March 2008

• Congressman Jefferson supports volunteerism through the GIVE Act  (March 12, 2008)

February 2008

• Congressman Jefferson commends Lt. General Russel Honore  (February 25, 2008)
• Rep. Jefferson’s statement on FEMA trailer testing  (February 22, 2008)
• Rep. Jefferson votes for the College Opportunity and Affordability Act  (February 7, 2008)

January 2008

• Rep. Jefferson statement on the Army Corps of Engineers ruling  (January 31, 2008)
• Congressman Jefferson votes for economic stimulus  (January 29, 2008)
• Rep. Jefferson responds to the 2008 State of the Union  (January 28, 2008)
• Congressman Jefferson continues to support the SCHIP Reauthorization  (January 23, 2008)
• Congressman Jefferson speaks against poverty  (January 23, 2008)

December 2007

• Rep. Jefferson co-sponsors GO-ZONE legislation  (December 7, 2007)
• Rep. Jefferson speaks for H. Res 826, condemning the use of nooses  (December 5, 2007)

November 2007

• Rep. Jefferson votes for Road Home funding in Defense FY2008 Approps  (November 8, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson votes for the H.R. 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act  (November 6, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson co-sponsors the KIDS WiSH Act  (November 6, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson applauds House override of WRDA veto  (November 6, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson to support WRDA veto override  (November 2, 2007)

October 2007

• Congressman Jefferson honors Louisiana’s Veterans  (October 15, 2007)

September 2007

• Congressman Jefferson votes in favor of the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act 2007  (September 27, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson illustrates dedication to education through a vote in favor of the College Cost Reduction and Access Act  (September 10, 2007)

August 2007

• Congressman Jefferson To Join Congressional Delegation to the Gulf Coast Lawmakers Return to Region, Delivering on Promises, Establishing Partnership for the Future  (August 10, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Security Enhancements Grant  (August 4, 2007)

July 2007

• Congressman Jefferson Introduces Resolution Acknowledging Work Still Left to be Done at 2nd Anniversary of Devastating 2005 Hurricanes  (July 16, 2007)

June 2007

• Congressman Jefferson Praises Minimum Wage Increase – Federal Minimum Wage Rises for the First Time in a Decade  (June 22, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Introduces Bill to Help Reduce Oil Imports and Cut Greenhouse Gases  (June 22, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson introduces Four Bills to improve Mental Health Care Situation in Greater New Orleans, particularly for Children  (June 11, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson to take Temporary Leave from Committee  (June 5, 2007)

May 2007

• Congressman Jefferson to help deliver Katrina Letters to New Orleans School Students written by Children in Basrah  (May 29, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson encouraged by over $100 million pledged to Strengthen Greater New Orleans Health Care Industry; Votes "Yes" for more Katrina Aid, "No" to War Without a Timeline in the Supplemental  (May 24, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Fights to keep Katrina Provisions in revised Supplemental; Rallies CBC for its Support  (May 22, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Testifies before Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee On Lingering Problems after Katrina; Unresolved Issues with FEMA  (May 10, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson asks FAA Administrator to expedite replacement of Lakefront Airport Control Tower  (May 10, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson to Testify before Transportation Subcommittee on unresolved Katrina Problems  (May 9, 2007)

April 2007

• Congressman Jefferson Testifies before Ways and Means Subcommittee on Energy Tax Proposals  (April 24, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Sends Letter to US Homeland Security Secretary Regarding FEMA's Lack of a new National Disaster Response Plan, and the waste of Millions of Dollars worth of Food intended for Future Hurricane Victims  (April 20, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Debates for Passage of the "RECOVER ACT" to assist New Orleans Area Disaster Victims  (April 18, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Leads Fight for Local Small Businesses to Gain Federal Rebuilding Contracts  (April 12, 2007)

March 2007

• Congressman Jefferson Introduces 2 Bills to Strengthen Health Care Industry Post-Katrina  (March 30, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson’s Bill to Help New Orleans’ Small Businesses Passes in the U.S. House  (March 26, 2007)
• Seven Provisions Authored or Co-Authored by Congressman Jefferson Included in the Supplemental  (March 23, 2007)
• Provisions Introduced by Congressman Jefferson Pass in the House Supplemental Vote  (March 23, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Applauds Passage of Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007  (March 21, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Introduces Four Bills Aimed at Restoring the Health Care System in New Orleans  (March 21, 2007)
• Bills Authored and Co-authored by Congressman Jefferson to Help Rescue New Orleans’ Small Business Community Sail Through Committee  (March 15, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Introduces 3 Bills Aimed at Reopening Child Care Facilities in New Orleans and Gulf Coast States Recovering after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita  (March 8, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson is Original Co-Sponsor of Legislation Introduced by House Education and Labor Committee Chairman for New Orleans Schools’ Recovery  (March 1, 2007)

February 2007

• Congressman Jefferson Testifies Before Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance Problems after Katrina; Attends First Meeting of Homeland Security Committee as New Member  (February 28, 2007)
• Jefferson to Testify Before House Financial Services Subcommittee On Insurance Problems after the 2005 Hurricane Season  (February 27, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Endorses House Majority Whip’s Proposed “Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Federal Match Relief Act of 2007”  (February 15, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Voices Support for Bi-partisan Iraq War Resolution  (February 14, 2007)
• House Committee on Small Business to Hold Hearing on the Response of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes  (February 12, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces New Press Liaison, New Staff Members  (February 7, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Testifies Before House Financial Services Committee  (February 6, 2007)
• Jefferson Receives Top Grades from NAACP  (February 1, 2007)

January 2007

• Jefferson Appointed to Small Business Committee  (January 31, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Introduces Community Disaster Loan Forgiveness Act  (January 24, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Introduces Small Business Disaster Relief Bills  (January 19, 2007)
• Congressman Jefferson Hires New Chief of Staff  (January 18, 2007)

November 2006

• Congressman William Jefferson Announces $15.7 Million in Federal Funding for Regional Transit  (November 30, 2006)
• Congressman William Jefferson Announces Over $11 Million in FEMA Funding for the New Orleans Area  (November 14, 2006)
• Congressman William Jefferson Urges Corps of Engineers to Strengthen Levees along Harvey Canal  (November 14, 2006)

October 2006

• Congressman William Jefferson Announces Over $21 Million in FEMA Funding for the Regional Transit Authority  (October 25, 2006)

September 2006

• Congressman William Jefferson Announces $23 Million FEMA Grant for Healthcare in New Orleans  (September 28, 2006)
• Congressman William Jefferson Announces $342 Million in Defense Projects for New Orleans  (September 27, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson: New Orleans Residents Should Sue the Federal Government for Losses  (September 14, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Secures $100 Million for New Joint LSU-VA Hospital in New Orleans  (September 13, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson: Congress Should Guarantee Category Five Hurricane Protection  (September 13, 2006)

August 2006

• Congressman Jefferson Leads Democrats’ Gulf Coast Trip Democrats to Reflect, Remember, Recommit Themselves to Rebuilding  (August 24, 2006)

July 2006

• Congressman Jefferson and CBC Members Urge RTA, Blanco, Nagin and City Council to Maintain Public Bus Service  (July 27, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Applauds the Extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965  (July 13, 2006)

June 2006

• Congressman Jefferson Demands Response from HHS Secretary to Discuss New Orleans Healthcare Crisis  (June 29, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Applauds President Bush for Extending Deadline for Debris Removal  (June 29, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces over $16 Million in FEMA Grants for New Orleans  (June 1, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Urges Federal Commitment to Hurricane Protection  (June 1, 2006)

May 2006

• Jefferson’s GO Zone Act Brings over $400 Million in Tax Credit Allocations Home to New Orleans Companies  (May 30, 2006)
• Jefferson “Tonnage Tax” Provision Included in Final Tax Bill  (May 10, 2006)
• Jefferson Urges FEMA to Keep New Orleans Office Open  (May 2, 2006)

April 2006

• Congressman Jefferson and President Bush Honor National Volunteer Week in New Orleans  (April 27, 2006)
• Coastal lawmakers call for action on offshore natural gas bill  (April 26, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Disappointed in FEMA Contracting Process  (April 12, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson’s Statement on FEMA’s Advisory Flood Maps Released Today  (April 12, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson, Democratic Caucus to Request $300 Million for New Orleans Hospitals  (April 5, 2006)

March 2006

• Congressman Jefferson Introduces HOPE Act to Defer Mortgage Payments for Louisiana Homeowners  (March 30, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson, La. Delegation to Request $6 Billion More for Levees  (March 29, 2006)
• Jefferson Urges President Bush to Keep Commitment to Louisiana  (March 16, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces $1.9 million in FEMA Grants for SUNO  (March 10, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Response to President’s Trip to New Orleans and Renewed Calls for Funding  (March 8, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Joins Ambassador Rob Portman to Announce Malaysia Free Trade Talks  (March 8, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Requests Full Funding for Louisiana Rebuilding Efforts  (March 8, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Joins CBC Foundation to Announce Voting Rights Conference  (March 8, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Reacts to Bush Video  (March 2, 2006)
• Reps. Jefferson and Christensen Introduce Katrina Healthcare Legislation  (March 2, 2006)
• Congress Extends Disaster Unemployment Benefits  (March 2, 2006)
• Jefferson Welcomes Congressional Delegation to New Orleans  (March 2, 2006)

February 2006

• Congressman Jefferson Response to White House Katrina Report  (February 23, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Concerned About Hurricane Supplemental Proposal  (February 22, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces Congressional Delegation Tour of New Orleans and Gulf Region  (February 17, 2006)
• Jefferson and Melancon Release Views on GOP Katrina Report  (February 15, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Reacts to Former FEMA Director Michael Brown’s Senate Hearing Testimony  (February 10, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Criticizes Bush Budget Proposal  (February 6, 2006)

January 2006

• Congressman Jefferson Reacts To President’s State of the Union Address  (January 31, 2006)
• Congressman Jefferson Comments on the Death of Coretta Scott King  (January 31, 2006)

December 2005

• Congressman Jefferson Announces $3.8 million in FEMA Grants for Orleans Parish  (December 20, 2005)
• Jefferson Joins President in Go Zone Signing Ceremony  (December 20, 2005)
• Jefferson Reacts to Katrina Legislation in Budget and Defense Bills  (December 19, 2005)
• Jefferson Asks Secretary Jackson to Approve HUD Properties in New Orleans  (December 17, 2005)
• Jefferson’s GO Zone Act Heads to the President’s Desk  (December 16, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Reacts to President’s Commitment to an Additional $1.5 Billion for Louisiana’s Levees  (December 15, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Passes Gulf Opportunity Act  (December 7, 2005)
• Jefferson Urges Mortgage Lenders to Continue Relief Efforts  (December 7, 2005)

November 2005

• Jefferson Blasts FEMA’s Housing Decision  (November 17, 2005)
• Jefferson Passes Gulf Coast Financial Relief Bill  (November 16, 2005)

October 2005

• Congressman Jefferson: Chertoff’s Responses are Unacceptable  (October 19, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Supports Disaster Relief Bill  (October 7, 2005)

September 2005

• Congressman Jefferson’s Katrina Tax Relief Package Passes House  (September 15, 2005)
• SCHUMER, JEFFERSON PROPOSE 5 PROGRAMS FOR KATRINA RELIEF BASED ON WHAT SUCCEEDED IN N.Y. POST 9-11  (September 8, 2005)
• Louisiana Delegation Urges Residents NOT to Return to Homes  (September 7, 2005)
• Jefferson Seeks $100 Billion for New Orleans, $225 Billion for Gulf Region  (September 7, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Reacts to Katrina Devastation from New Orleans  (September 3, 2005)

August 2005

• Congressman Jefferson Praises BRAC Vote  (August 24, 2005)

July 2005

• Congressman Jefferson Secures Over $13 Million For Transit and Highway Projects  (July 29, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Leads CAFTA Win  (July 28, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Joins House Democrats to Announce New Retirement Proposal  (July 26, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Receives Perfect Score From Hispanic Organization  (July 26, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act  (July 26, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Welcomes New Staffers  (July 22, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Leads Effort to Promote Adoption  (July 12, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces Federal Grants Awarded in June  (July 12, 2005)

June 2005

• Congressman Applauds Appropriations Committee for Adding Additional CAFTA Funds to the Foreign Operations Bill  (June 23, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces New Labor Provision for CAFTA  (June 15, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Applauds the U.S. Senate for Lynching Vote  (June 13, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces Federal Grants Awarded in May  (June 7, 2005)

May 2005

• Congressman Jefferson Introduces Affordable Housing Legislation  (May 26, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Joins the Congressional Black Caucus in Opposition to Elimination of the Filibuster  (May 19, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Responds to Base Closure Announcement  (May 13, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson’s Remarks on Today’s Social Security Hearing  (May 12, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces New Markets Tax Credit Allocations  (May 11, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Receives Salute to Congress Award  (May 10, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson’s Remarks on Holocaust Remembrance Day  (May 5, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces Federal Grants Awarded in April - New Orleans-based Education Center Receives over $1 million  (May 2, 2005)

April 2005

• Congressman Jefferson Pledges Support for CAFTA  (April 18, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson’s Remarks on Repealing the Estate Tax  (April 14, 2005)
• Louisiana Delegation Introduces Legislation to Help Restore Louisiana’s Coast  (April 13, 2005)
• Remarks on the Life and Legacy of Pope John Paul II  (April 8, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces Federal Grants Awarded in March  (April 4, 2005)

March 2005

• Congressman Jefferson's Comments on Republican Budget Resolution  (March 17, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Leads Fight for Quality Kidney Care  (March 17, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces Federal Grants Awarded in February  (March 3, 2005)

February 2005

• Congressman Jefferson Criticizes Bush Budget Proposal  (February 7, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Announces Federal Grants Awarded in January  (February 4, 2005)

January 2005

• Congressman William Jefferson Joins Budget Committee  (January 26, 2005)
• Congressman William Jefferson Presents Daughter Nailah as Queen of Washington Mardi Gras Fourth African American Queen in the nearly 60 year history  (January 24, 2005)
• Congressman William Jefferson’s Statement on Efforts to Privatize Social Security  (January 19, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Welcomes Change in the 109th Congress New and Returning Staff, New Offices  (January 13, 2005)
• Congressman Jefferson Launches New Congressional Website  (January 13, 2005)
• Statement by Congressman Jefferson on the Deaths of Louisiana National Guard Soldiers  (January 11, 2005)

December 2004

• Congressman William Jefferson Mourns the Death of Long-Time Staffer Jean LaPlace  (December 8, 2004)

October 2004

• Jefferson “Tonnage Tax” Provision Included in Final House Tax Bill  (October 8, 2004)
• Congressman Jefferson, U.S. Pirg And Sportsmen Call On Bush Administration To Abandon Proposal To Repeal Protection For Pristine National Forests  (October 6, 2004)
• Congressman William Jefferson Stands with America’s Veterans  (October 6, 2004)

September 2004

• Congressman Jefferson’s Chief of Staff Retires After 20 years of Capitol Hill Service Jefferson Hires New Chief of Staff, Staff Assistant, Legislative Correspondent  (September 27, 2004)
• Congressman William Jefferson Urges Support for Coastal Restoration Funds  (September 17, 2004)
• Congressman Jefferson Calls for Swift Action on 9/11 Commission Recommendations  (September 8, 2004)
• Congressman Jefferson Statement on New Budget Deficit Figures  (September 7, 2004)
• Congressman Jefferson Responds to Navy Proposal to Buy Fewer Ships  (September 7, 2004)
• Congressman William Jefferson Announces Over $70 Million in Federal Grants for New Orleans  (September 2, 2004)

August 2004

• Congressman William Jefferson Announces $10 million FAA Grant for Louis Armstrong International Airport  (August 26, 2004)

July 2004

• Congressman Jefferson Honored by Maritime Industry Leaders  (July 15, 2004)
• Statement by Congressman Jefferson on the Death of President Ronald Reagan  (July 7, 2004)
• Congressman Jefferson Leads Fight for Medicare Reform  (July 7, 2004)

June 2004

• Congressman Jefferson Urges Tax Reform for New Orleans-Based Shipping  (June 8, 2004)
• Congressman Jefferson Visits New Orleans Dialysis Patients  (June 7, 2004)
• Congressman Jefferson Fights for Louisiana Coal Export Jobs  (June 3, 2004)

June 2003

• Congressman Jefferson to Participate in World Economic Forum  (June 18, 2003)
• Congressman Jefferson Honors Environmentalist  (June 10, 2003)

April 2003

• Congressman Jefferson and Congressional Delegation Seeks to Shore Up Jobs at Northrup Grumman  (April 3, 2003)

March 2003

• Congressman Jefferson Announces New Markets Tax Credit Allocations  (March 14, 2003)
• Congressman Jefferson offers Plan to Stimulate the U.S. Economy and Spur Economic Development in Underserved Areas  (March 11, 2003)
• Congressman Jefferson Joins Black Law Students In University Of Michigan Amicus Brief  (March 7, 2003)
• RULES COMMITTEE NIXES JEFFERSON RESERVIST TAX BREAK AMENDMENT,KEEPS SPECIAL INTERST TAX BREAKS  (March 6, 2003)
• JEFFERSON WANTS NO TAXES FORSPOUSES OF MILITARY AND DOD CIVILIANS SERVING IN IRAQ AND OTHER COMBAT ZONES  (March 5, 2003)

February 2003

• JEFFERSON RENEWS EFFORT FOR GOVERNMENT PENSION REFORM  (February 26, 2003)

July 2002

• REP. JEFFERSON RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL TRADE AWARD  (July 11, 2002)