Press Releases
Press Release
May 6, 2020
Campus sexual assault is an epidemic in America, with one in four women experiencing harassment or abuse on college campuses and the coronavirus crisis creating new threats to women’s safety and challenges to seeking justice. Yet, Secretary DeVos and the Trump Administration have only accelerated their wanton war to destroy Title IX’s critical protections for students and holding schools accountable.
Press Release
May 5, 2020
Thank you. My pleasure. I wish it were under different circumstances. I say that every night. Thank you for what you're doing to spread the word about the challenges we face.
Press Release
May 5, 2020
On Cinco de Mayo, we remember the extraordinary courage of a poorly-armed Mexican militia who overcame impossible odds to achieve victory against the Imperial French Army at the Battle of Puebla. This day of celebration is a source of immense pride for the people of Mexico and serves as an opportunity for all Americans to honor the innumerable contributions and rich heritage of Mexican Americans and the entire Latino community.
Press Release
May 4, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s The Situation Room for an interview to discuss the ongoing efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, including the need for oversight and the latest on efforts to increase aid to essential workers and state, local and tribal governments in the upcoming CARES 2 package. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
Press Release
May 2, 2020
One year ago, House Democrats took decisive action to address the growing climate crisis by passing H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act.
Press Release
May 2, 2020
“Congress is grateful for the Administration’s generous offer to deploy rapid COVID-19 testing capabilities to Capitol Hill, but we respectfully decline the offer at this time. Our country’s testing capacities are continuing to scale up nationwide and Congress wants to keep directing resources to the front-line facilities where they can do the most good the most quickly.
Press Release
May 1, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joaquin Castro, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and mixed-status families on a press call to discuss the importance of ensuring that all American households in financial need, including those with family members of mixed immigration status, receive COVID-19 stimulus aid.
Press Release
May 1, 2020
San Francisco – Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Congressman David Trone of Maryland and Admiral James Winnefeld to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking.
"The opioid epidemic is a staggering public health crisis that is tearing families apart in communities across the country, regardless of age, race, gender or socio-economic condition," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "It is my great privilege to name two outstanding public servants, Congressman David Trone and Admiral James Winnefeld, to the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking."
Press Release
May 1, 2020
The Trump Administration’s latest shameful rule is a shocking attack on the health and well-being of the LGBTQ community at a time when access to quality health care is more important than ever.
Press Release
May 1, 2020
This week, members of our task force and the Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone unveiled our plan to connect all Americans to affordable broadband internet. The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the digital divide that exists in our great country.