Press Releases
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of First Lady Rosalynn Carter:
“Today, our nation mourns the loss of First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a saintly and revered public servant. A leader deeply driven by her profound faith, compassion and kindness, First Lady Carter achieved transformational change that has brought hope and healing to countless families across America and all around the world.
San Francisco – On Friday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi hosted Members of Congress, Members of Parliaments and other civic leaders attending the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit for a convening breakfast of parliamentarians at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
Washington, D.C. – Aaron Bennett, spokesman for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, issued this statement on behalf of the Pelosi family:
“Speaker Pelosi and her family are deeply grateful for the outpouring of prayers and warm wishes for Mr. Pelosi from so many across the country during this difficult time. The Pelosi family is very proud of their Pop, who demonstrated extraordinary composure and courage on the night of the attack a year ago and in the courtroom this week. Thankfully, Mr. Pelosi continues to make progress in his recovery.
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week, ahead of a press conference on trade and labor with leaders including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Executive Director of the San Francisco Labor Council Kim Tavaglione and Secretary-Treasurer of the San Francisco Building Trades Council Rudy Gonzalez:
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:
“On this day in 2021, President Joe Biden signed our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, seizing a once-in-a-century chance to rebuild our nation while rebuilding our middle class. Shovels are in the ground and work is in progress across America, with nearly $400 billion in funding headed to more than 40,000 projects in 4,500 communities, including our own in San Francisco.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws at the Sorbonne from the distinguished Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas.
At a ceremony held on Monday at the historic Sorbonne in Paris, France, the University bestowed upon Pelosi the high honor of honorary degree in recognition of her leadership in the defense of democracy, in the United States and around the world.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of health care advocate Ady Barkan:
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the announcement of labor agreements between the UAW and the Big Three:
“Congratulations to the United Auto Workers on their momentous success in achieving fair contracts with the Big Three. Record profits should mean record contracts. The tentative agreements reached with Ford, Stellantis and GM have secured the better pay, safer working conditions, and stronger benefits and pensions that America's autoworkers deserve.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking five years since the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh:
“Five years ago, eleven beautiful men and women were murdered in an appalling hate-fueled attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. As our nation remembers the deadliest antisemitic massacre in American history, our hearts remain with the families and community who continue to bear the pain of this devastating tragedy.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.Res. 771, Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. Below are the Speaker Emerita's remarks.