the deficit by $1.5 trillion over the following 10 years. |
| May 31 2023 | On May 31, 2023, Hakeem Jeffries held up a green card during the vote on the Fiscal Responsibility Act to alert Democrats to support the measure, resulting in over 50 Democrats voting in favor. |
| May 31 2023 | On May 31, 2023, Hakeem Jeffries held up a green card during the vote on the Fiscal Responsibility Act to alert Democrats to support the measure, resulting in over 50 Democrats voting in favor. |
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