Press Releases

Speaker Pelosi.  Thank you, Governor Granholm, for placing us in time as we look to the future and the wonderful leadership of Eleni Kounalakis: the Lieutenant Governor of California, and now we will shortly be joined by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom.

“The facts are clear: President Trump has the power to stop hurting the country by re-opening the government and ending the Trump Shutdown.

Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic women of the 116th Congress gathered in front of the Capitol for a photo opportunity the day after their swearing-in.  With 91 women in the House Democratic Caucus, this group makes history as the largest number of women ever in a party Caucus in the United States Congress.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Democrats' continuing actions to re-open government:

“Paul and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend, Father Charles Currie.  His spiritual guidance and faith were an inspiration to us and to the countless members of the Georgetown community and Jesuit university communities who were privileged to know him. 

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks with fellow Democratic Congressional leaders following a meeting at the White House.  Below are the Speaker’s remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a press conference with House Democrats to introduce H.R. 1, For The People Act, a historic reform package to restore the promise of our nation’s democracy, end the culture of corruption in Washington, and reduce the role of money in politics to return the power back to the American people.  Below are the Speaker’s remarks:

“The American people have spoken, and delivered a new Democratic Congress that will be transparent, ethical and committed to advancing new ideas that drive progress in their lives,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  “We are thrilled to appoint these outstanding Democratic Members to the Rules Committee, where their leadership will be absolutely critical to our mission to usher in a new era of clean government that honors the consensus of the American people, and to give the American people a fresh beginning after the most closed Congress in history.  Guided by the deep, strategic leadership of Chairman Jim McGovern, our Members will bring a powerful voice and great experience to the table, as we work to restore the People’s House to the American people.”