Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of former Congressman Pete McCloskey of California:

“The sad news of the passing of Bay Area Congressman Pete McCloskey was received with great sorrow by so many who viewed him as a visionary, courageous and patriotic American.

“As a champion for our environment and peace in the world, he brought honor to the state of California and to our country.  Congressman McCloskey will be sadly missed.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Biden announced that she will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor:

“It is with great appreciation that I accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from our great and patriotic President of the United States Joe Biden.  The Medal is an honor that is respected because it is about America’s highest value: freedom.

San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that Wu Yee Children’s Services, a San Francisco non-profit organization established in 1976, will receive $9,676,763 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.  This new federal funding will support quality child care for families in San Francisco.

Oxford, United Kingdom – Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered the distinguished Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture at the Oxford Union and participated in an Oxford Union debate, taking the proposition side of the topic: “This house believes that populism is a threat to democracy.”  Speaker Emerita Pelosi also participated in moderated conversations at the Oxford Guild and at the Blavatnik School of Government. 

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.:

Dublin – On Monday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi accepted an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from University College Dublin (UCD), the James Joyce Award from the UCD Literary and Historical Society, and the Sutherland Leadership Award from Ireland INC.  Speaker Emerita Pelosi was bestowed these honors in recognition of her many contributions to public life in America and all over the world.

San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Reverend Cecil Williams, co-founder of the GLIDE Foundation:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. 

Speaker Emerita Pelosi highlighted the importance of the legislation to support the people of Ukraine against Vladimir Putin's brutality until victory is won.