Press Releases
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today commemorating the fourth annual observance of Harvey Milk Day in the state of California:
“Today, we recall the courage, idealism, and hope of Harvey Milk. We remember his leadership for equal rights and his pursuit of justice. We remain inspired by his declaration, when sworn in as a San Francisco Supervisor, that his victory gave a ‘green light’ to all who felt disenfranchised and opened doors of opportunity for everyone.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley, Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Nita Lowey, and Congressman Rush Holt met with President U Thein Sein of Burma and his delegation.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to commemorate the lives lost and commend the heroism of teachers and first responders in the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. Below are her remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the announcement that a statue of Frederick Douglass will be unveiled at a ceremony to be held on Wednesday, June 19th, in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol Visitor Center. The statue is a gift from the District of Columbia to represent the more than 600,000 residents of the nation's capital.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley, Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Nita Lowey, and Congressman Rush Holt met with President U Thein Sein of Burma and his delegation.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the devastating tornado in Oklahoma:
“Our thoughts and prayers rest with the people of Oklahoma today, with the families and loved ones of those killed in this natural disaster, with the men and women injured in the tornado and now beginning the path to recovery.
Call on Retailers to Commit to Fully Enforceable Agreement on Bangladeshi Worker Rights
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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:
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Drew Hammill (Pelosi), 202-226-7616
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic women held a press conference today highlighting the protections included in the Affordable Care Act for women and families as the House GOP plans their 37th attempt to repeal the law. Below is a transcript of Leader Pelosi’s opening remarks: