LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN REPUBLICAN EFFORTS TO RIP OFF 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 WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN REPUBLICAN EFFORTS TO RIP OFF HARDWORKING AMERICAN TAXPAYERS” FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube February 3rd, 2025 | Press Release LEADER JEFFRIES: “WE WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN REPUBLICAN EFFORTS TO RIP OFF HARDWORKING AMERICAN TAXPAYERS” Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference to highlight that House Democrats will continue pushing back against Republican efforts to increase costs on everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Democrats have repeatedly made clear that we will work with anyone to make life better for the American people, particularly as it relates to driving down the high cost of living for everyday Americans. But at the same time, we will push back against far-right extremism whenever necessary and we will not participate in Republican efforts to Rip Off hardworking American taxpayers.Republicans now control the House, the Senate and the presidency. They have complete control of government. They promised to lower the high cost of living, but have done nothing to lower costs in the United States of America. Nothing. The tariffs that are wide-ranging and have been imposed or threatened on our North American allies will not lower costs on hardworking American taxpayers. They will raise them. Life is already too expensive in the United States of America. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high. Insurance costs are too high. Childcare costs are too high. Life is already too expensive here in the United States of America. The tariffs that have been imposed or threatened will raise the cost of food in America, raise gas prices in America, raise the cost of purchasing a car in the United States of America and place a burden on the quality of life for working-class Americans, middle-class Americans and everyday Americans.Why is this all happening? What is this Republican Rip Off all about? Why are they constantly trying to steal taxpayer money from the American people? At the end of the day, Republicans in Washington are not interested in lowering the high cost of living in the United States of America. That’s why they’ve done nothing to lower costs. What Republicans in Washington want to do is pass massive tax cuts for their billionaire donors and wealthy corporations and then stick everyday Americans with the bill. And that is not something that House Democrats will ever support.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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