Press Releases
Press Release
June 30, 2020
The whole world is praying for a coronavirus vaccine, but it must be effective and safe to be the answer to our prayers. I therefore welcome the standards in the guidance released by the FDA today which are critical to ensuring that Americans can have confidence that any vaccine that is approved for the U.S. will be effective and safe.
Press Release
June 30, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chair Kathy Castor, Members of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Democrats on the steps of the Capitol for a press event unveiling the “Solving the Climate Crisis” action plan, House Democrats’ comprehensive plan to combat the climate crisis.
Press Release
June 30, 2020
Beijing’s so-called ‘national security’ law – passed on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China – signals the death of the ‘one country, two systems’ principle.
Press Release
June 29, 2020
Today, I spoke with DNI John Ratcliffe and CIA Director Gina Haspel about the disturbing press reports alleging that Russian military intelligence secretly offered Taliban-connected militants bounties for killing American and coalition troops in Afghanistan.
Press Release
June 29, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Jake Tapper on CNN’s The Lead to discuss today’s House consideration of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act and other news of the day.
Press Release
June 29, 2020
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her exceptional leadership on behalf of America's working families. I especially salute her now for bringing the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act to the Floor. It is urgently needed. I rise in support of it because it is, as I said, an urgently-needed lifeline for working families as COVID-19 exacts its devastating impact on millions of lives and livelihoods across America.
Press Release
June 29, 2020
Today’s Supreme Court ruling regarding the President’s power to fire the Bureau’s director ignores the intent of Congress. However, this is an important victory for consumers, as the Court has clearly affirmed the constitutionality of the Bureau and its mission. The President now has a responsibility to protect consumers’ interests, instead of protecting the special interests, such as predatory payday lenders.
Press Release
June 29, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, House Democrats’ For The People legislation to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices.
Press Release
June 29, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's draconian abortion restrictions:
"Today, the Supreme Court issued a victory for women's health and freedoms and for the Constitution. The highest court in the land has adhered to precedent as it maintains the constitutional right to women's basic reproductive health care.
Press Release
June 29, 2020
In light of the attached notification by the Sergeant-at-Arms, in consultation with the Office of Attending Physician, that a public health emergency is in effect due to a novel coronavirus, I am hereby extending the “covered period” designated on May 20, 2020, pursuant to section 1(a) of House Resolution 965, until August 18, 2020.