Joint Center Congratulates Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on His Historic Position in the House of Representatives

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November 30, 2022

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Chandra Hayslett, chandra@jointcenter.org

Joint Center Congratulates Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on His Historic Position in the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was unanimously elected to become the Democratic Party leader in the House of Representatives, making him the first Black lawmaker to do so. The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, issued the following statement:

“Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is an outstanding selection to serve as House Democratic Leader. Congressman Jeffries is smart, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented, and will ensure that all Americans have a voice in the U.S. House. Black Americans account for about 20 percent of Democratic voters, and we applaud House Democrats for both recognizing the talent of Congressman Jeffries and elevating Black leadership to the top position of their caucus,” said Spencer Overton, president of the Joint Center. “Congressman Jeffries has been a longtime friend of the Joint Center. His advocacy ranges from participating in our 50th anniversary celebration to supporting the passage of the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, which each include recommendations from our research. We look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Jeffries as he ushers in a new generation of leadership in the House.”

About the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, America’s Black think tank, provides compelling and actionable policy solutions to eradicate persistent and evolving barriers to the full freedom of Black people in America. We are the trusted forum for leading experts and scholars to participate in major public policy debates and promote ideas that advance Black communities. We use evidence-based research, analysis, convenings, and strategic communications to support Black communities and a network of allies.

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