Press Releases
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day:
"Earth Day reminds us of the vital role we must play in protecting the world's wildlife, public lands, air and water for the next generation. For the past forty-five years, April 22 has served as a clarion call to fulfill our shared responsibility of shaping a healthier future.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 67th anniversary of Israel's Independence Day, which starts at sundown this evening:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today during a press conference with the Congressional Black Caucus to urge confirmation of Loretta Lynch for U.S. Attorney General. Below are the Leader's Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after her meeting with the Progressive Caucus this evening at the Capitol:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Republican-controlled House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's planned markup today of a resolution of disapproval to overturn the D.C. Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act. The RHNDA would prohibit employers from discriminating against an employee, spouse or dependent because of private reproductive health decisions.
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 afternoon, everyone.
This week marks the 100th day of the 114th Congress, controlled by the Republicans. This week we also observed Equal Pay Day. This week Republicans rejected our attempt to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver the commencement address to the graduates of San José State University on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 9:30 am.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the SGR bill enrollment ceremony. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
"This is a happy day indeed. Thank you for your leadership. I'm pleased to welcome our colleagues from the Senate to the House side – for some of them, back to the House side. And I also want to acknowledge Ron Wyden who has joined, in addition to acknowledging Senator Hatch's leadership.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day:
"On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memories of millions of children, women, and men murdered for their identities and their faith. We remember them by rededicating ourselves to speaking out against injustice and inequality, bigotry and brutality. In their name, we vow to never forget and never to stand by while others suffer.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. Below are the Leader's Remarks: