Pelosi Update

August 1, 2014

California, Covered
The Affordable Care Act is delivering on the promise of quality, affordable insurance for millions of Americans across the country – and California continues to lead the way for the nation.

#MiddleClassFirst

July 25, 2014

Pelosi Update

Our country took a historic step forward to protect LGBT Americans as President Barack Obama signed an executive order that bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in federal contracts. With this executive order, we reaffirm the great promise of our nation: E pluribus unum - ‘Out of many, we are one.’

Middle Class Jumpstart

July 18, 2014

Pelosi Update

This week, as House Republicans gathered to discuss their lawsuit against the President, I joined with House Democrats on the Capitol steps to announce a bold new economic agenda: the Middle Class Jumpstart.

Issues:Middle Class Jumpstart

Empty ‘suits

July 11, 2014

Pelosi Update

Feckless
Once again, House Republicans are trying to divert attention away from their spectacular dysfunction and obstruction.

Our Most Basic Rights

July 3, 2014

Pelosi Update

This 4th of July, let us all remember the first and lasting promise of America – that everyone is created equal, that liberty and justice are a right for each and every person who calls this land home. Generations of Americans have stood up, have fought, have marched, have even died so that this promise is not empty for all but the most fortunate few. We must remember these Americans, for their sacrifices lift us all, and their courage continues to carry us forward.

365 Days and Counting

June 27, 2014

Pelosi Update

#TimeIsNow Today marks one full year – 365 days – since the Senate passed bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform by an overwhelming majority of 68 to 32. One year since Democrats and Republicans came together on legislation to secure our border, protect our workers, unite our families and create an earned pathway to citizenship. One year of the House Majority’s refusal to act.

Leave No Veteran Behind

June 20, 2014

Pelosi Update

Leave No Veteran Behind
Our nation owes a solemn commitment to those who have served and sacrificed in our n

Game of Loans

June 13, 2014

Pelosi Update

Game of Loans
Republicans in the House and the Senate once again showed their contempt for the millions of American burdened by crushing student loan debt with their votes this week.

The Eyes of the World

June 6, 2014

Pelosi Update

The Eyes of the World Today, we honor the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 troops headed across the English Channel to seize a fragile beachhead from which the Allies could drive Hitler’s armies back into Germany.

Undermining Children's Nutrition

May 30, 2014

Pelosi Update

This week, the House Appropriations Committee passed an agriculture spending bill that would allow schools to opt-out of nutrition standards that were established under The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which requires school meals with more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains while using less sodium.