Press Releases

“Each Memorial Day, a grateful nation marks the selfless service and sacrifice of our courageous American heroes.  President Franklin Roosevelt said, ‘freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.’  Today, and on all days, Americans across the country honor the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who have sacrificed to secure our liberty, defend our democracy and achieve freedom for our nation.

“The President’s ZTE deal is a staggering betrayal of the American people.  Although Trump pledged to fight for hard-working Americans, he is now using U.S. government  resources to enrich a foreign company – right after the Chinese government reportedly agreed to funnel half a billion dollars into one of his family’s resorts.

"In February,  the House worked in a bipartisan way to pass the Me Too Congress legislation unanimously so that that no victim of discrimination or harassment on Capitol Hill is forced to face the injustice of having his or her voice silenced.  It also ensures that taxpayer money will never again be used to create a culture of complicity and silence on Capitol Hill.

“In Congo, countless men, women and children continue to face the dire threat of a deadly Ebola outbreak. While reports indicate a growing number of confirmed Ebola cases and at least 27 suspected deaths, Republicans in Congress continue to push for a cruel rescissions package that eliminates critical funding for responding to life-threatening outbreaks.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Today’s Gang of Eight briefing was conducted to ensure protection of sources and methods.

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined House and Senate Democrats, and immigrant, women and family advocates for a press conference calling on Secretary Kirsten Nielsen and the Trump Administration to end its family destruction policy.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force forum to hear proposals from young leaders and students.  Below are the Leader’s remarks: