Press Releases

“Eighty-one years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law and transformed the economic security of hard-working Americans. Whether in retirement, disability, or the loss of a relative, generations of Americans have relied on Social Security’s bedrock guarantee."

“Two months ago, an act of unfathomable hate claimed 49 lives at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Today, it was my somber privilege to meet with survivors and the family members of those who lost their lives, and to lay flowers at the makeshift memorial outside Pulse."

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi last week led a Congressional delegation to Italy and Afghanistan. In addition to national security, the delegation focused on climate change and migration, which involved meetings with religious and human rights leaders.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the great guardians of our democracy. Yet three years ago, the Supreme Court decided to dismantle some of the most important protections of this critical law – opening the door to brazen efforts to disenfranchise American citizens with new barriers to the ballot box. Despite the flood of evidence that the Voting Rights Act must be restored and strengthened, the Republican Congress has refused to act.

July's strong jobs report shows our economy continues to forge ahead. Yet Congress should be doing more to further energize our economy with long-overdue investments in innovation, education and infrastructure to build a stronger America for every community.

“Our national security delegation to Afghanistan follows President Obama’s recent announcement of a modified schedule for U.S. troop withdrawal and the earlier announcement of new authorities for U.S. forces operating in Afghanistan. The President’s actions were key to enlisting the support of our allies at the July 2016 NATO Warsaw Summit."