Press Releases
Pelosi Statement on 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Bill
Monday, May 4, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill that will be considered by the House Appropriations Committee on Thursday.
?Chairman Obey and the Members of the House Appropriations Committee are to be commended for quickly drafting legislation to meet our military?s needs in Iraq and Afghanistan and to address the H1N1 flu virus.
Pelosi: Obama Tax Reform Proposal Will Restore Fairness and Help Create American Jobs
Monday, May 4, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after President Obama unveiled the Administration?s initiative to restore fairness and reform the tax code by cracking down on tax havens and international tax loopholes:
Pelosi Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Friday, May 1, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which begins today:
“Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated in May, and I am pleased to use this month to reflect on the accomplishments and influence of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) across the nation.
Pelosi Statement on Justice Souter's Retirement from Supreme Court
Friday, May 1, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on Justice David Souter's retirement from the Supreme Court:
Pelosi Statement on the Post 9/11 GI Bill
Friday, May 1, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today as half a million veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan can begin to seek federal benefits for a full, four year college scholarship under the GI Bill passed last year by the New Direction Congress:
Pelosi Hails House Passage of Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on House passage of the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act, which would end the unfair practices of the credit card industry and protect consumers from the abusive tactics that continue to drive so many Americans deeper and deeper into debt. The bill passed by an overwhelming vote of 357 to 70.
Pelosi Remarks at Celebration of Israel's 61st Independence Day
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave brief remarks at the celebration of Israel's 61st Independence Day this evening at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Below are the Speaker's remarks as prepared:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement this afternoon on the House passage of H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009. The House passed the legislation by a vote of 249 to 175.
"Throughout our history, this nation has sought to uphold the ideals of our founding - that all are created equal and endowed by our Creator with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference on President Obama's First 100 Days in Office
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and members of House and Senate Democratic leadership held a press conference in the Capitol this morning to discuss the progress made in President Obama's first 100 days in office and the accomplishments of the 111th Congress. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks:
Pelosi: Budget is a Blueprint for the Future
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this morning in strong support of the final House-Senate budget resolution for fiscal year 2010. The resolution passed the House by a vote of 233 to 193 and is expected to be approved by the Senate later today. It does not require the signature of the President. Below are the Speaker's remarks: