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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.
Learn about Rep. Jeffries' work in Washington and New York, his positions on key issues, and how to contact him. Find out his latest news, events, and services for constituents.
Hakeem Jeffries represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York and is serving his sixth term in the United States Congress. Rep. Jeffries is the Democratic Leader, having been unanimously elected to that position by his colleagues in November 2022.
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Jun 21, 2023 · Unanimously elected minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker and the youngest member to lead a party in Congress.
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Jan 4, 2023 · 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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Mar 27, 2023 · Call it the dual education of Hakeem Jeffries, a charismatic and enigmatic son of both Brooklyn and Big Law, who was shaped as much by hip-hop and the Black Baptist church as by...
Jan 3, 2023 · Hakeem Jeffries Takes Over as Leader of House Democrats. A lawyer and disciplined tactician, Mr. Jeffries is the first Black politician to lead either party in Congress.