Press Releases

Pelosi Statement Honoring Cesar Chávez Day

March 31, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in memory of the late civil rights and labor rights legend Cesar Chávez who was born on March 31, 1927:

"Today marks the 88th birthday of the late farm labor movement leader, Cesar Chávez, whose extraordinary leadership and commitment to justice continue to inspire civil rights movements in our country and around the world.

Pelosi Statement on New 2025 Emissions Targets

March 31, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement today following an announcement by the White House that the United States will submit a proposal to the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference to cut greenhouse gas emissions up to 28 percent:

"The climate crisis is real and its impacts are already being felt in America and around the world. No nation can afford to deny the urgency of our circumstances, and our efforts to combat it must be immediate and innovative.

"This bold pledge to reduce U.S.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Pelosi Statement on Congressional Delegation Visit to Cambodia

March 30, 2015

Press Release

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following the conclusion of a two-day visit to Cambodia:

"Today, our delegation was received by Prime Minister Hun Sen. For more than two hours, we engaged in a dialogue about issues related to the suppression of freedom of expression and association, corruption, and unfair labor practices and land rights. The Prime Minister gave us his view of Cambodia-U.S. relations in past decades.

Pelosi Statement on Discriminatory Law in Indiana

March 30, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on Indiana's discriminatory law that allows businesses to discriminate against LGBT Americans:

"E pluribus unum, out of many one, is more than America's motto; it is America's promise. Together, we can meet the challenges our nation faces. Together, we can ensure that all of our children have the opportunities needed to excel.

Issues:LGBTQ+

Pelosi Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Asia

March 28, 2015

Press Release

Andersen Air Force Base, Guam – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Korea and Japan. The delegation arrives in Cambodia on Saturday, beginning the five-nation trip focused on critical issues underpinning U.S. relations with the region, including security cooperation, human rights, and trade. The delegation stopped in Guam en route to Asia to refuel and receive a briefing with U.S. Air Force 36th Wing Mission Commander Andrew Toth.

Issues:Human RightsNational Security

Pelosi Statement on Retirement of Senator Harry Reid

March 27, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid announced he will not seek reelection:

"With Harry Reid's decision to retire, Congress and our country will lose a patriot, pioneer, and one of the greatest leaders the Senate has ever known. Senator Reid is a master of the Senate, a reliable fighter for America's hard-working families, a legislator whose leadership stretches back more than three decades.

Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of Bipartisan Permanent SGR Fix & CHIP Reauthorization Package

March 26, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in support of HR.2, the Bipartisan Permanent SGR Fix & CHIP Reauthorization Package. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him, Mr. Pallone, I thank him and Mr. Levin, our Ranking Members on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee, for their leadership and cooperation on this issue, as well as the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Mr.

Issues:Health Care

Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today

March 26, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.

Q: How is the birthday going so far?

Leader Pelosi. Great. Well, it's even going to be better when we have this wonderful vote in a few minutes. What [better] way to celebrate a birthday than with a wish coming true that we could work together to get the job done for the American people. I was just listening to the Speaker's speech on the floor, and it was very encouraging to hear.

Issues:Health Care

Pelosi Statement on Passing of Nan McEvoy

March 26, 2015

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of business leader and philanthropist Nan McEvoy:

"Nan McEvoy was a trailblazing, entrepreneurial woman - whose courage, generosity, and wisdom reminded us of our responsibility to improve our communities and our world. Nan strengthened our democracy through her service at the newspaper her family founded, the San Francisco Chronicle, and set a sterling example as a compassionate and concerned global citizen as an early Peace Corps volunteer.

Pelosi Statement on the Reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act

March 25, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro introduced the reauthorization of the Paycheck Fairness Act:

"Businesses, families, workers, and our economy benefit when all employees earn an honest day's pay for a full day's work, regardless of gender. Yet, women in the United States are currently earning only 78 cents, on average, for every dollar earned by men – while African American women earn 64 cents and Latinas make a staggering 56 cents for every dollar a man makes.