
119th Congress
Hakeem S. Jeffries
Representative, NY-8, New York
- Democrat
- Born
- August 4, 1970 (age 56)
- In Congress
- House since 2013
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 98%
- Missed Votes
- 1%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5936
- Website
- jeffries.house.gov
Who Is Hakeem S. Jeffries?
Hakeem S. Jeffries is a Democratic representative from NY-8 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2013. Born August 4, 1970, Jeffries is 56. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Jeffries voted on 308 and missed 2. Jeffries voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Jeffries sponsored one bill or resolution this Congress.
How Hakeem S. Jeffries Voted
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Hakeem S. Jeffries Sponsored
Floor Speeches
Jeffries spoke on the floor 33 times on 30 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 1,237 wordsTuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office
I thank the distinguished gentleman from the Commonwealth of Virginia for yielding and for his leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 22, 2026, 1,070 wordsConcurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027
I also thank the distinguished top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, Representative Brendan Boyle, for yielding and for his incredible leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 9, 2026, 1,066 wordsSecure America Act
I thank my good friend and colleague Representative Brendan Boyle from the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for yielding and for his leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 19, 2026, 380 wordsCelebrating the Life of Marilyn Mosley
It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to the life, leadership, and legacy of an incredible mentor, a Clinton Hill legend and someone who provided tremendous support to me throughout the entirety of my public service journey, the iconic Marilyn D. Mosley.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 16, 2026, 956 wordsDirecting the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran
I thank my good friend, the distinguished gentleman from the great State of New York (Mr. Meeks), the once and future chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, for yielding and for his leadership, for his courage, his character, his conviction, and his patriotism. How dare anyone on this floor question the patriotism of Greg Meeks or any Member on our side of the aisle.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 15, 2026, 1,332 wordsExpressing Support for Tax Policies That Support Working Families
I thank my good friend and colleague, the distinguished gentleman from the great State of California, Representative Mike Thompson, for yielding and for his leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 27, 2026, 1,552 wordsProviding for Disposition of Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
I thank my distinguished colleague, the top Democrat on the Rules Committee, Jim McGovern, for yielding and for his leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 26, 2026, 1,598 wordsPay Our Homeland Defenders Act
I also thank my distinguished colleague, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, the Honorable Rosa DeLauro, for yielding and for her tremendous leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 4, 2026, 2,075 wordsDirecting the President Pursuant to Section 5(C) of the War Powers Resolution to Remove United States Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran
I thank my good friend, the distinguished gentleman from Queens and the great State of New York, the once and future chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. Meeks, for his leadership and for yielding.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 10, 2026, 1,118 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 2189, Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 261, Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration Of...
I thank the distinguished gentleman who is my friend from the great State of Colorado, Representative Neguse, for yielding time and for his leadership.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
See All (33)
- Marking 15 Years Since Tucson Shooting (House, January 8, 2026)
- Breaking the Gridlock Act (House, January 8, 2026)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act (House, January 7, 2026)
- Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (House, December 17, 2025)
- Protect America's Workforce Act (House, December 11, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, September 19, 2025)
- Honoring Bob Fischer (House, September 18, 2025)
- Motion to Instruct Offered by Ms. DeLauro (House, September 10, 2025)
- Relating to Consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4, Rescissions Act of 2025 (House, July 17, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Rescissions Act of 2025 (House, June 12, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Request to Consider H. CON. RES. 33, Installation of Plaque Honoring Law Enforcement Officers Who Responded to Violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 (House, May 14, 2025)
- Parliamentary Inquiries (House, May 14, 2025)
- Gulf of America Act (House, May 8, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, April 9, 2025)
- Honoring the Life of Representative Raul Grijalva (House, March 31, 2025)
- Remembering the Legendary Dr. Hazel Dukes (House, March 11, 2025)
- Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (House, March 11, 2025)
- Solving Problems for the American People (House, February 26, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
- Republican Bait and Switch (House, February 10, 2025)
New York in Congress →
- Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D, Senate)
- Charles E. Schumer (D, Senate)
- Yvette D. Clarke (D, House)
- Adriano Espaillat (D, House)
- Andrew R. Garbarino (R, House)
- Laura Gillen (D, House)
- Daniel S. Goldman (D, House)
- Timothy M. Kennedy (D, House)
- Nick LaLota (R, House)
- Nicholas A. Langworthy (R, House)
- George Latimer (D, House)
- Michael Lawler (R, House)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R, House)
- John W. Mannion (D, House)
- Gregory W. Meeks (D, House)
- Grace Meng (D, House)
- Joseph D. Morelle (D, House)
- Jerrold Nadler (D, House)
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D, House)
- Josh Riley (D, House)
- Patrick Ryan (D, House)
- Elise M. Stefanik (R, House)
- Thomas R. Suozzi (D, House)
- Claudia Tenney (R, House)
- Paul Tonko (D, House)
- Ritchie Torres (D, House)
- Nydia M. Velázquez (D, House)
Questions About Hakeem S. Jeffries
Is Hakeem S. Jeffries still in Congress?
Yes. Hakeem S. Jeffries is serving as representative from NY-8 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Hakeem S. Jeffries?
Hakeem S. Jeffries is a Democrat.
When is Hakeem S. Jeffries up for reelection?
Jeffries's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Hakeem S. Jeffries?
Hakeem S. Jeffries was born August 4, 1970 and is 56.
How often does Hakeem S. Jeffries vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Jeffries voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.