Press Releases
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Congressman Jeff Fortenberry was convicted on three federal charges in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles:
"Congressman Fortenberry's conviction represents a breach of the public trust and confidence in his ability to serve. No one is above the law.
"Congressman Fortenberry must resign from the House."
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Esta Soler, President of Futures Without Violence and domestic violence survivors, experts and advocatesfor a roundtable to celebrate and discuss the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Austin – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Lloyd Doggett for a press event on the 12th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, at the Clinical Education Center at Brackenridge. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright:
"Today, our nation and the world lost a towering champion for peace, diplomacy and democracy: Secretary Madeleine Albright. Her historic tenure as our nation's first woman to serve as our top diplomat paved the way for generations of women to serve at the highest levels of our government and represent America abroad.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking the 12th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that Congressman Don Young, the Dean of the House and longest-serving Republican representative, will lie in state in National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol on Tuesday, March 29.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year:
"Today, Iranian Americans and millions around the globe celebrate Nowruz and the promise of a new year. Arriving amid the warmth of spring, Norwuz offers a moment to reflect on the progress of the past year while drawing hope for all that still lies ahead.
West Palm Beach – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Congresswoman Frederica Wilson for a press conference highlighting the need for infrastructure funding. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Katherine Clark. I hear we have some accompaniment back there. That doesn't bother me – as a mother of five, I have always made my voice heard. I'm so thrilled to be here today with all of you.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Don Young of Alaska, the Dean of the House and longest-serving Republican representative in history:
"Today, Congress and the Country join Alaska in mourning the loss of a dedicated patriot and public servant: Congressman Don Young.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Pretty exciting.