Press Releases
Pelosi Statement on Nomination of Harriet Miers to U.S. Supreme Court
Monday, October 3, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to President Bush’s nomination of Harriet Miers to the United States Supreme Court:
Pelosi: Majority's Bill Undermines Protections for Endangered Species
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke today on the floor of the House in opposition to Republican bill sponsored by Richard Pombo of California that undermines the Endangered Species Act, and in support of a bipartisan substitute. Below are Pelosi’s remarks:
Pelosi: We Stand Ready to Stop Gas Price Gouging
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record today in support of Congressman Bart Stupak (D-MI) and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth’s (D-SD) motion that would fight gas price gouging. The motion was defeated on a party-line vote. Below are Pelosi’s remarks:
Pelosi: Violence Against Women Act Has Strengthened Communities and Provided Critical, Life-saving Support to Victims of Violence
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record this afternoon in support of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which was approved by the House today:
Pelosi, Waxman Introduce Anti-Cronyism Bill
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly (Pelosi), 202-226-7616
Karen Lightfoot (Waxman), 202-225-5051
Washington, D.C. â€" Today, Congressman Henry A. Waxman and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi introduced the Anti-Cronyism and Public Safety Act, which would prohibit the President from appointing unqualified individuals to critical public safety positions in the government.
Pelosi Congratulates Herminia Albarrán Romero on 2005 NEA National Heritage Fellowship
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today honoring Herminia Albarrán Romero for being one of 11 artists awarded the 2005 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest traditional and folk arts award. NEA Chairman Dana Gioia and Members of Congress will present the awards today on Capitol Hill.
Pelosi Statement on Partisan Select Committee on Katrina Response
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to Speaker Hastert’s selection of Republican Members to serve on the select committee to review the relief response to Hurricane Katrina:
Pelosi, Colleagues Announce Legislation to Prevent Gas Price Gouging
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Representatives James E. Clyburn (D-SC), Bart Stupak (D-MI), Bob Etheridge (D-NC), and Stephanie Herseth (D-SD) at a press stakeout today after the Democratic Caucus meeting to announce the introduction of legislation to crack down on gas price gouging. Below are Pelosi’s remarks:
Pelosi Statement on the Death of Simon Wiesenthal
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the death of Simon Wiesenthal:
â€Å"Today we mourn the passing of Simon Wiesenthal; and as we mourn, we recommit to seeking truth and justice in honor of his life-long commitment to these ideals.
Pelosi and African American Religious Leaders: In the Wake of Katrina, Majority's Budget Priorities Are Misguided
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, Bishop Thomas Hoyt, and Reverend John Thurston today at a news conference in the Capitol following the Democratic Leaders’ meeting with African American clergy. Below are Pelosi’s remarks: