Press Releases

“Whether on Cinco de Mayo or on any other day, the time is now for comprehensive immigration reform that honors the values of our country, strengthens our economy, and provides an earned pathway to citizenship. And the time is now for House Republicans to emulate the bravery demonstrated in the Battle of Puebla, recognize the importance of immigrants and family unification, and give us a vote on a comprehensive bill that reforms our broken immigration system."

“The Republican approach shows nothing but contempt and disregard for working families. Their toxic and reckless agenda codified in the Ryan Republican budget hurts families, slows growth, and weakens our economy. The American people need and deserve better. Democrats will keep fighting to create jobs, strengthen the middle class, unleash the full potential of America’s women, and reignite the American Dream.”

“Food insecurity has no place in the wealthiest nation on Earth,” said Leader Pelosi. “That any child in America faces gnawing hunger is an outrage; a moral scandal that cries out for action. As the National Commission on Hunger develops its report, Dr. Deborah Frank and Bill Shore will bring experience, dedication and urgency to this critical challenge. It is my privilege to name these two anti-hunger leaders to the Commission.”

"All we want is a vote. Just give us a vote. Why can't we have a vote on this? Eleven million people hoping to have legal status and a path to citizenship, as the Senate bill provides, passed in a bipartisan way in the Senate. Eleven million people – 1,100 of them subject to deportation every day. One person, the Speaker of the House, standing in the way of bringing forth comprehensive immigration reform."

“We need to build an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy. No one working a full time job should have to raise their family in poverty – yet this is precisely what Republicans are choosing to continue, voting seven times to block an increase in the minimum wage in the House. It is time for Republicans in Senate and the House to stop standing in the way of fairness for working people, and join with Democrats to give America a raise.”

"From the first days of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, you have led the Congress in the effort to devise, develop, and debate legislation to reduce and halt gun violence. Your persistence and perseverance have proven essential to keeping this challenge front and center. You have ensured that the memories of victims from Newtown to Tucson and elsewhere are never forgotten – and that the House of Representatives remains focused on steps to prevent these tragedies in the future."

“During this Asian Pacific American Heritage month, let us celebrate the invaluable role AAPIs have played in the triumphs of our past and will play in building our future. Let us recommit ourselves to passing comprehensive immigration reform that will unite our families, and restore confidence in who we are as a people – by and large, a nation of immigrants. Let us honor the thriving and dynamic AAPI community throughout our nation.”

“In this Jewish American Heritage Month let us all honor the achievements of our Jewish families and neighbors. Let us pledge to combat the scourge of hate crimes and anti-Semitism wherever it exists. Let us rededicate ourselves to the truth that diversity is a source of our greatest strength. Let us renew our faith in the promise of pluralism – that out of many, we are truly one.”