Skip to main content

Press Releases

August 2, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed legislation to increase support for Israel's Iron Dome defense system:

"In Congress and across the country, Americans are standing in support of Israel's right to defend itself against terrorists who seek to kidnap and murder its citizens. I am proud the House has acted to increase our support for the Iron Dome system that helps keeps Israeli families safe.


August 2, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor tonight in opposition to the House Republicans' revised legislative package to trample the due process rights of vulnerable children and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for DREAMers. Below are the Leader's remarks:

"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding.


August 1, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 209,000 jobs. With businesses adding 198,000 jobs, this marks the 53rd consecutive month of private sector job growth:


August 1, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in hosting a press conference on the child migrant humanitarian situation and the Republicans' inhumane supplemental appropriations bill proposal:


July 31, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the newly released premium rates for health coverage available on the Covered California insurance marketplace:

"The Affordable Care Act is delivering on the promise of quality, affordable insurance for millions of Americans across the country – and California continues to lead the way for the nation.

Issues:Health Care

July 31, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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

Leader Pelosi. Good morning.


July 31, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose violations of labor law when applying for contracts:


July 31, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to House Republicans' supplemental appropriation bill, which fails to adequately or appropriately respond to the humanitarian needs of unaccompanied children along the southern border. Below are the Leader's remarks:


July 30, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Leadership held a press conference tonight after House Republicans voted to authorize Speaker Boehner's politically-motivated and meritless lawsuit against the President. Below is a transcript of the Leader's opening remarks, as well as a question and answer session:

Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks