LEADER JEFFRIES: “RAIDING THE GOVERNMENT, ATTEMPTING TO STEAL TAXPAYER MONEY. THAT’S WHAT THE SITUATION AT THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT IS ALL ABOUT”

LEADER JEFFRIES: “RAIDING THE GOVERNMENT, ATTEMPTING TO STEAL TAXPAYER MONEY. THAT’S WHAT THE SITUATION AT THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT IS ALL ABOUT” – Congressman Hakeem JeffriesSkip to contentSearch SUBMIT Congressman Hakeem JeffriesSearchMenu ToggleAboutContactEmail MeRequest a MeetingInvite Me to SpeakOfficesNewsletter and Text Update SubscriptionReport a Website ProblemServicesCongressional App ChallengeCongressional Art CompetitionCommunity Project FundingCongressional CommendationsFlagsHelp with a Federal AgencyMilitary Academy NominationsTours and Tickets2025 Inauguration TicketsPeople Over PoliticsAffordable InternetDelivering for Those Who ServedLower Prescription Drug CostsTackling the Student Loan Debt CrisisLegislationCommittees and CaucusesSponsored LegislationVoting RecordMedia CenterPress ReleasesVideosEventsResourcesCOVID-19 Information and ResourcesFree Tax Preparation & FilingFor BusinessFor InternshipsFor Military PersonnelFor VeteransFor Senior CitizensFor StudentsAdditional Services and ResourcesAboutContactEmail MeRequest a MeetingInvite Me to SpeakOfficesNewsletter and Text Update SubscriptionReport a Website ProblemServicesAppropriations RequestsCommunity Project FundingCongressional App ChallengeCongressional Art CompetitionCongressional CommendationsFlagsHelp with a Federal AgencyMilitary Academy NominationsTours and Tickets2025 Inauguration TicketsPeople Over PoliticsAffordable InternetBringing Manufacturing Jobs to AmericaDelivering for Those Who ServedLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Lower Prescription Drug CostsSocial Security and MedicareTackling the Student Loan Debt CrisisProtecting Reproductive RightsCongressman Hakeem JeffriesLegislationSponsored LegislationVoting RecordCommittees and CaucusesMedia CenterPress ReleasesVideosEventsResourcesCOVID-19 Information and ResourcesFederal GrantsFree Tax Preparation & FilingFor BusinessFor InternshipsFor Military PersonnelFor VeteransFor Senior CitizensFor StudentsAdditional Services and ResourcesSearch LEADER JEFFRIES: “RAIDING THE GOVERNMENT, ATTEMPTING TO STEAL TAXPAYER MONEY. THAT’S WHAT THE SITUATION AT THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT IS ALL ABOUT” FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube February 4th, 2025 | Press Release LEADER JEFFRIES: “RAIDING THE GOVERNMENT, ATTEMPTING TO STEAL TAXPAYER MONEY. THAT’S WHAT THE SITUATION AT THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT IS ALL ABOUT” Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference where they highlighted legislative proposals to push back against the dangerous far-right actions that the Trump administration and congressional Republicans are unleashing on the American people.LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats are always, always ready, willing and able to work with anyone to find the common ground necessary to solve problems on behalf of hardworking American taxpayers, particularly as it relates to driving down the high cost of living. We understand that America is too expensive. There are far too many hardworking American taxpayers struggling to live paycheck to paycheck. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high. Childcare costs are too high. Insurance costs are too high. Utility costs are too high. America is too expensive. Democrats are committed to driving down the high cost of living for working-class Americans, middle-class Americans and everyday Americans all across the land. Our Republican colleagues are not serious about lowering the high cost of living. They’ve done nothing, introduced not a single bill, not put forth a single policy proposal. They’ve done nothing as it relates to lowering the high cost of living.At the same time, they are raiding the government, attempting to steal taxpayer money. That’s what the situation at the Treasury Department is all about. We will introduce the Stop the Steal Act in short order to prevent unlawful access with respect to the Department of Treasury’s payment system connected to people who are trying to steal personal, sensitive and confidential information related to Social Security recipients, Medicare recipients, taxpayers, businesses, not-for-profits, veterans and everyday Americans. It’s unacceptable, unconscionable and un-American. Stop the Steal Act will prevent this unlawful access from taking place.It’s unfortunate that many of our Republican colleagues are determined to stand up a shadow government of the billionaires, by the billionaires and for the billionaires that will stick it to the American people. That’s what’s driving much of the behavior on the other side of the aisle. Because at the end of the day, my House Republican colleagues are determined to pass massive tax cuts for their billionaire donors and wealthy corporations and then stick working-class Americans with the bill by doing things like ending Medicaid as we know it. We won’t stand for it. We will push back against it. And because we’re confident that the American people are on our side, we will stop it.Full press conference can be watched here.  ### Back to News Share: FacebookTwitterNewsletter Sign UpSubscribe to our e-newsletter that provides updates on important issues, my work in the Congress and what's happening in our district.EmailSubmitBill SearchPlease select and optionCurrent LegislationAll LegislationAll Sources--MembersCongressional RecordCommittee ReportsNominationsSearch for a billSubmit QueryOffice LocationsWashington, DC Office 2267 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5936 Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm Central Brooklyn District Office 55 Hanson Place Suite 603 Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: (718) 237-2211 Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm South Brooklyn District Office 445 Neptune Avenue, 1st Floor Community Room 2C Brooklyn, NY 11224 Phone: (718) 373-0033 Hours: M-F 9am - 5pm ToolsAccessibilityPrivacyCopyright Know Your Immigration RightsIf you or a loved one encounter immigration enforcement officials, it is essential that you know your rights and have prepared your household for all possible outcomes.Ask for a warrant: The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. 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