LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE HAVE TO BUILD AN AFFORDABLE ECONOMY FOR HARDWORKING AMERICAN TAXPAYERS” – 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: “WE HAVE TO BUILD AN AFFORDABLE ECONOMY FOR HARDWORKING AMERICAN TAXPAYERS” FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube January 8th, 2025 | Press Release LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE HAVE TO BUILD AN AFFORDABLE ECONOMY FOR HARDWORKING AMERICAN TAXPAYERS” Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to find the common ground necessary to lower costs for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. Let me begin by expressing our deepest thoughts and prayers with the people of Los Angeles County who are in the face of a horrific extreme weather event with their lives, property, homes and families being threatened in a very horrific manner. We are thankful for the service and sacrifice of the firefighters and first responders who are racing toward danger to save the lives of others. It’s exactly why we must continue to support our first responders, our public employees and our government agencies that need to be there in times of need for everyday Americans. House Democrats are prepared to provide any support necessary to this administration, to the state government in California and to the people of Los Angeles County as they navigate through these tragic fires.[…]We are looking forward to the dialogue to come in the next few weeks and thereafter to find the common ground necessary in order to get things done for the American people. House Democrats believe that we are not sent to Washington to invade Greenland, rename the Gulf of Mexico or seize the Panama Canal by force. We were sent to Washington to lower the high cost of living in the United States of America. America is too expensive for working class families and for middle class folks all across the country. That should be our mission, and that’s what we’re going to focus on over the next few years.[…]We’ve got to focus on the issues that matter to the American people. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high. Insurance costs are too high. Utility costs are too high. And childcare costs are too high. We have to build an affordable economy for hardworking American taxpayers.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
