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Hakeem S. Jeffries

Hakeem S. Jeffries

Democrat · U.S. Representative for New York's 8th district

1 sponsored · 32 cosponsored

Age 56 · In office since 2013

Contact their office: (202) 225-5936 · 2267 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (1) Cosponsored (32)

Of the bills they sponsored: 1 is in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 1 bill

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States.

H.Res. 625 International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with 13 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Aug 1

This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde. It celebrates the country's democratic achievements, cultural vibrancy, and resilience.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The resolution celebrates the strong bilateral ties and historical links between the United States and Cabo Verde.

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights Cabo Verde's historical efforts toward poverty reduction through Millennium Challenge Corporation compacts.

No question was scored the opposite.