Hakeem Jeffries for Congress

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Hakeem on the Issues

Affordable Housing

Hakeem’s eagerness to tackle this issue dates back to his days in the New York State Assembly. As an Assemblyman, he fought against foreclosures, passed historic rent regulations for New York City, and helped transform empty luxury apartments into affordable homes for middle-class families. Hakeem is a true champion on affordable housing. He knows that […]

Education

As a product of New York City’s public school system, Hakeem recognizes as well as anyone the immeasurable value of a first-rate education. He knows that in order for America to compete in the twenty-first century globalized economy, every student must be given the opportunity to excel in the classroom. Nationwide, the inequality of educational […]

Criminal Justice

As a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Bi-Partisan Task Force on Overcriminalization, Hakeem is committed to fixing the institutional flaws in the criminal justice system. In the wake of recent tragedies involving law enforcement and communities of color, he is fully dedicated to transforming pervasive public discontent into legislative action. Hakeem is […]

Jobs

Hakeem’s foremost priority since his arrival in Congress has been to create well-paying jobs for working and middle-class New Yorkers. Through his work on the House Budget Committee and House Judiciary Committee, he has been an active supporter of legislation to spur innovation, grow the economy and help small businesses succeed. Hakeem is a strong […]

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WCBS: Brooklyn Leaders Announce ‘Breaking Bread’ Initiative To Combat Hate

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — After Saturday’s attack in Monsey and a string of attacks on Orthodox Jewish people in the city, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams have announced a joint initiative to combat hate. They’re calling it the “Breaking Bread, Building Bonds” initiative with the goal being to educate children from all backgrounds about […]

Inc.com: Two Members of Congress Think Entrepreneurship Can Keep People Out of Prison

Recidivism, the tendency of convicted criminals to commit more crimes after getting out of prison, is a huge issue in America. According to a 2018 study by the U.S. Department of Justice, 83 percent of state prisoners released in 2005 were arrested again within nine years. U.S. Congresswomen Nydia Velázquez (D., N.Y.), Chairwoman of the U.S. […]

The Hill: Jeffries blasts Trump for attack on Thunberg at impeachment hearing

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) blasted President Trump for his attack on teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg Thursday morning along with several other figures Trump has publicly disparaged. “This is a president that attacks everybody, to distract, attacks everybody who won’t bend the knee to Donald J. Trump,” Jeffries said. “He’s attacked John McCain, a war […]