Press Releases
February 1, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month:
"The month of February marks Black History Month, when our country celebrates the generations of Black Americans whose courage, advocacy and patriotism have enriched our communities and strengthened our democracy.
February 1, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John Sweeney:
"Today, American workers lost a giant of the labor movement, whose extraordinary life and leadership made a profound difference for our Country and Democracy: John Sweeney.
January 28, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Executive Actions announced by President Biden today to strengthen Americans' access to quality, affordable health care:
"The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis have demonstrated with heartbreaking clarity that access to health care is a matter of life-or-death.
January 28, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
This month of January is the month of memorable Wednesdays, as you know. On January 6th, Wednesday, January 6th, our nation witnessed one of the worst assaults on our democracy and our Constitution in the history of the Republic.
January 28, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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January 25, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced that the House Committee on Homeland Security and other House Committees have reached an agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding on jurisdictional issues regarding the Department of Homeland Security:
"Reform of the Department of Homeland Security is urgently needed to ensure that it can achieve its critical mission: to keep the American people safe from all threats," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
January 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade:
"For 48 years, Roe v. Wade has been a cornerstone of health and equal rights for all American women. This landmark decision protects a woman's fundamental right to make her own reproductive health decisions.
"Nearly half a century later, Roe v. Wade is settled law.
January 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement announcing that the House Impeachment Managers will deliver the article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday, January 25:
"The article of impeachment for incitement of insurrection by Donald Trump will be delivered to the Senate on Monday, January 25.
January 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
What a difference a day makes. Wasn't that just the most beautiful inauguration, with the theme ‘America United'?