Press Releases

Dear Democratic Colleague,

It is my belief that our country is at a moment of truth in acting upon our values with the policies we present. I am proud of the work of our Appropriations Committee in the House in passing a bill that received overwhelming Democratic support on Tuesday.

The current situation on the border is shameful and does not reflect our values. We don't need anyone, especially the U.S. Senate, to tell us what the needs are at the border. Our Members are very well-versed and excellent representatives of the regions that are affected. But we want to find a path to improve the conditions under which we are addressing and ministering to the needs of children and families there.

We are gravely disappointed in the actions taken by the Senate in opposing regular order of Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after the Supreme Court handed down an opinion in Rucho v. Common Cause and Lamone v. Benisek, which deals with the constitutionality of and judicial role in partisan gerrymandering:

"The Supreme Court's ruling strikes at the very heart of our American democracy. As Justice Kagan wrote in her dissent, the Court's role in our system of government ‘is to defend its foundations. None is more important than free and fair elections.'

"This ruling greenlights the unjust and deeply dangerous practice of gerrymandering, which robs Americans of their right to have an equal voice in their government. Traditionally underserved communities, especially communities of color, risk losing the representation and resources they rightfully deserve.

Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2722, the Securing America's Federal Elections SAFE Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. I thank the gentlelady for yielding. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the recognition. Madam Chair of the House Administration Committee, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, whom we are very proud of in California, thank you, thank you for leading us on this path with great patriotism and respect for the oath of office we take.

It's just a joy to be having this opportunity to speak out for the sacred oath to vote, the sacred blessing, the right to vote as we leave to go on the Fourth of July break. I thank you.

Dear Democratic Colleague,

"You're in Your Mother's Arms" should always be a comfort and an assurance to children that everything's going to be alright. Sadly, current Administration policy and practice at the border pulls apart the connection between parents and children, undermining families.

The humanitarian emergency at our southern border challenges the conscience of America, and we must act.

For the children, we must do the best we can.

For the children's health, we must ensure higher standards for medical care, nutrition and hygiene.

For the children's safety, we must limit the number of days a child can spend in an influx facility to 90 days, and hold contractors to strong influx facility standards of care.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on House priority changes to the Senate border supplemental, which the Rules Committee will report out as an amendment to the Senate bill tomorrow morning:

"The humanitarian emergency at our southern border challenges the conscience of America, and we must act.

"For the children, we must do the best we can.

"For the children's health, we must ensure higher standards for medical care, nutrition and hygiene.

"For the children's safety, we must limit the number of days a child can spend in an influx facility to 90 days, and hold contractors to strong influx facility standards of care.

"For the children's well-being, we must compensate faith-based and non-profit organizations and local governments that are meeting the needs of children.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Leader Schumer and Members of the House and Senate for a press event on the eve of the House vote on the Securing America's Federal Elections (SAFE) Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. So, good afternoon – it is afternoon right? Good afternoon, everyone.

It is really quite an honor to be here in the distinguished company of so many patriots, both sitting here in front of us, behind us in the – on the riser – and with Members of Congress, of the House and Senate, coming together as we go forward into the Fourth of July district work period.

Going forward by introducing an act that will honor our Founders, our democracy, our Constitution.

I'm pleased that Chuck Schumer, the Leader in the Senate, has come, once again, back over to the House side.

[Laughter]

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the 4th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality:

"Four years ago, our nation and the lives of all LGBTQ Americans were transformed when the Supreme Court ruled unequivocally in Obergefell v. Hodges that marriage equality was the right of everyone. This decision was about equal justice, but also about the right to live with dignity and pride, regardless of who you are or whom you love.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Special Counsel Mueller agreed to come to Congress to publicly testify on July 17:

"We are pleased that the American people will hear directly from Special Counsel Mueller. Our national security is being threatened and the American people deserve answers.

"The Mueller Report revealed that the Russians waged a ‘sweeping and systematic' attack on our elections, and America's top intelligence and law enforcement officials have warned that the Russians will attack our elections again. Yet, sadly the President calls it a hoax, and suggests that he would welcome Russian interference again.

"Members of Congress must honor our oath and our patriotic duty to follow the facts, so we can protect our democracy."