Press Releases
Press Release
February 13, 2019
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone. It is my honor and privilege to welcome to the Capitol of the United States the President of Colombia, President Iván Duque Márquez.
Press Release
February 13, 2019
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee has recommended to the Caucus that the following Members serve on the Committees on Budget, Ethics, Natural Resources and Rules for the 116th Congress.
Press Release
February 11, 2019
“Anti-Semitism must be called out, confronted and condemned whenever it is encountered, without exception.
Press Release
February 11, 2019
“The Census is a pillar of our democracy, ensuring that all are equally counted and represented.
“As the district court found, the Trump Administration’s efforts to add a citizenship question to the Census would obstruct Congress’s constitutional responsibility to carry out an 'actual Enumeration' of the 'whole number of persons in each State’ and maintain oversight of this cornerstone of our democracy, according to the Commerce Department's own administrative record and calculations. It found further that the Trump Administration’s proposed citizenship question violated procedural and substantive safeguards established by law.
Press Release
February 11, 2019
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Walter Jones of North Carolina:
"It was with great sadness that I received the tragic news of the passing of Congressman Walter Jones. The House of Representatives has sustained a great loss, and the hearts of all Members of our Congressional community are broken.
Press Release
February 8, 2019
“I support the decision of the National Assembly, Venezuela’s sole remaining democratic institution, to recognize Juan Guaidó, President of the National Assembly, as the Interim President until full, fair and free elections can be held. The United States must respect legitimate democratic processes, and support the right of the people of Venezuela to protest and defend their human rights.
Press Release
February 8, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives to honor former Congressman and Dean of the House, John Dingell. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
Press Release
February 7, 2019
“Today, we have lost a beloved pillar of the Congress and one of the greatest legislators in American history. Every chapter of Chairman John Dingell’s life has been lived in service to our country, from his time as a House Page, to his service in the Army during World War II, to his almost six decades serving the people of Michigan in the U.S. Congress. John Dingell leaves a towering legacy of unshakable strength, boundless energy and transformative leadership.
Press Release
February 7, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:
Press Release
February 7, 2019
“For nearly eight decades, America’s leadership of the World Bank has been instrumental in reducing world poverty and in advancing global economic development. President Trump had an opportunity to nominate a forward-looking, innovative and creative leader committed to reducing poverty, combating the climate crisis, confronting income disparity and safeguarding human rights and the rights of workers, indigenous peoples and the LGBTQ community. Yet, he squandered that opportunity.