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September 2, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 151,000 jobs in August, including adding 126,000 private sector jobs. The economy has added a total of 15.1 million private sector jobs since early 2010.


September 2, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Labor Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, September 5:

“Each Labor Day, we celebrate the hard-working women and men who are the backbone of our country. Working people are the foundation of America’s strength, and as we honor them we also pay tribute to the labor movement that has led progress for hard-working families across our history.


August 31, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the White House announced President Obama's appointments to the Puerto Rico oversight board:


August 31, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden announced that CDC resources to combat Zika will be depleted by late September:

Issues:Health Care

August 26, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of Women’s Equality Day, which marks the 96th anniversary of the 19th amendment:


August 24, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services released a report showing that consumers will continue to have affordable health coverage options through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces even with hypothetical premium increases:

Issues:Health Care

August 24, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after an earthquake and multiple, strong aftershocks struck central Italy, killing scores:

“The devastating earthquake in central Italy is a tragedy that saddens all those who love Italy and its people. Our hearts are with the victims and their families, and we pray that more will be rescued from the rubble.


August 22, 2016
Pelosi Update

The Mayor of Castro Street
Harvey Milk’s courageous, trailblazing leadership stands as one of the great beacons of progress of our country. This week, I had the privilege of joining U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus at the ship-naming ceremony of one of our newest Navy oiler ships: the USNS Harvey Milk.


August 16, 2016

Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Aetna’s decision to alter its participation in the Health Insurance Marketplaces of the Affordable Care Act:

“Aetna’s decision not to participate in some Health Insurance Marketplaces does not alter the reality that the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces will continue to provide quality, affordable coverage to millions and millions of Americans across the country.

Issues:Health Care