Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of Harvey Milk Day, which is celebrated every year in California in honor of what would have been the 89th birthday of slain civil rights leader and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk:

"On Harvey Milk Day, Americans across the country join the people of California to celebrate a man whose bold vision and unwavering voice for hope, equality and justice transformed our nation. As the first openly LGBTQ person elected to public office in California, Harvey Milk gave the green light to all oppressed, disenfranchised and marginalized Americans to ‘stand up and start to fight' to take their rightful place as full citizens in our democracy.

Washington, D.C. – Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi issued this statement in advance of Wednesday's meeting with the White House on a $2 trillion infrastructure plan::

"Three weeks ago, we were pleased to have had a productive meeting with the President, during which he agreed to a $2 trillion plan to rebuild America's infrastructure and to provide ideas for pay-fors. On Wednesday, we look forward to hearing the President's plan for how to pay for this package.

"In our conversations with the President, Democrats will continue to insist on our principles: that any plan we support be big, bold and bipartisan; that it be comprehensive, future-focused, green and resilient; and that it be a jobs and ownership-boost with strong Buy America, labor, and women, veteran and minority-owned business protections.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement to mark the 100th anniversary of the House passage of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote:

"One hundred years ago, our nation took a momentous step forward when the House of Representatives passed the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This historic achievement came as a result of generations of courageous women, including countless unsung women of color, who fought to have their voices heard and to take their rightful place as full and equal citizens in our democracy.

Boston – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks upon accepting the JFK Profile in Courage Award. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. I just said to the Schlossbergs, ‘I don't see any reason for me to make a speech right now.' All those beautiful things – I accept the compliments on behalf of all of my colleagues in the House of Representatives who made all of our accomplishments possible with their courage.

Before acknowledging and thanking the family, for those who have been part of my journey to this moment too, I must first pay tribute to the President who inspired this award.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the Members of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group for the 116th Congress:

"The United States and Mexico share more than a border, but a common history and shared values that have been essential to securing peace, prosperity and hope for the people of both nations," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "It is a privilege to name Members to the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group for the 116th Congress. Our Members bring their deep knowledge and firm values to the critical mission of ensuring that this essential bilateral relationship remains strong and effective today and into the future. Guided by the clear vision and leadership of Chairman Henry Cuellar, these outstanding Members will work tirelessly to expand opportunity, advance equality and ensure prosperity on both sides of the border."

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 5, the historic Equality Act, to end discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and I'm so proud that you are in the Chair, as well as all the others who will preside in the course of this historic debate today – Angie Craig being one of them.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished Chairman of the Judiciary Committee for giving us the opportunity for us today to expand freedom in America.

I commend Congressman Cicilline for his extraordinary leadership, his courage and his persistence in introducing this legislation – so important to our country.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement in honor of the 65th Anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka:

"Sixty-five years ago, the Supreme Court unlocked the doors of opportunity, and unanimously declared in Brown v. Board of Education that ‘the doctrine of separate but equal has no place' in our nation's public schools. Despite great progress in our fight to honor the spirit of one of the most groundbreaking court decisions, we continue to struggle to overcome generations of systemic injustice and inequality, combatting new threats to the promise of a free, quality public education for all.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:

"On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we reject the bigotry and discrimination that undermines our democracy and inflicts pain and violence on LGBTQ individuals around the world. No person, anywhere, should face harassment or fear losing their jobs, their homes or their lives because of who they are or whom they love.