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Washington D.C. – In an exclusive interview with the Washington Blade for Pride Month, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on nearly four decades of advocacy alongside the LGBTQ community, highlighting the grassroots organizing, courage and persistence that helped drive historic progress toward equality.
Published on the 39th anniversary of her inaugural Floor speech on HIV/AIDS, Pelosi also discussed efforts to combat the AIDS epidemic, repeal 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,' pass federal hate crimes protections and advance the Equality Act.
Celebrating Pride
Pride Month is a celebration of love, freedom and the courage to live authentically. It is also a time to honor those who challenged injustice, expanded opportunity and helped move our nation closer to its highest ideals.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Ukraine Support Act, reaffirming America’s commitment to stand with the Ukrainian people as they defend their sovereignty, democracy and freedom.
In her remarks, Pelosi emphasized that support for Ukraine is not only about helping a democratic ally defend itself—but about deterring authoritarian aggression and uphold America’s values on the world stage.
Remembering the Fallen
On Memorial Day, we gathered at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio to honor the brave servicemembers who gave their lives in defense of our Democracy and our freedoms. On those sacred grounds overlooking the Bay, we paid tribute to generations of Americans whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire our nation.
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Chairman Barney Frank of Massachusetts:
“America’s working families in Massachusetts and beyond have lost an iconic champion with the passing of Chairman Barney Frank. Chairman Frank was an exceptional legislator, whose name is synonymous with the strongest consumer financial protections in history and whose advocacy helped forge a fairer future for all of our children.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor honoring the life and legacy of San Francisco civic and interfaith leader Rita Semel, who passed away at the age of 104.
In her remarks, Pelosi praised Semel’s decades of leadership bringing together people of different faiths and backgrounds in pursuit of peace, dignity and mutual understanding, calling her “one of the great moral forces of our community.”
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of a bipartisan resolution calling on the President to prioritize the release of Jimmy Lai and other jailed human rights activists and religious prisoners detained by the government of the People’s Republic of China.
In her remarks, Pelosi condemned Beijing’s repression of democracy advocates, Uyghurs and religious minorities while warning that America “loses all moral authority” if commercial interests silence advocacy for human rights.
Chicago, Ill. – The Obama Foundation today announced the Nancy Pelosi Garden Pavilion at the Obama Presidential Center, celebrating Pelosi alongside other icons and everyday heroes who will be honored in named spaces at the Obama Presidential Center, thanks to generous gifts from benefactors. The Nancy Pelosi Garden Pavilion is made possible through a generous donation by philanthropist and business leader Ron Conway.
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement marking eight years since President Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Agreement:
“Eight years ago, Donald Trump followed through on a misguided and uninformed campaign promise by recklessly ripping up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—a landmark multilateral diplomatic agreement masterfully negotiated by President Obama that successfully strengthened global security and verifiably prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined more than 250 Senate and House Democrats—led by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Ron Wyden (D-OR); House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY); and Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA), Frank Pallone Jr.