LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CECILE RICHARDS

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CECILE RICHARDS – 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 STATEMENT ON CECILE RICHARDS FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube January 20th, 2025 | Press Release LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CECILE RICHARDS WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. While Cecile Richards may have been born into public service, she affirmatively chose to follow her mother’s footsteps and dedicate her life’s work to the fight for freedom for all Americans. As a labor organizer, Cecile helped countless service workers fight for the dignity they deserved and the respect they’d earned. For 12 years, Cecile led Planned Parenthood and fought relentlessly to ensure every woman in America had the freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions. Before she would go on to bravely and courageously battle cancer, Cecile’s leadership ensured that millions of women had access to basic health care and cancer screenings, despite the partisan political headwinds she constantly faced. Innumerable women and families have benefitted from her grit and determination.As a trusted advisor and friend to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Cecile became a beloved member of the House Democratic Caucus family. With gratitude for her tremendous life of service, our prayers are with Kirk and their beautiful family on this tragic day. May the knowledge that Cecile’s work touched millions of lives be a small comfort during this time of mourning.### 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