Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Representing the 8th District of New York

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New York Times: Politicians Show Frustration After a Police Chief's Exit in New York

Nov 12, 2014 In The News

Not long after Philip Banks III, the New York Police Department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, abruptly resigned on Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio phoned several black elected officials to convey his disappointment.

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Rep. Jeffries Statement on Change in Minor Marijuana Possession Arrest Policy

Nov 10, 2014 Press Release

Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) released the following statement on the New York Police Department’s change to its minor marijuana possession arrest policy: 
 

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Local Issues

Rep. Jeffries Statement on the Nomination of Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch to Replace Eric Holder as Attorney General

Nov 8, 2014 Press Release

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) released the following statement on the nomination of Loretta Lynch for United States Attorney General:

Rep. Jeffries Statement on the Appointment of Ben Tucker as First Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD

Nov 6, 2014 Press Release

New York, NY– Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) released the following statement on the appointment of Ben Tucker as the First Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD:

Rep. Jeffries Statement on the Appointment of Ben Tucker as First Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD

Nov 5, 2014 Press Release

New York, NY– Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) released the following statement on the appointment of Ben Tucker as the First Deputy Commissioner of the NYPD:

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Rep. Jeffries Statement on the Departure of Chief Phillip Banks III

Nov 1, 2014 Press Release

New York, NY - Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement on the resignation of NYPD Chief Phillip Banks III:

Sandy-scarred houses of worship neglected by federal law

Oct 31, 2014 In The News

For all the rebuilding since Superstorm Sandy, damaged houses of worship have been left out in the cold due to federal prohibitions on direct aid to religious institutions.

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Local Issues

NY 1: Congressman Calls on Banks to Help Coney Island Church Destroyed by Sandy

Oct 30, 2014 In The News

Community leaders in Brooklyn say a church there has been ignored in the two years since Sandy damaged it.

The pastor of the United Community Baptist Church in Coney Island says he needs about $2.5 million to repair the building.

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries sent letters to the four biggest banks in the country asking for help in funding the work.

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Local Issues

Rep. Jeffries, Community Leaders Call on Banks to Help Houses of Worship Decimated by Superstorm Sandy

Oct 29, 2014 Press Release

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), joined by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, United Community Baptist Church Pastor Connis Mobley and other community leaders, launched an effort to assist houses of worship severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy two years ago on this day. 

Rep. Jeffries, Canarsie Residents to Commemorate 2-Year Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy at Candlelight Vigil

Oct 29, 2014 Press Release

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In The News

Business Insider: Patently Unfair: Why The Senate Must Act to Club the Trolls

Apr 8, 2014 In The News
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) & Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX)
This op-ed was originally published on April 8, 2014:
The American patent system was enshrined by our founding fathers in the Constitution to promote innovation and the progress of science and the useful arts. Since that time, when functioning as originally intended, it has served to bolster U.S. entrepreneurship, economic advancement and employ millions of workers across the nation.
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Congressional Issues, Fiscal Responsibility, Jobs and the Economy

SESAC Hosts Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Mar 25, 2014 In The News
SESAC
This article was originally published on March 25, 2014:
SESAC recently hosted an afternoon of music and politics when Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) visited the New York offices to talk about the Songwriter Equity Act. The bill, co-sponsored by Jeffries along with Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), endeavors to modernize the music licensing system by updating provisions to the Copyright Act of 1976 to ensure songwriters are fairly compensated for their creative work.
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BMI: Songwriter Equity Act Gains Support in Congress

Mar 20, 2014 In The News
BMI
This article was originally published on March 20, 2014:
Rep. Jeffries added, "The Songwriter Equity Act endeavors to modernize the music licensing system by updating provisions in the Copyright Act of 1976 to ensure songwriters are fairly compensated for their creative work. In New York, there are nearly 80,000 songwriters, composers and publishers who deserve to make a good living. As the caretaker of intellectual property law, it is important for Congress to make statutory adjustments when necessary to promote creativity in America. That is what this bill seeks to accomplish.”
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BKLive: BK Live 3/17/14: Hakeem Jeffries on Vimeo

Mar 17, 2014 In The News
Brooklyn Independent Media
This story originally aired on March 17, 2014:
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries joined co-hosts Brian Vines and Tati Amare on "BK Live" on March 17, 2014.
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Local Issues

DNAinfo: Congressman Pushes to Make Prison Ship Martyrs' Crypt a National Monument

Mar 17, 2014 In The News
Janet Upadhye
This article was originally published on March 14, 2014:
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has introduced a bill to study the likelihood of making the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park a National Monument. If the bill were to pass Congress, and the monument was found to have "historic interest," it would gain a spot next to the Statue of Liberty and Castle Clinton on the list of national monuments.
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Local Issues

Bahamas Weekly: CARICOM ambassadors participate in roundtable with CBC members

Mar 14, 2014 In The News
Oswald Brown
This article was originally published on March 14, 2014:
On Thursday, March 13, 2014, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries participated in a roundtable discussion with CARICOM ambassadors and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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Congressional Issues

News One Now: NY Rep. Co-Signs AG's Move To Reduce Drug-Related Sentences ...

Mar 14, 2014 In The News
News One Now
This story was originally aired on March 14, 2014:
Congressman Hakeem Jeffries joined “NewsOne Now” to share his thoughts on Attorney General Eric Holder's plan to reduce some drug-related sentences.
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Congressional Issues

NY1: Brooklyn Man Celebrates 112th Birthday With Family and Friends

Mar 11, 2014 In The News
Jeanine Ramirez
This story originally aired on March 9, 2014:
Ernest Peronneau strolled right into his party Sunday afternoon to celebrate his 112th birthday. The Clinton Hill resident sat next to younger women -- one 103, the other his 93-year-old cousin. But Ernest says he doesn't feel like the oldest in the group. He says he feels like a teenager. To help mark Ernest's accomplishments, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries delivered a congressional citation. And to everybody at his party he advised them to be a copycat.
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Roll Call: Jeffries and Farenthold at SXSW: Keep Patent Trolls Under the Bridge

Mar 10, 2014 In The News
Grace Dobush
This article was originally published on March 7, 2014:
Speaking to an audience of about 150, Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Blake Farenthold said the other chamber of Congress needs to move on legislation to combat frivolous patent lawsuits. The freshman New York Democrat and sophomore Texas Republican, both members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, co-sponsored the Patent Litigation And Innovation Act (HR 2639), one of a number of proposals to combat patent trolls.
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Congressional Issues, Jobs and the Economy

American Urban Radio Networks: Rep. Jeffries Blasts GOP Obstructionists

Feb 25, 2014 In The News
Bruce Williams
This interview was originally published on February 25, 2014:
As the White House is pushing for an increase in the federal minimum wage, Freshman Democratic New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is trying to make it happen; that, as he blasts the GOP obstructionists who are slowing progress on many issues.
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Congressional Issues, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

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Rep. Jeffries Discusses House GOP's Mini-Me Strategy

Oct 11, 2013 Video
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Congressional Issues, Energy and Environment, Fiscal Responsibility, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour on the Government Shutdown and the ACA

Oct 7, 2013 Video
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Congressional Issues, Fiscal Responsibility, Jobs and the Economy

Rep. Jeffries on "UP With Steve Kornacki" - Government Shutdown/Debt Ceiling Debate

Oct 6, 2013 Video
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Congressional Issues, Fiscal Responsibility, Jobs and the Economy

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