Press Releases
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), which has advanced out of the Energy and Commerce Committee:
"The Energy and Commerce Committee is to be commended for its work on federal data privacy legislation. Importantly, Democrats won the right for consumers for the first time to be able to seek damages in court for violations of their privacy rights.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the result of Alaska's At-Large Congressional District special election:
"Congratulations to Congresswoman-elect Mary Peltola on her victory – and for making history as the first Alaska Native ever elected to the Congress. Her valuable and unifying perspective, deep experience in public service and commitment to working families will strengthen the work of our Caucus and the Congress.
"As a strong, pioneering voice for Alaska in the House, Mary Peltola will be an important Member of our Democratic Majority as we put People Over Politics."
Lafayette, CO – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Joe Neguse for a press conference following a roundtable discussion on the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on scientific research and innovation across the country. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you. Thank you very much, Congressman Neguse, for your leadership in the Congress on this very vital subject. It's clear to see the intellectual resource you are to the Congress on the subject of preserving our planet For The Children – springs from your District and from this incredible resource here.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier and local women's health leaders at the University of California San Francisco Mission Bay Campus, for a Women's Health Day of Action and Women's Equality Day reproductive health roundtable discussion. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. Happy Women's Equality Day.
[Applause]
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking Women's Equality Day, commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment:
Los Angeles – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Jimmy Gomez at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) for a press event highlighting the historic climate action in the Inflation Reduction Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined local public health leaders and San Franciscans for a press conference celebrating the health care provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower health care and prescription drug costs. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after President Biden announced that the federal government will provide historic and targeted student debt relief:
"President Biden's bold action is a strong step in Democrats' fight to expand access to higher education and empower every American to reach fulfillment. By delivering historic targeted student debt relief to millions of borrowers, more working families will be able to meet their kitchen table needs as they continue to recover from the challenges of the pandemic. Importantly, this action will help those most in need, easing a financial burden disproportionately harming women and people of color.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the result of New York's 10th Congressional District primary election:
"Congressman Mondaire Jones is a respected progressive voice on Capitol Hill and a relentless fighter for working families. House Democrats are grateful to Congressman Jones for his leadership, which is leaving a principled legacy during his short period of time in Congress.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after U.S. Central Command announced precision airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Deir ez-Zor Syria:
"Yesterday's airstrikes in Syria were a necessary, proportionate measure to defend U.S. personnel, following two brutal attacks on August 15th by militant groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
"The strikes send a clear message to America's adversaries that the United States will protect the American people. The United States does not seek conflict, and our actions will always be precise, deliberate and designed to reduce the risk of escalation.