Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Trump Administration's actions in California:
 
“The ongoing arrests in California of families and children obeying the law are evidence of a broader pattern of ICE’s renegade behavior across the country. The resulting peaceful demonstrations against these actions are a manifestation of understandable fear in our communities.

Washington, D.C. – During World Pride celebrations in the nation’s capital, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi paid a solemn visit to the AIDS Memorial Quilt display at St. Thomas’ Parish in Dupont Circle. The exhibit honors members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. who died of AIDS in the 1980s and '90s.

Pelosi, a lifelong champion in the fight against HIV/AIDS, viewed panels created in memory of more than 30 chorus members, many lovingly sewn by grieving friends and family during the height of the epidemic.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the reported ICE arrests in San Francisco:
 

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Secretary of Transportation's announcement of a report from the Federal Railroad Administration on California High-Speed Rail:
 
“This announcement is a rejection of the future. California has been a leader in realizing the vision of high-speed rail to meet the needs of working families with respect for consumers, labor and the environment.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the reported decision by the Trump Administration to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and other Navy ships in the John Lewis-class:
 

San Francisco – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi hosted an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month roundtable with San Francisco's Asian Pacific Islander Council, bringing together community leaders to address the devastating impacts of the Trump Administration’s budget cuts on AAPI communities.

San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of former Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel:

“Today, I join my colleagues in Congress and many across America in mourning the Lion of Lenox Avenue: Chairman Charles Rangel.  Serving in Congress for nearly half-a-century, Chairman Rangel was an impactful legislator and a lifelong voice for the voiceless and champion of the oppressed. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi voted NO on the Republican Tax Scam bill: Donald Trump’s extreme legislation that will kick nearly 14 million people off their health care, take food out of the mouths of hungry kids and raise costs for health care and groceries across the board.