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April 22, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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:


April 22, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after her meeting with the Progressive Caucus this evening at the Capitol:


April 21, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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.

Issues:Health Care

April 16, 2015

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.


April 16, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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.

Issues:Education

April 16, 2015

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.

Issues:Health Care

April 16, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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.


April 15, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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:


April 14, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named three House Democratic Members to serve on a conference committee to complete a final FY 2016 budget agreement. She appointed Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member on the Budget Committee; Congressman John Yarmuth of Kentucky; and Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin. Below is Leader Pelosi's statement:


April 14, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer held a press availability today. Below is a transcript of the Leader's opening and closing remarks, as well as a question and answer session:

Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks: