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November 8, 2013
Pelosi Update
The passage of the fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act by the Senate yesterday was a long time coming. The bipartisan vote to pass ENDA reaffirms the true meaning of our nation’s creed: that all are created equal; that discrimination has no place in our workplaces or society; that equal protection is a right afforded to all Americans, not just a privileged few.

November 8, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day, which falls on Monday.

"On Veterans Day, Americans pause to honor the boundless courage and heroic sacrifice of the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. Our veterans are the great guardians of our nation, our values, and our way of life. Far from home, on distant battlefields, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have fought and died in the name of liberty and freedom.


November 7, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted 64-32 to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The House version of this legislation has 196 bipartisan cosponsors.


November 6, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the United Nations Plaza Federal Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the renovation and reopening of the building. Below are the Leader's remarks:


November 4, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted 61-30 to end debate on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and bring the bill to the floor for a vote later this week:


November 1, 2013
Pelosi Update
With the end of 2013 fast approaching, the time is now to pass comprehensive immigration reform. This week, three House Republicans joined 187 House Democrats in cosponsoring H.R. 15, comprehensive immigration reform legislation that reflects core bipartisan values: securing our borders, protecting our workforce, reuniting families, and creating an earned pathway to citizenship.

October 30, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today, as House and Senate Farm Bill Conferees meet to begin negotiations toward completing a five-year reauthorization of the Farm Bill:


October 30, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the start of formal budget conference talks to finalize a blueprint for fiscal year 2014:

“After 220 days of delay and 16 days of a government shutdown, Republicans have finally joined Democrats at the negotiating table and begun our work to find responsible budget solutions that create jobs, expand the economy, and strengthen America’s middle class – the backbone of our democracy.


October 30, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Winston Churchill Bust Dedication Ceremony honoring Sir Winston Churchill’s leadership during one of the most crucial times in world history. Below are the Leader’s remarks: