Press Releases
July 1, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark 100 days since the Senate passed its budget resolution:
“For 100 days, the American people have been waiting for House Republicans to finalize a sensible budget that replaces the devastating sequester cuts, creates jobs, strengthens the middle class, and responsibly reduces the deficit. For 100 days, Republicans have failed to live up to that responsibility.
July 1, 2013
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the failure of the House Republican leadership to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling as of midnight, July 1st.
Issues:Education
July 1, 2013
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after 19 firefighters lost their lives while battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona.
June 29, 2013
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the de Young Museum during an opening celebration of the exhibit highlighting the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Nisei veterans of World War II. Below are the Leader’s remarks
Issues:National Security
June 28, 2013
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals immediately lifted its stay on same-sex marriages in California
Issues:LGBTQ+
June 28, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Affordable Care Act as constitutional.
Issues:Health Care
June 27, 2013
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
June 27, 2013
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act,” a comprehensive immigration reform bill, by a vote of 68-32.
June 26, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, and Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus held a press conference on the Supreme Court’s rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8. Below are her remarks.
Issues:Human RightsLGBTQ+
June 26, 2013
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Health and Human Services Secretary Katheleen Sebelius, House Democratic Members, and Americans impacted by the reforms and patient protections in the Affordable Care Act held a press conference celebrating the health independence of America’s families as a result of the groundbreaking legislation. Below are the Leader’s opening and closing remarks.
Issues:Health Care