Press Releases
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year:
"With the arrival of spring comes the celebration of Nowruz, as Iranian Americans join millions around the world to mark the new year. Nowruz offers a new beginning and an opportunity to reflect on the year that's been and look forward with hope for the year to come.
"Today, we recognize the innumerable contributions that Iranian Americans make to our country. For generations, these proud, hard-working men and women have shared their vibrant culture and traditions and in the process made America more American. Their vision, spirit and unwavering determination have strengthened and enriched our communities, particularly in California where we are grateful to be home to more than half of our nation's Iranian American community.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following joint statement in response to Leader McConnell's latest coronavirus proposal:
"We are beginning to review Senator McConnell's proposal and on first reading, it is not at all pro-worker and instead puts corporations way ahead of workers."
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following joint statement regarding their vision for new legislation to aid those suffering in response to the coronavirus pandemic:
"House and Senate Democrats are united in our commitment to using all tools available to help fight the coronavirus outbreak like the health crisis it is and make sure all workers are protected from the loss of a paycheck or that no family falls into financial ruin because of this pandemic. Democrats support a plan that puts ‘Workers First'. That means taking bold action to help workers and small businesses first by greatly increasing unemployment insurance and Medicaid, making massive investments to help small businesses survive, expanding paid sick and family leave and putting money directly into the hands of those who need it most.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement concerning her request for Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern to issue a report on the House Rules concerning Member voting:
"Today, I called upon Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern to present a report on House Rules regarding voting for Member's review. On our conference call, he invited Members to submit comments.
"At the same time, Chairperson Zoe Lofgren of the Committee on House Administration informed Members that her committee is issuing a memo on additional resources for tele-conferencing.
"I thank the Chairs for their leadership."
San Francisco – Speaker Pelosi today called on President Trump to use the Defense Production Act to address widespread shortages of key materials during the coronavirus epidemic, including ventilators, diagnostic test supplies, masks and other personal protective equipment. Last week, 57 House Democrats wrote a letter to the President asking him to invoke the Defense Production Act. Yesterday evening, President Trump tweeted that he had signed the Defense Production Act but was not yet invoking its powers.
"Right now, shortages of critical medical and personal protective equipment are harming our ability to fight the coronavirus epidemic, endangering frontline workers and making it harder to care for those who fall ill.