Press Releases
Press Release
July 9, 2018
“One hundred and fifty years ago, with the ratification of the 14th Amendment, our nation took a monumental step forward in its ever-advancing march toward a more perfect union. By expanding the rights of citizenship and due process, and guaranteeing equal protection under law, the 14th Amendment righted historic wrongs by overturning the outrageous, immoral Dred Scott decision. This landmark amendment soon paved the way for many of our nation’s most important legal and legislative victories, including the desegregation of schools, a woman’s right to choose and marriage equality.
Press Release
July 9, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration announced over the weekend that it was suspending for the time being critical risk adjustment payments, cynically and incorrectly alleging that their decision was required by a court decision, which will increase premiums in both the individual and small group markets:
Press Release
July 6, 2018
Dear Democratic Colleague,
The Fourth of July, celebrating the birthday of America’s independence, is a deeply inspiring holiday. God truly blessed America with the courage of our Founders to declare and fight for independence, the idealism to state that all men are created equal and the wisdom to make our Constitution amendable to expand and ensure that freedom for all.
Press Release
July 6, 2018
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate jumped in June and wage growth slowed:
Press Release
July 5, 2018
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Democrats in the California State Legislature secured an agreement to advance the strongest net neutrality bill in the nation:
Press Release
July 5, 2018
“Scott Pruitt’s staggering ethical blindness warranted his dismissal many months ago. His blatant and unprecedented abuses of office and his utter contempt for environmental protections put the health of all Americans in peril.
Press Release
July 3, 2018
“The Administration’s rollback of vital affirmative action guidance offends our nation’s values and promise of opportunity for all. It is yet another clear Trump Administration attack on communities of color and the principle that every student deserves a high-quality education that allows them to thrive.
Press Release
July 3, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named additional House Democrats to serve on a conference committee of the House and Senate versions of the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Press Release
June 30, 2018
“Nearly 75 years ago, our nation made an historic investment in our heroic WWII servicemembers with the first G.I. Bill, which transformed our economy and launched millions of American families into the middle class. Ten years ago, the Democratic-led Congress once again affirmed our responsibility to our nation’s men and women in uniform when we passed the Post-9/11 GI bill, and restored the promise of a full, four-year college education for over a million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.
Press Release
June 29, 2018
“Hello, I’m Congressman Matt Cartwright.