Press Releases
Press Release
December 7, 2017
“We had a productive conversation on a wide variety of issues. Nothing specific has been agreed to, but discussions continue.
Press Release
December 6, 2017
New data reveals the richest 1 percent in America now owns 40 percent of the country's wealth – higher than at any point in the past 50 years.
Press Release
December 6, 2017
“Today, House Republicans voted to deliver an early Christmas gift to the NRA by throwing open the door to violent criminals and abusers carrying concealed weapons wherever they please. Despite the warnings of many law enforcement organizations, Republicans are steamrolling states’ and cities’ right to protect their communities, forcing them to accept the concealed carry standards of any other state – even those that do not require any permit at all.
Press Release
December 6, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor on the House of Representatives following the death of Naomi Lauter. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Press Release
December 6, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Seniors Task Force Co-Chairs Jan Schakowsky and Doris Matsui at a press conference highlighting the devastating impacts of the GOP tax scam on older Americans. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Press Release
December 6, 2017
“Today, our prayers go to the thousands of families affected by the fires raging throughout southern California. Americans everywhere send our deepest condolences to all who have lost their homes and businesses and whose lives have been upended by this latest disaster. The firefighters and first responders standing on the front lines of these blazes deserve our utmost praise and gratitude for their bravery and heroism in the face of grave danger.
Press Release
December 6, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel:
Press Release
December 6, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats and advocates from MomsRising for a press conference on the negative impact of the #GOPTaxScam on children and families. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everybody. It's a special day for us because we have some very special guests. We have representatives to the future, representatives to a future we will never see but they will and they will carry values into that future that will make America stronger. Let us welcome the children who are with us today.
Today we're here, with MomsRising, moms continue to rise in great numbers across the country, I thank Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner for her leadership role, over and over again. Jamie Davis Smith is with us and Felicia Willems you'll hear from them shortly.
Press Release
December 6, 2017
Congress faces a vast set of urgent, overdue priorities for the American people. Democrats are firmly focused on taking real, effective steps to improve the lives of hard-working Americans and defeating Republicans’ cruel barrage of attacks on the middle class.
Press Release
December 5, 2017
“Congressman Conyers has served in the Congress for more than five decades, and shaped some of the most consequential legislation of the last half century. But no matter how great the legacy, it is no license to harass or discriminate.