Press Releases
October 1, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the House Republican veterans bill that offers $6.2 billion less than what was provided in the bipartisan Veterans Appropriations bill passed by the House earlier this year. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the gentleman for yielding and I thank him for his great service to our country, for his leadership on behalf our veterans. They are precious to us.
September 28, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the latest GOP proposal to create a Republican Government Shutdown:
“The Senate has acted in a clear way to keep government open.
September 26, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to congratulate Oracle Team USA on their spectacular comeback against Emirates Team New Zealand in San Francisco Bay for the 34th annual America's Cup. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to thank Mr. Davis for courtesy to allow me with great enthusiasm to come to the floor, to salute Team America, the Oracle Team USA which came from behind to win the America’s Cup.
September 26, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama’s speech in Maryland on the patient protections in the Affordable Care Act:
“Today, President Obama cut through the Beltway bubble to explain exactly what millions of Americans will see when Health Insurance Marketplaces open across the country on Tuesday: quality, affordable, health care.
Issues:Health Care
September 25, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C.
September 25, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill (Pelosi), 202-226-7616
Ryan Nickel (Welch), 202-225-4115
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi along with 185 Members of the House Democratic Caucus, led by Chief Deputy Whip Peter Welch, sent a letter to President Barack Obama stating their support for a clean debt ceiling increase that ensures the full faith and credit of the United States of America and avoids a Republican default. Below is the full text of the letter:
September 25, 2013
The Honorable Barack H.
September 20, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency announced newly proposed carbon pollution standards for future power plants:
“Today, the Obama Administration took a strong step to address the devastating impacts of climate change.
Issues:Energy and Environment
September 20, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House voted 230 to 189 to pass the Tea Party’s Continuing Resolution:
“The House Republican bill was designed and intended for the sole purpose of shutting down the government. House Democrats stood firmly against this measure for clear-cut reasons: We refuse to put insurance companies back in charge of Americans’ health care.
September 19, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today urging House Republicans to vote against their legislation cutting nearly $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), denying millions of vulnerable Americans the ability to feed themselves and their family. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentle lady for yielding.