Press Releases
July 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement as the House of Representatives filed a reply brief in the case of California v. Texas, to support the Affordable Care Act:
"In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, with over 150,000 Americans tragically dead, millions of Americans infected, and millions more losing their jobs and their health care coverage, the Affordable Care Act's life-saving protections are more important than ever.
Issues:Health Care
July 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. We're going to be very brief because we have work to do.
July 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 7027, the Child Care Is Essential Act, and H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, to provide child care relief for families and providers and support the safe reopening of the U.S. economy. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
July 28, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Ari Melber on MSNBC's The Beat to discuss coronavirus relief legislation, the Trump Administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic response and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Ari Melber. Welcome back to The Beat.
July 27, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the GOP COVID-19 proposal:
"Ten weeks ago, Democrats passed the Heroes Act, which contains the solution to defeating the virus and safely reopening the country: supporting our heroes, crushing the virus and putting money in Americans' pockets.
"But for ten weeks, the Senate GOP has said just ‘pause.' Once again, they have delayed releasing their plan.
July 27, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Leadership and other Members of Congress for a formal arrival ceremony for civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis to lie in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. It is an official, personal and very sad honor to welcome our colleague John Lewis back to the Capitol, to welcome his family and his many friends to acknowledge his sacred life.
July 27, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline: White House to discuss coronavirus relief legislation, the Trump Administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic response and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Nicolle Wallace.
July 27, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript:
Leader Schumer. Well, we are somewhat frustrated. We had hoped that there'd be a bill and, instead, in the Senate, they have put together little pieces here and there and everywhere.
July 26, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990:
"Thirty years ago, our nation came together in a bipartisan way to honor our founding principle that all are equal under the law.
July 24, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after President Trump signed executive orders on prescription drugs, once again failing to advance any rules to lower Americans' prescription drug prices:
"Once again, President Trump has pulled his punch on reducing prescription drug prices, this time with empty Executive Orders that take no real action to lower Americans' skyrocketing drug costs.
Issues:Health Care