Press Releases
Press Release
January 15, 2020
Our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico have waited too long for the Trump Administration to release billions of dollars in urgently needed, Congressionally-approved disaster assistance. By illegally withholding these critical funds, the Administration has seriously harmed countless disaster survivors and prevented Puerto Rico from rebuilding and preparing against future disasters, such as the earthquakes the island is experiencing now.
Press Release
January 15, 2020
Now I want to go to the purpose of why we are on the Floor today. My colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we are here today to cross a very important threshold in American history. On December 18th, the House of Representatives passed articles of impeachment of Donald Trump: articles of impeachment for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Press Release
January 15, 2020
President Trump’s failed China strategy has inflicted deep, long-term damage to American agriculture and rattled our economy in exchange for more of the promises that Beijing has been breaking for years.
Press Release
January 15, 2020
On December 18th, the House of Representatives impeached the President of the United States. An impeachment that will last forever. On, since December 18th, there have been comments about when are we going to send the articles over? Well, we had hoped that the courtesy could be extended, that we would have seen what the process would be in the Senate. Short of that, that time has revealed many things since then. Time has been our friend in all of this, because it has yielded incriminating evidence, more truth into the public domain.
Press Release
January 15, 2020
Today, I have the privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of the President,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Press Release
January 14, 2020
Now, here we are. Ten years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States opened the floodgates to big, dark, special interest money in our politics. In a crushing decision, Citizens United undermined a fundamental American value: we are a government of the many, not a government of the money. Democrats know that when we break the grip of the special interest, we can advance progress for the people.
Press Release
January 14, 2020
The alarming reports that the Russian Government is continuing to interfere in our elections to benefit the President and to undermine our democracy highlight the urgent need for action.
Press Release
January 14, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia to be Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, replacing Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney of New York.
Press Release
January 14, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced the appointment of Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Press Release
January 14, 2020
In December, the House upheld its Constitutional duty to defend democracy For The People: passing two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump – abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. I am proud of the moral courage of Members to honor the vision of our Founders for a Republic, the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform to defend it and the aspirations of our children to live freely within it.