Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined 213 House Democrats on a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, demanding that she utilize the Congressionally authorized SNAP contingency fund to provide food assistance to hungry Americans as the Republican shutdown approaches its second month.
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Senator Adam Schiff, Senator Alex Padilla and 27 members of the California congressional delegation in urging the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Inspector General to launch an independent investigation into the unlawful termination of $7.6 billion in grants to California and other states targeted for their perceived lack of support for President Trump.
San Francisco – Today, ten Democratic Members of Congress representing the Bay Area released a joint video message calling on President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans to end their weeks-long government shutdown and return to Washington to do their jobs.
The video features Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) and Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Mike Thompson (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17).
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Mayor Daniel Lurie's announcement that the federal government called off a planned deployment in San Francisco:
“Mayor Lurie has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of San Franciscans.
“In his handling of a potential federal deployment in our city that resulted in the President calling off the operation, Mayor Lurie has underscored that public safety must be driven by local priorities, respectful of our values and communities.
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued this statement on reports of a planned major immigration operation in the San Francisco Bay Area:
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the President's threats to deploy the National Guard in San Francisco:
“San Francisco does not want or need Donald Trump’s chaos. Our City takes great pride in the steps we’ve taken to significantly increase public safety and reduce crime in partnership with community and state officials — without the interference of a President seeking headlines.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on reports that a San Francisco native is among hundreds of activists being detained at an Israeli prison:
San Francisco – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Jared Huffman, Congressman Kevin Mullin and Bay Area health care leaders and advocates at the North East Medical Services (NEMS) Clinic in Chinatown to highlight the devastating impact of the Republican Shutdown on health care access and affordability for millions of working families.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Jane Goodall:
“Today, the world lost an iconic conservationist and primatologist who was a tireless advocate for animal welfare and a respected voice for peace. Through her lifetime of academia and activism, Jane Goodall redefined our understanding of the world around us and taught us the powerful difference one person can make.
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Burton:
“Today, working families have lost one of the most outspoken, ferocious and unyielding champions our nation has ever known. John Burton was a towering progressive warrior, who for half a century never pulled a punch in his dogged fight for a fairer future for our children. Paul and I are heartbroken to hear of his passing, as he was my longtime mentor, close confidant and dear friend.