Pelosi Update

Honoring the Victims of Tucson; Remembering Haiti; Welcoming New San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee

January 14, 2011

With great sadness, the House of Representatives came together this week to honor Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, her staff, and her constituents who were victims of the horrific shooting in Arizona.

Attacks on Health Insurance Reform: What's at Stake for California

January 7, 2011

Pelosi Update

As we begin the 112th Congress, my number one priority will continue to be putting Americans to work. Each new proposal will be measured by a simple test: does it create jobs? Does it strengthen our middle class? And does it reduce the deficit?

Accomplishments of the 111th Congress

December 23, 2010

Pelosi Update

Over the past two years, we have produced historic legislation in the areas of health care, veterans’ benefits, women’s rights, Wall Street reform, and cutting taxes for 95 percent of the American people and millions of small businesses. With these accomplishments we have begun the difficult work of recovering from the worst economic collapse since the 1930s and prevented our country from plunging into another Great Depression.

Below are just a few of the many legislative accomplishments of the 111th Congress:

Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"; Extending Unemployment Benefits and Tax Cuts; Senate Fails to Advance DREAM Act

December 20, 2010

Pelosi Update

This landmark vote closes the door on a fundamental unfairness and repeals a policy that does not contribute to our national security. Ending â€œDonâ€™t Ask, Donâ€™t Tellâ€ reflects a core principle in our nation: that anyone who wishes to serve, secure, and defend this country should be welcomed, judged by their abilities, and honored for their sacrifice.

Passing the DREAM Act; Protecting Seniors; 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

December 10, 2010

Pelosi Update

I am so pleased that the House passed the DREAM Act of 2010 by a vote of 216 to 198 on Wednesday. I have long been committed to the passage of this critical legislation, which offers young immigrants the chance to attain citizenship and contribute to our countryâ€™s future by pursuing a college education or serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Tax Cuts for the Middle-Class; Healthy School Meals; World AIDS Day

December 3, 2010

Pelosi Update

Yesterday, the House passed the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which will make permanent tax cuts for the middle-class to spur economic growth and help the vast majority of Americans struggling through a tough economy.

Giving Thanks

November 24, 2010

Pelosi Update

This Thursday, families in San Francisco and across the country will sit down together and give thanks. As we show our gratitude for the comfort of our loved ones and the many blessings of American liberty, let us remember those who are struggling to put food on the table for their families during these difficult economic times.

Voting to Extend Unemployment Benefits; Working for Fairness and Equality

November 19, 2010

Pelosi Update

Our first priority is to create jobs; the American people want to get back to work. Unemployment Insurance is a lifeline for millions of jobless Americans still looking for work, as well as a proven economic booster, returning $2 into the economy for every $1 invested

Celebrating Veterans Day; Continuing to Fight

November 12, 2010

Pelosi Update

Each year on Veterans Day, we remember those who perished at war and celebrate the courage of those who come home. In Congress, our work is founded on a solemn promise: just as the military pledges to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, we will leave no veteran behind when they return home.

Today is Election Day

November 2, 2010

Pelosi Update

Voting is a fundamental right. Generations of Americans have struggled and even died to ensure that all of us have the right to vote. We all can honor their sacrifice today, November 2nd.