Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats in partnership with the Poor People’s Campaign for a hearing on poverty in America.  This event follows the Poor People’s Campaign’s call to House Leaders to convene a bipartisan hearing this month to shine a light on policies that have done harm to our children.  In the absence of a bipartisan hearing organized by Speaker Ryan, Leader Pelosi convened this hearing to forge solutions to advance equality, justice and opportunity for all.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Leader Pelosi.  Thank you so much.   I thank the gentlewoman from Washington State who from day one who has been a champion for human rights in our country and throughout the world.  I was proud to travel with her to visit with his Holiness the Dalai Lama where this issue has been on the forefront for many years and currently. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named Congressman Jim Langevin and Former Rep. Patrick Murphy to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.

“President Trump’s attempt to deny the American Dream to hard-working families fighting to pursue better futures is an act of stunning callousness, and a direct assault on our nation’s proud heritage as a beacon of hope, freedom and opportunity for all.

“Hello.  I am Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez and I represent New York’s 7th Congressional District. 

“The hearts of all Americans break for the victims of the brutal shooting this morning in Aberdeen.  Every American grieves with the families of those who lost loved ones, and send our most profound gratitude to the heroic first responders whose courage prevented further loss of life.

“A full year after Hurricane Maria wreaked unprecedented devastation and suffering in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, our fellow Americans are still struggling to heal, rebuild and recover. 

“Yet again, a top GOP official has blurted out the truth of Republicans’ plan to slash Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security if they control Congress next year.  From Larry Kudlow disclosing the coming GOP assault on Medicare and Social Security to Vice President Pence’s declaration that a GOP Congress will once again try to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Republicans will do everything they can to destroy the pillars of health and retirement security in America.