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A Home for Hope
This week, I joined President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and leaders from around the world for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side—a powerful new space dedicated not simply to preserving history, but to inspiring future generations to shape it. Rooted in the belief that ordinary people working together can achieve extraordinary things, the Center was designed as a place for people to gather, reflect, connect and bring change home to their own communities.
Oath of Honor
Thirty-nine years ago this week, I raised my right hand and took the oath of office to represent San Francisco in Congress. Looking back on that day, I am filled with gratitude—not only for the opportunity to serve, but for the family who stood beside me, including my father, who had once brought me to witness his own swearing-in and was there to see mine. Shortly after that oath, I delivered my first speech on the floor of the House, and pledged to spend my time in Congress fighting against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Washington, D.C. – In advance of the House GOP's vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor opposing the legislation under the current leadership structure of the Intelligence Community, arguing that Congress must uphold the standards established after September 11th to protect national security and maintain confidence in America’s intelligence institutions.
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.
Legacy of Grace
This week, I paid tribute on the House Floor to the extraordinary life and legacy of Rita Semel, one of the great moral forces in San Francisco and a beloved leader in our community. For decades, Rita dedicated her life to bringing together people of different faiths, backgrounds and perspectives in pursuit of peace, dignity and mutual understanding.
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.”