Press Releases

“This partisan proposal seals Republicans’ betrayal of rural communities and working families across the nation. House Republicans are hastily moving to devastate the seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities and vulnerable communities who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. The GOP’s ‘workforce requirements’ are nothing but a cynical Trojan Horse to take away SNAP from millions of hungry families, and push forward new burdensome bureaucracies that fly in the face of evidence-based policy.

Protecting the Special Counsel’s investigation into Russia’s interference in America’s elections is of the utmost importance.  The President’s threat to interfere with this investigation by firing Special Counsel Robert Mueller or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein must be taken extremely seriously.  We are closely monitoring three possible steps that the President might take:

“On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the millions of souls murdered because of who they were and what they believed. We commit to honor their memories by telling their stories and speaking out against anti-Semitism, racism and injustice in all its forms. And we rededicate ourselves to uphold our sacred mission to never forget, to never stand idly by and to never stay silent.

Leader Pelosi. Good afternoon everyone. The votes, as usual, rule our timetable, so forgive me for being a few minutes late. But, we are all here to raise our voices against the Republicans’ cynical balanced budget constitutional amendment, and their brazen attacks on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. We are very honored that Lisa James Henson is here, and perhaps Lucila Torres will be here as well, to share their stories with us.

“The Fair Housing Act stands as one of the landmark victories in the struggle for civil rights and social justice.  Prior to 1968, widespread, insidious discrimination in housing prevented millions from pursuing their American dreams.  For half a century, this bedrock of our nation’s civil rights legislation has provided a bulwark against discrimination and a path to justice.

“The Speaker has been an avid advocate for his point of view and for the people of his district.

“Congresswoman Norma Torres is a proven champion of the Inland Empire and of Americans across the nation,” said Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.  “As an immigrant, a former 9-1-1 dispatcher and a union leader, Congresswoman Torres deeply understands the challenges facing American families.  Her strong values and strategic expertise, honed through a lifelong dedication of public service, will be invaluable on the Rules Committee.  Democrats look forward to the fresh perspective and firm leadership she will bring to this vital committee, as we fight to advance justice, fairness and progress for all.”

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced that the House Democratic Caucus has approved her nomination of Congressman Jim McGovern of Massachusetts to serve as Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee.