Press Releases

For 55 years, Medicare and Medicaid have stood as pillars of health and economic security for millions of seniors and families. These landmark achievements fundamentally transformed our nation and have ensured that all Americans receive the support they need and the dignity they deserve.

Joining us now, the Speaker herself, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California. Madam Speaker, thank you so much for being with us.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats for a press conference ahead of the House votes on H.R. 7027, the Child Care Is Essential Act, and H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, to provide child care relief for families and providers and support the safe reopening of the U.S. economy.

As you know, across the country, people are hungry. Millions of children are food insecure. Tens of millions of people are out of work. Record numbers of people applying for Unemployment Insurance. People are concerned about paying their rent.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement as the House of Representatives filed a reply brief in the case of California v. Texas, to support the Affordable Care Act

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in strong support for this legislation.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Ari Melber on MSNBC's The Beat to discuss coronavirus relief legislation, the Trump Administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic response and other news of the day.

Ten weeks ago, Democrats passed The Heroes Act, which honors our heroes by supporting state and local government, opens our economy and schools with testing, tracing and treatment, and puts money in Americans’ pockets. But instead of negotiating with us, Senate Republicans and Leader McConnell said they needed a ‘pause’.