Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of the Lunar New Year:
"Today, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across our country and communities around the globe mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year: a beautiful time of celebration, reflection and renewed optimism for the future. Each year, these vibrant festivities remind Americans of the precious heritage, rich traditions and essential contributions with which AAPI communities have blessed our nation. May the Year of the Tiger bring us the drive, unity and courage to combat injustice, crush the virus, strengthen our nation and meet the challenges that lie ahead.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Bay Area transportation infrastructure leaders for a Bay Area Democrats Deliver for Airports Infrastructure Event. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Esteban Torres of California:
"Today, Californians and Americans across our nation mourn the loss of a proud Army veteran, a distinguished American diplomat, an outspoken union leader, and a devoted advocate for working people and the Latino community in Congressman Esteban Torres.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the decision by United States Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire from the Court:
"When Justice Stephen Breyer departs from the bench, the Supreme Court and the Country will lose a leader of honor and integrity, a defender of liberty, justice and the Constitution, and a guardian of our fundamental rights. At the ceremony with President Biden this morning announcing his departure from the Court, Justice Breyer's remarks were patriotic, inspiring and confident in America's future.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the latest GDP numbers showed that last year the United States saw the fastest economic growth since 1984, growing at 5.7 percent:
"Today's GDP numbers show that America had the fastest economic growth in nearly four decades, powered by Democrats' American Rescue Plan and President Biden's leadership. Last year was also the single greatest year of job growth in American history – creating 6.4 million jobs, many with better pay and better benefits.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee announced that he will retire at the end of his term:
"Congressman Jim Cooper has been a dedicated public servant and a gracious colleague during his more than three decades in the House. When he retires at the end of his term, his constituents and the Congress will miss his long-standing leadership in the House.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes a historic investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, turbocharges America's scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthens America's economic and national security at home and abroad.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after the Supreme Court refused to overturn the lower court's dismissal of the lawsuit by House Republicans seeking to block remote voting by proxy during the pandemic:
"The Supreme Court's refusal of House Republicans' request to overturn the dismissal of their frivolous lawsuit is a victory for the Congress, the rule of law and public health. Both the Constitution and more than a century of legal precedent make clear that the House is empowered to determine its own rules – and remote voting by proxy falls squarely within this purview.