Hakeem S. Jeffries
Democrat Representative, District 8, New York
4 bills27 cosponsored$14.9M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “born in Brooklyn Hospital, raised in Crown Heights and is a product of New York City’s public school system, having graduated from Midwood High School” source
- “graduated magna cum laude and served on the Law Review” source
- “Leader Jeffries clerked for the Honorable Harold Baer Jr. of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.” source
- “obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from the State University of New York at Binghamton” source
- “received his master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University” source
Career
Public service
- “Hakeem Jeffries represents the diverse Eighth Congressional District of New York and is serving his seventh term in the United States Congress.” source
- “having been unanimously elected to that position by his colleagues in 2022 and 2024.” source
- “He is also the former Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus and previously co-chaired the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee.” source
- “Prior to his election to the Congress, Leader Jeffries served for six years in the New York State Assembly.” source
Also stated
- “he is the highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives.” source
- “In January 2020, Rep. Jeffries was selected by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve as one of seven House Impeachment Managers” source
- “Rep. Jeffries is the Democratic Leader” source
- “served as counsel in the litigation department of Viacom Inc. and CBS” source
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Legislation
HR 9905cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9026cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
HR 8669cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office".
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 4.
HR 7973cosponsor
Momnibus Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HRES 1107cosponsor
Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1106cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 6731cosponsor
Restore Trust in Government Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 5309cosponsor
Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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HR 12cosponsor
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 18cosponsor
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 15cosponsor
Equality Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 3045cosponsor
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 2763cosponsor
American Family Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 2550cosponsor
Protect America's Workforce Act
Received in the Senate.
HR 17cosponsor
Paycheck Fairness Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HJRES 80cosponsor
Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 1993cosponsor
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Received in the Senate.
HR 20cosponsor
Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 14cosponsor
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 1706cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building".
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Voting Record
276 yea374 nay3 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Hakeem JeffriesDemocratic· this member$14.9M raised
- Vance BosticDemocratic$40K raised
- Chi OsseDemocratic$32K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$14.9M
Small donors $7.2MLarge individual $3.6MPACs $2.1M
Spent $14.9MCash $5.0M
2024 cycle$23.0M
Small donors $8.7MLarge individual $7.2MPACs $2.6M
Spent $20.2MCash $5.0M
2022 cycle$6.0M
Small donors $327KLarge individual $2.5MPACs $2.1M
Spent $6.0MCash $2.2M
2020 cycle$4.2M
Small donors $142KLarge individual $2.4MPACs $1.7M
Spent $3.3MCash $2.1M
2018 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $22KLarge individual $856KPACs $844K
Spent $1.5MCash $1.3M
2016 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $17KLarge individual $704KPACs $566K
Spent $792KCash $1.0M
2014 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $24KLarge individual $616KPACs $473K
Spent $650KCash $508K
2012 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $69KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $221K
Spent $1.4MCash $45K
Top Contributors
BLACKROCK$72K
CAPITAL GROUP$63K
METLIFE$56K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$44K
BLACKSTONE$40K
LOCKHEED MARTIN$38K
THEGROUP$34K
THEGROUP$32K
MARQUIS MANAGEMENT, LLC$25K
GOOGLE$24K
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 9905: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 John Street in New York, New York, as the "Jack Greenberg Post Office".
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
nay2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
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