Press Releases

Pelosi Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Asia

March 28, 2015

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

Press Release

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 Germanwings Flight 9525

March 25, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525:

"Our hearts ache for the families and friends of the 150 passengers and crew aboard Germanwings Flight 9525.

Issues:Transportation

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.

Pelosi Floor Speech in Opposition to the Republican Budget Proposals

March 25, 2015

Press Release

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.

Issues:EducationHealth CareHousingMiddle Class Jumpstart

Pelosi Statement on Bipartisan Agreement on Permanent ‘Doc Fix’

March 24, 2015

Press Release

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

Pelosi Remarks at House Democrats' Press Event Commemorating Fifth Anniversary of Affordable Care Act

March 24, 2015

Press Release

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