Hakeem Jeffries
House Minority Leader
RECORD LOCKED · 119TH CONGRESSWhy this seat is in the Gang of Eight
Holds a Gang of Eight seat as House Minority Leader — the statutory counterpart to the Speaker, ensuring the minority party is represented in restricted notifications.
Statutory basis
The minority leader of the House of Representatives is named in 50 U.S.C. § 3093(c)(2).
Background
Hakeem Jeffries represents New York's 8th Congressional District and has led House Democrats since January 2023, succeeding Nancy Pelosi as the party's leader in the chamber. A former corporate attorney and New York State Assembly member, he previously chaired the House Democratic Caucus. He holds a Gang of Eight seat by virtue of his leadership office.
Role in intelligence oversight
As minority leader, Jeffries designates the Democratic members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, including its ranking member.
Record
| Full name | Hakeem Sekou Jeffries |
|---|---|
| Gang of Eight seat | House Minority Leader |
| Basis of seat | Congressional Leadership |
| Party | Democrat |
| Represents | New York · 8th District |
| Congressional service | Elected to the House in 2012 |
| Holding this seat since | January 3, 2023 |
| Predecessor in seat | Nancy Pelosi (as Democratic Leader) |
| Official site | jeffries.house.gov |
| Record covers | 119th Congress (January 3, 2025 – January 3, 2027) |
| Last verified | August 27, 2026 |
What this page does not claim
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