Press Releases
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March 13, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic leaders of the House and Senate for a press event introducing H.R. 5, the Equality Act, which amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in education, employment, housing, credit, federal jury service, public accommodations and the use of federal funds. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
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March 13, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered testimony at the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress hearing. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
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March 13, 2019
“Governor Newsom’s courageous decision to announce a moratorium on the death penalty in California is a momentous step for justice that honors the Constitution’s 8th Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
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March 13, 2019
“Republican Senators are proposing new legislation to allow the President to violate the Constitution just this once in order to give themselves cover.
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March 13, 2019
“The President’s revival of his bigoted, disgusting ban on transgender servicemembers is a stunning attack on the patriots who keep us safe and on the most fundamental ideals of our nation.
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March 12, 2019
Speaker Pelosi. I rise to pay tribute to a dedicated and deeply respected member of my staff, my departing Chief of Staff, Danny Weiss. For nearly three decades, Danny has brought wise counsel and energetic leadership to the House of Representatives. He's committed nearly his entire career to this institution, inspired by his great respect for its history and empowered by his vision for its future.
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March 12, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and House Democrats for a press event to introduce H.R. 6, The Dream and Promise Act, to protect Dreamers and TPS and DED recipients. The bill allows Dreamers and individuals with TPS and DED status to contribute fully to the country they love and know to be their home by providing a pathway to citizenship. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
Press Release
March 11, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter on behalf of the bipartisan Congressional leadership today to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg inviting him to address a Joint Meeting of Congress.
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March 11, 2019
Today, the President released his budget, which demands billions for an ineffective, wasteful wall, while proposing to slash the lifeline of Medicare and important investments in education. In stark contrast, over the past two weeks, Democrats in the House have confronted challenges central to the well-being of America: protecting the Constitution, protecting the American people and protecting our democratic institutions.
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March 11, 2019
“The cruel and shortsighted cuts in President Trump’s budget request are a roadmap to a sicker, weaker America. House Democrats will reject this toxic, destructive budget request which would hollow out our national strength and fail to meet the needs of the American people.