Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Representing the 8th District of New York
 

Congressional Issues

 

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More on Congressional Issues

Nov 17, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC – During tonight’s Special Order Hour, Rep.

Sep 30, 2014 In The News

The issues of Black folks only take center stage a few times a year in any substantive and collective way: the annual NAACP convention, the National Action Network convention, maybe a fraternity or sorority event, (R.I.P. to Tavis’ "State of Black America")...Alas, for the most part, our needs as a collective don’t merit a lot of large scale convenings. This is why the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (CBC ALC) is so important.

Aug 19, 2014 In The News
Rep. Jeffries shares his CBC Message to America.
Aug 9, 2014 Event
New Yorkers are busy people. In order to reach out to a variety of his constituents, Rep. Jeffries will host outdoor office hours this summer in a variety of locations throughout the 8th Congressional District. Connecting with constituents and hearing their concerns first-hand is of the utmost priority to Rep. Jeffries. We encourage you to meet Congressman Jeffries and discuss any issues of concern and learn more about his legislative agenda. He will be hosting a Congress on Your Corner on August 9 outside of the Coney Island Post Office, located at 2727 Mermaid Avenue.
Aug 6, 2014 Event
New Yorkers are busy people. In order to reach out to a variety of his constituents, Rep. Jeffries will host outdoor office hours this summer in a variety of locations throughout the 8th Congressional District. Connecting with constituents and hearing their concerns first-hand is of the utmost priority to Rep. Jeffries. We encourage you to meet Congressman Jeffries and discuss any issues of concern and learn more about his legislative agenda. He will be hosting a Congress on Your Corner on August 6 at the intersection of Van Sinderen Avenue and Broadway, outside of the A/C subway stop.
Aug 4, 2014 Event
New Yorkers are busy people. In order to reach out to a variety of his constituents, Rep. Jeffries will host outdoor office hours this summer in a variety of locations throughout the 8th Congressional District. Connecting with constituents and hearing their concerns first-hand is of the utmost priority to Rep. Jeffries. We encourage you to meet Congressman Jeffries and discuss any issues of concern and learn more about his legislative agenda. He will be hosting a Congress on Your Corner on August 4 outside the Spring Creek Post Office, 1310 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Aug 3, 2014 In The News
Rep. Jeffries criticizes House GOP members' push to sue President Obama over his use of Executive Action.
Aug 2, 2014 Event
New Yorkers are busy people. In order to reach out to a variety of his constituents, Rep. Jeffries will host outdoor office hours this summer in a variety of locations throughout the 8th Congressional District. Connecting with constituents and hearing their concerns first-hand is of the utmost priority to Rep. Jeffries. We encourage you to meet Congressman Jeffries and discuss any issues of concern and learn more about his legislative agenda. He will be hosting a Congress on Your Corner on August 2 outside of the Shirley Chisolm Post Office, located at 1915 Fulton Street.
Jul 30, 2014 In The News

This interview initially aired on July 30, 2014

Rev. Al Sharpton talks to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries about the push to raise the minimum wage and help raise many Americans out of poverty.

Click HERE or on the image below to watch the full interview: