Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco Bay Area transit providers will receive over $525 million in additional transit funding under Democrats' American Rescue Plan. This funding will be used to strengthen critical Bay Area transportation systems until ridership returns to normal levels, so that children can return safely to school, workers can commute safely to their jobs and communities can stay connected. Speaker Pelosi advocated directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure this crucial investment.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 3967,the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I thank the gentleman for yielding, for his kind words, which I accept on behalf of our working in a bipartisan way for our Democrats – for our veterans over the years, Democrats and Republicans.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chairman Mark Takano, Congressman Raul Ruiz, Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Jon Stewart and advocates for veterans to highlight the importance of passing the Honoring Our PACT Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Raul. Thank you for your leadership in putting together pieces of this bill as well. You have been a leader on this as a physician, as a patriot, as one who has served our men and women in uniform.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a bill enrollment ceremony today for H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. This is a time to celebrate, to celebrate the passage of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act: a bipartisan victory, justice and freedom.
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Last night we, heard the President of the United States speak with great enthusiasm about our friendship with the people of Ukraine: how we have shared values in terms of democracy, in terms of sovereignty and in terms of not having someone come into their country and usurp their freedom. He also spoke about America's freedom in the world: in terms of our independence, in terms of our own, own investments in our economic future.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress:
"Tonight, our nation and the entire world saw President Biden's resolve that Democracy will prevail over autocracy. America's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and to the Ukrainian people remains ironclad. The Congress stands behind President's determined leadership in strengthening the Allied response against Russia's premeditated, unprovoked war against Ukraine.
"And tonight, in his State of the Union Address, President Biden delivered a powerful message of progress, empathy and hope for America's working families.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss tonight's State of the Union Address and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Andrea Mitchell.Joining us now: the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi – will be sitting behind the President, of course, as he speaks to Congress tonight. Madam Speaker, thank you very much.
I want to talk about our domestic issues, but first, of course, overwhelming everybody right now is watching this – the horror unwinding in Ukraine, the valor of these courageous people.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Julio Vaqueiro on Telemundo's Noticias Telemundo to discuss the Democratic agenda, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Julio Vaqueiro. From Washington, D.C., where this afternoon we spoke with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. We talked about the State of the Union, President Biden, and of course, the overarching theme: the war in Ukraine and the role of the United States in this conflict.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives on the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer, the founder of Partners In Health and a pioneer of global health. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a brilliant doctor and pioneer of global health, Dr. Paul Farmer, who sadly passed away last week.
Dr. Farmer dedicated his entire life to improving the lives of others. As Co-Founder of Partners In Health, alongside Dr. Jim Yong Kim and Ophelia Dahl, he forever altered our understanding of the fight against global poverty and how to care for those in need.
CAPTION: Speaker Nancy Pelosi with her virtual guest to the State of the Union, Meg-Anne Pryor, at an Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Event at the United Association Local 38 Joseph P. Mazzola Training Center in San Francisco.