Press Releases
Press Release
September 25, 2017
The Trump Administration’s latest Muslim and refugee ban casts the widest dragnet yet, permanently barring millions of innocent people from entering the country on the basis of their nationality and religion. No matter how the Republican White House tries to dress it up, this is the same immoral and dangerous ban as before, with the same discriminatory motivations and the same cruel impacts.
Press Release
September 25, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement calling for swift and immediate assistance for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria:
Press Release
September 25, 2017
Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement to oppose the Republicans’ sprawling FAA extension package:
Press Release
September 25, 2017
Republicans' dangerous tweaks to Trumpcare only worsen the crushing costs and cruelty their bill inflicts on millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions and working families everywhere. Americans will face higher health costs, less coverage, key protections gutted, an age tax and the destruction of Medicaid. Veterans, Americans fighting opioid addiction, and rural communities will still be devastated.
Press Release
September 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senator John McCain announced that he will vote ‘no' on the Graham-Cassidy Trumpcare bill:
"Once again, John McCain has demonstrated his courage on behalf of the American people. Hopefully now the Senate's bipartisan Alexander-Murray conversations can proceed. I call upon Speaker Ryan to now initiate a bipartisan effort in the House to improve and update the Affordable Care Act.
"Senator McCain's announcement is good news for America's families, who have made their voices heard against Trumpcare and for bipartisan cooperation. We thank them and Senator McCain for their strength and determination."
Press Release
September 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement after Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rescinded Obama-era guidance protecting victims of sexual assault:
Press Release
September 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Yarmuth of Kentucky, Ranking Member on the House Budget Committee, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week's address, Yarmuth outlined the disastrous impacts that Republicans' Graham-Cassidy bill – the latest version of Trumpcare – would have on hard-working American families. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here.
Below is a full transcript of the address:
"Hello. I'm Congressman John Yarmuth from Louisville, Kentucky, and the Ranking Democrat on the House Budget Committee.
Press Release
September 20, 2017
Good afternoon, everyone.
How sad we are today, heartbroken, over what's happening in Mexico City, a tragic loss of life and destruction again. And of course we pray for them and continue to pray for Americans on Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands, Florida, everyone who has been battered by Harvey in Texas, in Florida, by Irma, and now Hurricane Maria.
Press Release
September 20, 2017
Very honored to be here with all of our colleagues and the Congressional Black Caucus, of course, is on board with all of this. I am honored to be here with Congresswoman Alma Adams and our Ranking Member Mr. [Bobby] Scott and our colleagues to welcome all of you to Washington D.C. and to commend you for the difference you have made already and recognizing much more needs to be done as we see on this beautiful card.
Press Release
September 20, 2017
Tonight, Jewish families across the United States and the world will observe Rosh Hashanah and the beginning of the Days of Awe. This special, sacred period is a time for reflection and renewal – an opportunity to contemplate the past and take steps toward a better, more hopeful future.