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San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Burton:
“Today, working families have lost one of the most outspoken, ferocious and unyielding champions our nation has ever known. John Burton was a towering progressive warrior, who for half a century never pulled a punch in his dogged fight for a fairer future for our children. Paul and I are heartbroken to hear of his passing, as he was my longtime mentor, close confidant and dear friend.
Washington, D.C. — In the wake of the deadly school shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined 129 House Democrats in signing a letter calling on Speaker Johnson to listen to the prayers of millions of Americans and take action to end gun violence.
Washington, D.C. – Earlier this month, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discussed the urgent need to protect American democracy with Linda Burstyn for The Contrarian’s The Way Forward: Advice from Great Women, the first in a new series of conversations with women who have waged and won political battles about what Americans can do during this unprecedented moment in history.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined 186 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to urge the United States Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of Colorado’s ban on mental health professionals engaging in conversion therapy for minors in the case of Chiles v. Salazar.
San Francisco — Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined seniors, disability advocates and community leaders at the George W. Davis Senior Center to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security.
Pelosi joined House Democrats across America in demanding Donald Trump stop gutting the Social Security Administration (SSA) and do more to protect the hard-earned Social Security benefits of the American people.
San Francisco — Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi visited the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) to mark House Democrats’ Honor Our Veterans Day of Action and highlight the impact of the PACT Act ahead of its third anniversary. The visit focused on oversight of ongoing health system improvements, research advancements and the threat posed by House Republican efforts to defund and dismantle core VA services for America's Veterans.
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement in support of the HONEST Act after it was advanced by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee:
Washington D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement announcing her cosponsorship of H.Res.581, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, to pursue accountability and justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his enablers:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor underscoring the critical importance of preserving the independence of the Federal Reserve System. Drawing from her early experience in Congress on the Financial Services Committee, Pelosi highlighted the foundational role the Fed plays in maintaining economic stability, controlling inflation and safeguarding employment—all free from political interference.
Washington, D.C. – This evening, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing the Republican rescissions bill, warning that its deep cuts to foreign aid and global health initiatives pose a grave threat to U.S. national security.