Press Releases

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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Washington D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press event on the Front Steps of the U.S. Capitol to tell Speaker Ryan: No Bill, No Break, demanding that the Speaker not recess the House without allowing a vote on commonsense gun violence prevention legislation to keep the American people safe. Below are the Leader’s opening and closing remarks:

Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks

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Washington D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this evening as House Democrats continue the ‘No Bill, No Break’ sit-in, demanding that the Speaker bring up a vote on commonsense gun violence prevention legislation before the House recesses. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

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Washington D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this evening on the House floor during House Democrats’ sit-in, demanding that the Speaker bring up a vote on commonsense gun violence prevention legislation before the House recesses. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Thank you for having us. Aren’t we blessed to serve with [Congressman] John Lewis in the Congress?

[Cheers]

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House voted to sustain the President’s veto of Republicans’ bill to disapprove the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule:

“House Republicans would rather help unscrupulous financial advisors prey on Americans' hard-earned retirement savings than hold a vote to keep guns out of the hands of suspected terrorists and criminals.