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July 5, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced a legislative hearing on the so-called First Amendment Defense Act, which targets LGBT Americans for discrimination:

Issues:LGBTQ+

July 2, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the terrorist attack that killed 20 people, including an American, at a restaurant in Dhaka, Bangladesh:


June 30, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today issued the following statement after the Department of Defense lifted the ban on open service by transgender individuals in the military. On June 10, Leader Pelosi sent a letter to Defense Secretary Ashton Carter reiterating her call for an end to the ban.

Issues:LGBTQ+

June 27, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Democratic Members of the Select Committee on Benghazi issued a 339-page report and released all unclassified interview transcripts in their possession:


June 24, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans released the tax portion of their ‘Wrong Way’ agenda:

“Once again, Republicans are planning to hand massive tax giveaways to millionaires and billionaires on the backs of hard-working American families.


June 24, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, which was announced on June 26, 2015:

Issues:LGBTQ+

June 23, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Supreme Court ruled in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, upholding the constitutionality of affirmative action initiatives:

“Today’s Supreme Court decision affirms that every American deserves access to a world-class higher education and the ladder of opportunity it provides.

Issues:Education

June 23, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 on the President’s Immigration Executive Actions:

“The Supreme Court’s deadlock on the President’s Immigration Actions is a disappointing setback for hard-working, law-abiding immigrant families across America. Nevertheless, we are fully committed to ending the terrible fear of separation that hangs over immigrant families.


June 23, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks late this evening outside the Capitol building where crowds gathered to show their support for House Democrats as they continue to demand a vote on commonsense gun legislation before recess. Below are the Leader’s remarks:


June 22, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Leadership held a press availability following Secretary Clinton’s visit to the Capitol. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Thank you very much, Xavier. Thank you for the auspices under which we had the privilege of hearing from the next President of the United States.