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June 25, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in support of America's workers. Below are the Leader's remarks:


June 25, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its decision in King v. Burwell:

"Today, for the second time, the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act.

"This is a victory for common sense and for all American families. It is long past time for Republicans to abandon their assault on the newfound health security that the Affordable Care Act is providing millions and millions of Americans across the country.

Issues:Health Care

June 24, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate voted to send Trade Promotion Authority legislation to the President:

"Throughout the debate on Fast Track, House Democrats have been united in our concern over the impact trade agreements will have on America's hard-working families.


June 24, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the introduction of new voting rights legislation, H.R. 2867, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015, which is being introduced by Representatives Terri Sewell, Linda Sanchez, Judy Chu, and John Lewis:

Issues:Human Rights

June 24, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement after House Republicans voted for the fourth time in recent months to block Democrats' motion to consider legislation to re-authorize the Export-Import Bank's charter, which will expire on June 30.


June 19, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the 83rd annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors luncheon held this year in San Francisco. Below are the Leader's remarks:

"Good afternoon everyone.

[Applause]


June 19, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office released a report showing Republicans' plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act would increase the deficit by $353 billion over the next ten years:

"Today's CBO report is very clear. Any way you slice it, repealing the Affordable Care Act will add hundreds of billions of dollars to the deficit.

Issues:Health Care

June 19, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement today in recognition of the 150th Celebration of Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865 when federal officials arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation:

"Today, we celebrate the historic turning point in our nation's history, when all African Americans born into slavery breathed free.

Issues:Human Rights

June 18, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – In her opening remarks at her weekly press conference today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi commented on the release of His Holiness Pope Francis' Encyclical ‘Laudato Si,' which addresses the climate crisis. Below is a transcript of her remarks: