Press Releases
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of Cinco de Mayo:
"For 160 years, Cinco de Mayo has commemorated resilience and triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. Generations after outnumbered Mexican patriots fought to a hard-won victory over French invaders, their valor remains a point of national pride in Mexico. And in the United States, Cinco de Mayo continues to bring us together in celebration of our Mexican American community's rich history and heritage.
South Sound, WA – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and Congressman Derek Kilmer for a press event highlighting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 74th anniversary of Israel's Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut:
San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Secretary Norman Mineta:
"Today, California and the Country mourn the passing of a pioneering leader and a great American: Norm Mineta. Throughout his long and distinguished public service, Norm was an absolute force in moving our nation closer to a more perfect union: blazing new trails for Asian American leaders and fighting to correct injustices of our past.
San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the appointment of Congressman Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York:
San Francisco — Speaker Pelosi released this statement on media reports of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade:
"This monstrous draft decision is a sweeping and severe restriction of Americans' rights. With it, Trump, McConnell and Republicans in Congress have assaulted privacy, precedent and the Constitution.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Jim McGovern, Chairman Gregory Meeks, Chairman Adam Schiff, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congressman Bill Keating and Congressman Jason Crow held a bill enrollment ceremony today for the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Washington, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued this statement following media reports of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling:
"If the report is accurate, the Supreme Court is poised to inflict the greatest restriction of rights in the past fifty years – not just on women but on all Americans.
Warsaw, Poland – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Congressional delegation concluded its visit to Poland and Ukraine: