Press Releases

Pelosi: We Are Making the House Family-Friendly for New Mothers

Monday, July 9, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced the opening of facilities in the Cannon House Office Building to serve the needs of nursing mothers who are congressional employees. It is the first House room provided solely to meet the needs of nursing mothers, many of whom share an office so have nowhere to go for privacy.

Pelosi: ‘Live Earth Will Engage and Encourage Millions Around the World to Take Concrete Actions’

Friday, July 6, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the global â€Å"Live Earth” event that will be held on every continent tomorrow, July 7 (7-7-07):

Pelosi Statement in support of Dream Act

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

San Francisco, CA - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in support of the DREAM Act:

Thank you for gathering today to raise your voices in support of the DREAM Act. I have long been a supporter of the DREAM Act and am proud to reaffirm my support. I promise to continue working toward its passage to ensure a meaningful path to legalization and affordable higher education for our nation?s immigrant students.

Pelosi Statement on Bush’s Commutation of Libby

Monday, July 2, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Bush’s commutation of Lewis â€Å"Scooter” Libby’s prison sentence today:

"The President's commutation of Scooter Libby's prison sentence does not serve justice, condones criminal conduct, and is a betrayal of trust of the American people.

Pelosi: 'We Cannot Wait Any Longer to Pass 9/11 Commission Recommendations'

Monday, July 2, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the urgent need to pass legislation to implement the 9/11 Commission's recommendations:

"As the incidents over the weekend in London and Glasgow demonstrate, we must do more protect Americans from terrorism. To make our nation safer, we must pass legislation implementing the recommendations of the independent 9/11 Commission.

Pelosi, Democrats Announce America’s ‘Energy Independence Day’ Legislation

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined by other Democratic Leaders and Committee Chairs to announce the â€Å"Energy Independence Day” legislation at a news conference this morning. Below are her opening remarks:

Pelosi Announces Winner of Congressional Arts Competition

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced Celia Kitchell of San Francisco as the winner of the 27th annual Congressional Arts Competition from California’s 8th Congressional District. A graduating senior from San Francisco’s School of the Arts, Kitchell won this year’s competition with a pencil drawn portrait entitled â€Å"Father.”

Pledge Calls On Individuals to Fight Climate Change at Home and Work

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Harry Reid were proud to be among the first to sign the â€Å"Live Earth Pledge,” created by former Vice President Al Gore. The pledge is in conjunction with the global â€Å"Live Earth” event to be held on every continent on July 7 (7-7-07).