Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Department of Labor issued its May jobs report, which showed that the economy created just 75,000 jobs:
"The May jobs report is a disturbing sign that the Administration's disastrous special interest agenda is hollowing out our economy, fueling instability and jeopardizing the financial security of working families across America.
"While the wealthy and well-connected enjoy massive windfalls from the GOP Tax Scam for the rich, countless hard-working Americans are one unexpected expense away from financial ruin. Families across the country need decisive action to strengthen their health and financial well-being, not more special interest giveaways and reckless threats from the President that threaten to sow chaos in our economy.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the filing of the U.S. House of Representatives' amicus brief in federal district court in the case of City of Columbus v. Trump. Five cities, including Columbus, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Chicago and Philadelphia as well as two individuals, allege that the President and his Administration have systematically undermined the Affordable Care Act to discourage enrollment, raise prices, increase uncertainty in insurance markets and eliminate choices for quality health insurance. The House's amicus brief supports the plaintiffs and underscores the importance of the ACA and the House's continued defense of the Act.
Paris – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan Congressional Delegation visited the French National Assembly and participated in an exchange of commemorative resolutions with National Assembly President Richard Ferrand, honoring the heroism and sacrifice of the allied forces that fought on D-Day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much Mr. President, merci.
I accept this on behalf of our very distinguished delegation that is here.
I'm honored to be here with our distinguished Republican Leader McCarthy and many Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, who are veterans as well.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement as the World Uyghur Congress and the Uyghur Human Rights Project began their conference, "Confronting Atrocities in China: The Global Response to the Uyghur Crisis":
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration discontinued all fetal tissue research conducted within NIH and placed significant new hurdles to the use of fetal tissue in federally-funded university research for new research projects, also cancelling a multi-million-dollar fetal tissue research initiative into HIV treatment at UCSF:
"The Trump Administration's action is a grave step backward for America, and a heartbreaking blow to the millions who could benefit from this life-saving research. This Administration is the most anti-science Administration in modern history, and is now forcing people with HIV/AIDS and countless others with deadly diseases to suffer because of its extremist policies.
Normandy, France – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Speaker Pelosi is leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to mark the anniversary and today attended a ceremony at the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach attended by D-Day veterans and their families, active duty servicemembers, government and military officials and foreign dignitaries.
"Seventy-five years ago, tens of thousands of Allied forces landed in France to liberate a continent and free millions of men, women and children from the clutches of tyranny and oppression. In one of the greatest acts of heroism in human history, these brave soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy from the ground, sea and air, changing the world forever and earning our everlasting respect and gratitude.
Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats for a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 2157, Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
Here we are – day of orange, gun violence prevention.
We were all in front of the Capitol to, once again, express support for the Senate to pass the legislation that we already passed in the House for commonsense background checks and gun violence prevention, hence the color orange.
Yesterday was really a great day for us in the House. We passed the Dream and Promise Act with 100 percent of the Democrats voting yes, and it was bipartisan.
Again, as President Reagan has said – he said, ‘If we ever close the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.'
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Normandy, France to mark the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Allied D-Day invasion. On Thursday, June 6, the delegation will take part in observances of the anniversary along with veterans and their families, active duty servicemembers, government and military officials and foreign dignitaries.
Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats for a press event ahead of the passage of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Oh my goodness, oh happy day.
[Cheers]
We are so thrilled to be here with so many colleagues as we make history passing H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act.
We salute Congresswoman – Chairwoman Roybal-Allard. Where is she? Right behind me?
[Applause]
She is the godmother of the bill. When we passed the first time, years ago, it was her legislation and Congresswoman Velazquez was, at the time, Chair of the Hispanic Caucus. And we thank the Hispanic Caucus for making that victory, that day in the House, possible.