Press Releases
March 25, 2015
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.
March 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in opposition to House Republicans' "Work Harder for Less" budget proposals. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
Leader Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I say with great pride how impressed all of us are by his statement of values that he has put forth in this House Democratic Budget. The breadth of knowledge, the depth of commitment, the vision for a strong way to keep America number one – thank you, Mr.
March 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the introduction of bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the SGR formula for Medicare physician payments and to extend the Children's Health Insurance Plan:
"The bipartisan package unveiled today represents bold, necessary progress for our country.
Issues:Health Care
March 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press event today on the Capitol steps to commemorate the fifth anniversary of President Obama signing into law the Affordable Care Act, which has extended the reach of quality, affordable health insurance to millions of Americans. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
"Good morning, everyone. Good morning.
Issues:Health Care
March 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. Below are the Leader's Remarks:
"Good afternoon. Speaker Boehner, thank you for bringing us all together today. It's an honor to be here with Leader McConnell and Leader Reid, Senator Portman, [Congressman] Tiberi, Sherrod Brown – thank you all for making this possible through the legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus. What a thrill for all of us to be here.
March 23, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act:
"Five years ago, we made history together when President Obama signed into law one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in a generation: the Affordable Care Act. For generations, Americans have fought to make health care a right for all, not a privilege for the few.
Issues:Health Care
March 23, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House Democratic budget alternative, which was released today:
"Last week, House Republicans released a budget that once again exposed their special interest values with a proposal to give tax breaks to the wealthy on the backs of hard-working Americans. Today, House Democrats have offered a better plan for America's future: bigger paychecks and better infrastructure for everyone.
Issues:Transportation
March 20, 2015
Santa Fe – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Ben Ray Luján held a press conference today following a tour of Santa Fe Community College. Below is a transcript of the Leader's opening remarks, as well as a question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks:
"Thank you all very much. Thank you very much, we call him ‘Mr. Chairman,' Ben Ray Luján, in Washington, D.C. It is an honor to be here with you always, once again.
Issues:Education
March 19, 2015
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. Since we saw each other last – we have had a break during that time – many of us went to Selma for the 50th anniversary of the march. It was a beautiful commemoration. The President spoke so magnificently about what we were observing that day.
March 18, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke at her annual Women's History Month celebration today. At this year's reception, Leader Pelosi honored the women Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Good afternoon. Thank you all for joining us for Women's History Month – a celebration of history; of American history. Justices, we are gathered in Statuary Hall – a place that used to be the Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives, a place where Abraham Lincoln served as a Member of the U.S.