Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Jeffries is leading efforts to end what he calls unjust sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine. He worked with Democrats and Republicans to advance the bipartisan EQUAL Act through the House of Representatives.
Context: The passage says the EQUAL Act advanced through the House; it does not say it became law.
Jeffries joined House Democrats in seeking to put the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law, aiming to protect access to abortion care and contraception. He believes decisions about pregnancy should be made by women, their families and their doctors, not politicians.
Context: The passage describes an effort to enact federal protections, not an enacted law.
Jeffries is pushing for a major federal investment in public housing to build more units and repair existing developments, including New York City Housing Authority properties.
Context: The passage gives no funding amount or timeline.
Jeffries supports a ban on assault weapons, which he argues do not belong on the streets.
Context: The passage does not define which weapons the proposed ban would cover.
Jeffries supports universal background checks for firearm purchases as a measure to prevent gun violence and make communities safer.
Context: The passage does not specify the proposed checks’ scope or implementation details.
Jeffries says he will keep fighting to expand the Child Tax Credit, providing direct financial relief to working families with children.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.