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Hakeem Sekou Jeffries (/ ˌ h ɑː ˈ k iː m / hah-KEEM; born August 4, 1970) is an American politician and attorney who has served as House Minority Leader and Leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023.
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- Hasan Kwame Jeffries (brother)
Learn about Rep. Jeffries' work in Washington and New York, his positions on key issues, and how to contact him. Find out how he is fighting for affordable housing, criminal justice reform, lower costs, and more.
Jun 21, 2023 · Learn about Hakeem Jeffries, the youngest and first Black person to lead a party in Congress. Find out his background, education, legal career, and political achievements.
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Learn about the life and work of Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic Leader and former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. He represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York and has passed bills to help residents recover from COVID-19, reform the criminal justice system, improve the economy and protect healthcare.
Washington CNN — Hakeem Jeffries made history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress, addressing the 118th Congress for the first time in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Jan 7, 2023 · Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has just made history, becoming the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress. The New York congressman will lead Democrats in the House, succeeding Nancy Pelosi,...
Nov 30, 2022 · The House Democratic Caucus has elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to lead their caucus. As House minority leader, Jeffries will become the first Black person to lead a major political party...
