Press Releases
Press Release
June 15, 2016
Yes, we are Orlando. This is so tragic, so sad in so many ways. It does offer an opportunity for us, though, to do something immediately about it.
Press Release
June 14, 2016
Today, we were privileged to once again welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the United States Capitol. His Holiness honors us with his presence and the powerful message of peace, compassion, and freedom he shares with each visit.
Press Release
June 14, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement ahead of House Republicans' unveiling of the regulatory reform portion of the so-called "A Better Way" agenda:
"The latest plank of House Republicans' Wrong Way agenda is nothing more than a wish list for polluters, unscrupulous financial advisors, and Wall Street. It will do nothing to create jobs in our country.
Press Release
June 14, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans voted today to block action on H.R. 1076, the bipartisan "No Fly, No Buy" legislation authored by Republican Congressman Peter King:
"It is appalling that days after our nation has suffered such a terrible attack, Republicans would vote to protect suspected terrorists' ability to arm themselves to the teeth at American gun stores.
"Republicans' decision to block the bipartisan ‘No Fly, No Buy' bill is dangerous and indefensible. If you're too dangerous to fly, you're too dangerous to buy a gun. Yet on 12 different occasions, Republicans have voted to block this common sense step to keep the American people safe from terror.
Press Release
June 12, 2016
Our nation has woken to the agonizing news of the brutal attack in Orlando last night. We are horrified and heartbroken to see such hate leveled at so many people hoping just to spend a night out dancing.
Press Release
June 10, 2016
On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, affirming a woman’s right to equal pay for equal work.
Press Release
June 9, 2016
“Good afternoon, everyone. It is, indeed, an honor to be here with each and every one of you. I also want to acknowledge the leadership and championing of this issue of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, of [Congressman] Jim McGovern – the head of our hunger task force, what was it called Caucus before Republicans disbanded it – and of course, our champion on the committee [Congressman] Bobby Scott, our Ranking Member on Education and Labor. And to be here with our colleague [Congressman] Lloyd Doggett, a champion from Texas on this subject. You’ll be hearing from them. But we’re pleased to be here with [Congresswoman] Suzanne Bonamici and with [Congressman] Mark Takano of California."
Press Release
June 9, 2016
As some of you may recall, 10 years ago, we had the Innovation Agenda, which we passed into law and created the Competitiveness Act, which contained ARPA-E and so many other initiatives for innovation.
Press Release
June 9, 2016
“House Republicans’ security agenda means nothing as long as they embrace the staggering recklessness of a GOP standard-bearer who has called for the U.S. to torture prisoners and murder the families of suspected terrorists."
Press Release
June 8, 2016
Today’s announcement by Speaker Ryan’s Rules Committee is only Republicans’ latest violation of their pledges of regular order.