Press Releases

Washington D.C. – In a new USA TODAY op-ed, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and MomsRising Executive Director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner argue that America's growing health care affordability crisis is the direct result of Republican policy choices that slashed Medicaid, increased costs for working families and prioritized war and tax breaks for the wealthy over the health of the American people.

San Francisco — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence:

San Francisco — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of legendary music mogul Clive Davis:

"Paul and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Clive Davis — a dear friend and a giant in American culture whose influence reached far beyond the music industry. For decades, Clive brought together artists, leaders, and people from every walk of life through a shared belief in the power of music to inspire, unite, and uplift.

Washington, D.C. – In advance of the House GOP's vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing the legislation under the current leadership structure of the Intelligence Community, arguing that Congress must uphold the standards established after September 11th to protect national security and maintain confidence in America’s intelligence institutions.

Washington D.C. – In an exclusive interview with the Washington Blade for Pride Month, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on nearly four decades of advocacy alongside the LGBTQ community, highlighting the grassroots organizing, courage and persistence that helped drive historic progress toward equality.

Published on the 39th anniversary of her inaugural Floor speech on HIV/AIDS, Pelosi also discussed efforts to combat the AIDS epidemic, repeal 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,' pass federal hate crimes protections and advance the Equality Act.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Ukraine Support Act, reaffirming America’s commitment to stand with the Ukrainian people as they defend their sovereignty, democracy and freedom.

In her remarks, Pelosi emphasized that support for Ukraine is not only about helping a democratic ally defend itself—but about deterring authoritarian aggression and uphold America’s values on the world stage.

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Chairman Barney Frank of Massachusetts:

“America’s working families in Massachusetts and beyond have lost an iconic champion with the passing of Chairman Barney Frank.  Chairman Frank was an exceptional legislator, whose name is synonymous with the strongest consumer financial protections in history and whose advocacy helped forge a fairer future for all of our children.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor honoring the life and legacy of San Francisco civic and interfaith leader Rita Semel, who passed away at the age of 104.

In her remarks, Pelosi praised Semel’s decades of leadership bringing together people of different faiths and backgrounds in pursuit of peace, dignity and mutual understanding, calling her “one of the great moral forces of our community.”