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May 6, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the select committee on Benghazi:

"The attacks in Benghazi were a tragedy and we join the families of those who died in continuing to mourn their loss. As we go forward, we should always act in a manner respectful of their loss and to prevent future loss of life.


May 6, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a moment of silence on the Capitol steps calling for the release and safe return of hundreds of girls and young women who were kidnapped from a rural school in Nigeria. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:


May 6, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press event today in the wake of House Republicans' refusal to allow the stories of Americans severely affected by the loss of this vital lifeline to be heard. Leader Pelosi and House Democrats called on Speaker Boehner and the House Republican leadership to end their callous indifference to the nearly 3 million individuals who have lost UI since December 28 and to #RenewUI. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:


May 6, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the kidnapping of hundreds of girls and young women from a rural school in Nigeria. This afternoon, Leader Pelosi participated in a moment of silence on the Capitol steps to call for their release and safe return to their families:


May 6, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding House Republicans' bill to permanently extend the Research and Experimentation Credit:


May 6, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the third National Climate Assessment released by the White House today:

"This National Climate Assessment is a stark and urgent reminder that climate change is a challenge we cannot afford to ignore.


May 5, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 66th anniversary of Israel's Independence Day, which starts at sundown this evening:

Issues:Human Rights

May 2, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 288,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate dropping to 6.3 percent. With businesses adding 273,000 jobs, this marks the 50th consecutive month of private sector job growth:


May 2, 2014
Pelosi Update
Nearly 16 months into the 113th Congress, House Republicans have next to nothing to show for their time in the majority. They have failed to address comprehensive immigration reform, neglected to pass a single bill to create jobs, and refused to increase the minimum wage or extend emergency unemployment insurance - leaving over 2.6 million Americans out in the cold - with thousands joining their ranks each day.

May 2, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of Cinco de Mayo, which falls on Monday, May 5th: