Press Releases
June 30, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chair Kathy Castor, Members of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Democrats on the steps of the Capitol for a press event unveiling the "Solving the Climate Crisis" action plan, House Democrats' comprehensive plan to combat the climate crisis. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone, and a good morning it is.
Issues:Energy and Environment
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling stating the President has broad power to fire the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a historic achievement of the Dodd-Frank Act signed into law ten years ago:
"Today's Supreme Court ruling regarding the President's power to fire the Bureau's director ignores the intent of Congress.
June 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. 7301, the Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020, critical legislation to support the American people facing housing and financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Jake Tapper on CNN's The Lead to discuss today's House consideration of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Jake Tapper. The Washington Post is reporting that per intel assessments, Russian bounties did lead to U.S. servicemembers being killed. CNN has not confirmed that Washington Post report.
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C.
June 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. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, House Democrats' For The People legislation to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I thank you for that recognition.
Issues:Health Care
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's draconian abortion restrictions:
"Today, the Supreme Court issued a victory for women's health and freedoms and for the Constitution. The highest court in the land has adhered to precedent as it maintains the constitutional right to women's basic reproductive health care.
"As Republicans continue their assault nationally on Roe v.
Issues:Health Care
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter today to the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Gina Haspel requesting an interagency briefing for all House Members regarding disturbing press reports that Russia placed bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan and President Trump's inexplicable behavior towards Russia in light of these reports.
June 26, 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. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
I thank the gentlelady for yielding and for her tremendous leadership over time to remove obstacles of participation to our democracy.
Issues:Voting Rights