Press Releases

Providence, Rhode Island – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2022 at Brown University. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam President. It is with great humility and great pride that I accept this wonderful honor.

Dear Colleague,

One hundred and fifty-four years ago, thousands of Americans gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to place flowers on the graves of soldiers from both armies who perished in the Civil War. This profound act of healing, unity and hope began a proud American tradition, known then as Decoration Day and now Memorial Day.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the result of Oregon's Fifth Congressional District primary:

"In his service in the Congress, Congressman Kurt Schrader has been a valued and independent voice. He is respected on both sides of the aisle for his commitment to bringing Members together in search of common ground and to delivering for Oregon families.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Biden signed an executive order to improve effectiveness and accountability of policing, marking two years since the murder of George Floyd:

"On this day two years ago, our nation watched in horror as George Floyd gasped his last words, ‘I can't breathe.' In the wake of this brutal murder, courageous activists took to the streets to shine a bright light on the scourge of systemic racism and police brutality that has long plagued our nation. Inspired by these calls for justice, Democrats' work to honor George Floyd's life with deeply needed change continues to this day.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Leadership and other Members of Congress to participate in a virtual Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the Merrill's Marauders. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Hello. As Speaker of the House, it is my privilege to welcome you all to this celebration of awe-inspiring courage and resilience. Today, we gather virtually to bestow the Congress's highest honor – the Congressional Gold Medal – on nearly 3,000 American heroes: Merrill's Marauders. Let us salute the family and friends who have continued to tell the story of these brave warriors and advocated for the recognition they deserve.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the result of Georgia's Seventh Congressional District primary election:

"Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux is a proven fighter for Georgia families in the House of Representatives. Our House Democratic Caucus is deeply grateful for Congresswoman Bourdeaux's leadership and will sincerely miss her voice in the House.

Dear Democratic Colleague,

This morning, a day of unspeakable grief dawned on families in South Texas who awakened without the life and laughter of their precious children. Even before families could bury their loved ones in Buffalo, another community has been torn apart by the horrors of gun violence. The hearts of Americans are shattered, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families grieving an unimaginable loss.

However, our sentiments and our moments of silence are not enough. We must take action. To Members of Congress, I say: your political survival is insignificant compared to the survival of America's children.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that killed fourteen children and a teacher and injured others:

"Words are inadequate to describe the agony and outrage at the cold-blooded massacre of little schoolchildren and a teacher at Robb Elementary School today. This monstrous shooting stole the futures of precious children, who will never experience the joys of graduating from school, chasing the career of their dreams, falling in love, even starting a family of their own.