Press Releases
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President's address on raising the minimum wage delivered in Connecticut today:
"Today, the President powerfully articulated why raising the minimum wage is good for our economy, good for our workers, and good for our long-term growth.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on House Republicans' 50th vote to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act and on the Obama Administration's announcement of new policies to smooth the health care transition for consumers and employers:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the release of the President's FY 2015 budget request:
"The President's budget reflects the top priorities of the American people: creating jobs, closing the opportunity gap, strengthening the middle class, and building an economy that works for everyone. This budget is a clear statement of our values as a nation, a nation that believes in fairness, opportunity, and hard work as the bedrock of our way of life.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Women's History Month:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Republicans' proposed legislation to delay the individual mandate penalty by one year. A vote on this measure would mark House Republicans' 50th attempt to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act:
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:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp released the Republican proposal on tax reform:
"The Republican tax proposal must be judged by its impact on the middle class, its consequences for working families, and its effect on our nation's deficit. Any tax reform plan must grow the economy, encourage job creation, and strengthen the middle class. We will evaluate this Republican plan to see if it meets that standard.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, and Members of Congress held a press event today to announce a discharge petition on the minimum wage. Leader Pelosi and House Democratic Members were joined by business owners and advocates who called on Congress to pass H.R. 1010, the Fair Minimum Wage Act, and #RaiseTheWage to $10.10 for millions of Americans. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the announcement today that 4 million Americans have successfully enrolled in private plans through the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on legislation criminalizing homosexuality signed into law by the President of Uganda today: