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Energy independence and combating climate change is a flagship issue for Congresswoman Pelosi.

October 10, 2017

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement after the Trump Administration announced plans to roll back the Clean Power Plan, a landmark Obama-era initiative to address the global climate crisis:


April 21, 2017

Contact: Ashley Etienne/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day, which began on April 22, 1970:

"This Earth Day, Americans across the country are stepping forward to oppose the anti-science crusade that harms the health of our communities, the strength of our economy, and the security of future generations.


May 25, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the outcome of three amendments regarding LGBT discrimination offered in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill:


April 22, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day, which began on April 22, 1970:


April 1, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on a bipartisan bicameral amicus brief of 208 Members and Former Members of Congress in the case of West Virginia v. EPA, currently before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.


March 10, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the announcement by President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau of new U.S.-Canada climate crisis coordination, including efforts to reduce methane emissions:

“Today, the United States and Canada have announced more progress in our nations’ shared commitment to confront the climate crisis that threatens the health of our communities and the future of our world.