Press Releases
Press Release
November 14, 2017
“Congressman Gene Green’s lifelong dedication to public service is an inspiration to us all. For nearly fifty years, as a Member of the Texas Legislature and as a Member of the House of Representatives, Gene has been a relentless champion for hard-working families in Texas.
Press Release
November 13, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the passing of longtime House staffer Sterling Darnell Spriggs:
Press Release
November 13, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following news of a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 400 people and injured nearly 6,000 more in Iraq and Iran:
"The thoughts of Americans are with the families and loved ones of those killed and those still missing in the devastating earthquake in Iraq and Iran. We are grateful to the first responders and the crowds of selfless men and women already lining up to deliver supplies, donate blood and provide hope.
"During this dark moment, America sends its prayers to the communities shattered by this tragedy. No family should have to face this heartbreak alone, and we call on the international community to provide immediate and robust support to search for survivors, deliver aid and help rebuild.
Press Release
November 13, 2017
The American people must hope that the nomination of Alex Azar will begin a shift from the Trump Administration’s constant spiteful sabotage of Americans’ health care. Months of cynical attempts to force families to pay more for worse coverage and to ransack Medicare and Medicaid have cruelly and needlessly hurt seniors, veterans, rural communities and hard-working Americans in every corner of the country.
Press Release
November 10, 2017
Thank you very much to [Deputy] Chief Williams here for your hospitality in this very special place. It makes me a very important person in my family when I can bring one of my grandchildren to a firehouse. Because we have firefighters as icons in our society and we owe them all the support we can get. And we had no greater lesson than that in the past month, and I thank the firefighters of San Francisco for what they did for the North Bay in the very sad situation.
Press Release
November 9, 2017
Good afternoon, everyone.
We're all awaiting the next version of how the Republicans in the House of Representatives will rip off the middle class in our country. In the meantime, it was curious to see President Trump in China.
Press Release
November 9, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day, which is observed each year on November 11th:
Press Release
November 9, 2017
Washington, D.C.—Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans unveiled their version of the GOP tax scam and the House Ways & Means Committee voted to pass the last-minute revisions to the House GOP tax scam along party lines:
Press Release
November 8, 2017
Washington, D.C – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee moved to prevent consideration of Democrats’ amendment, offered by Congressman Brian Higgins, to cut off the corporate rate reduction if workers do not see an increase in their wages:
Press Release
November 8, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Ranking Member on the House Ways and Means Committee Congressman Richard Neal and Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee Senator Ron Wyden to unveil a plan that would cut off the corporate rate reduction if companies fail to invest these tax savings directly into jobs and wages. Below are the Leader’s remarks: