Press Releases
Press Release
January 22, 2015
“When America’s children have access to high-quality child care, hardworking parents can focus on earning. Affordable child care is the linchpin of working parents’ success and a long-standing cornerstone of House Democrats’ efforts to empower working families through our ‘When Women Succeed, America Succeeds’ economic agenda."
Press Release
January 22, 2015
“He will head up our efforts in the House to ensure the drumbeat of our message is brought to the House Floor every day.”
Press Release
January 21, 2015
"We look forward to having her expertise and excellence fighting for the values and priorities of the American people in this critical position.”
Press Release
January 21, 2015
“We have an obligation to ensure that the desires of the special interests do not drown out the needs of the public interest."
Press Release
January 21, 2015
“As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act–one of the most important and consequential pieces of legislation in our nation’s history–we must continue to inspire the engagement of every American in our elections."
Press Release
January 21, 2015
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today appointed Congressman John Yarmuth of Kentucky to sit on the House Budget Committee as her representative. The House Democratic Caucus approved Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California and Congressman Juan Vargas of California to serve the Committee on House Administration, led by Ranking Member Robert Brady of Pennsylvania.
Press Release
January 21, 2015
As we have just come through a magnificent weekend to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., it is appropriate for us to continue the legacy in this year – this year being the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
Press Release
January 21, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the President's State of the Union Address this evening:
"Tonight, President Obama articulated a powerful vision of opportunity and prosperity for the working families of our country. The President was forward-looking, and boldly embraced the imperative to grow the wages and bolster the financial security of hard working Americans.
"The strength of our society and the success of our economy depend on a strong and growing middle class. Unleashing the full purchasing power of working families is the guiding force behind the President's determination to work for bigger paychecks and better infrastructure, greater college affordability, fairer taxes and more recognition of the needs of families.
Press Release
January 20, 2015
“The American people deserve a government that works for them on the issues that matter most to working families."
Press Release
January 20, 2015
"This legislation can help close the loophole that robs communities of the resources needed to help America remain number one.”