Press Releases
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 280,000 jobs. With businesses adding 262,000 jobs, this represents the 63rd consecutive month of private sector job growth:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the passage of the USA Freedom Act in the Senate by a vote of 67 to 32:
"Congress has a responsibility to protect the security and liberty of the American people. Today, after the dangerous, unnecessary and avoidable lapse in authorization of national security tools, the Republican Senate has finally passed the USA Freedom Act.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee hearing today entitled "Domestic Violence and Guns: An Epidemic for Women and Families." Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement in honor of LGBT History Month, which begins on June 1:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Senate Republicans' failure to pass the USA Freedom Act before tonight's deadline, allowing the expiration of key intelligence gathering authorities:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Joseph "Beau" Biden III, son of Vice President Joe Biden, and the former Delaware Attorney General:
"My husband Paul and I are heartbroken at the news of Beau Biden's passing.
"Beau Biden represented the best of America. Time and again, he showed the quality of his character, the strength of his intellect, and the depth of his dedication to leave a better world for his two children.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement after Secretary of State John Kerry rescinded Cuba's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism effective today, May 29:
"Today, by removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list, the State Department has removed the burden of an outdated, outmoded strategy. Normalization of relations between our countries is vital to promoting human rights and prosperity throughout the region.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following a new clean water rule announced by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers clarifying waters protected by the Clean Water Act:
"The final Clean Water Rule announced by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers today represents vital protections against the pollution of the water that our children drink, that grows the food we eat, and that sustains our environment.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decision to maintain an injunction on the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: