Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Washington, D.C. April 21, 2020 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer issued this statement after an agreement was reached with the Administration on an interim emergency relief package: “Congressional Democrats are proud to have secured an agreement on an interim emergency funding package that has been transformed to provide real support […]

Washington, D.C. March 25, 2020 — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the Senate’s coronavirus legislation: “America is facing a grave health crisis with a serious impact on our economy.  I salute the strong leadership of Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats.  I especially thank our House Democratic Committee Chairmen, who worked hard to move […]

Washington, D.C. March 11, 2020 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the unveiling of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  The House will pass the bill tomorrow. “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is focused directly on providing support for America’s families, who must be our first priority in this emergency.  We cannot fight […]

Washington, D.C. March 10, 2020 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined a bicameral press event with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House and Senate Democrats marking one year since the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the For The People Act, to restore ethics and transparency to government, and calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch […]

February 4, 2020 – Leading up to President Trump’s State of the Union on Tuesday, February 4th, our office is sending out a series of reports entitled “President Trump: Failing Hard-Working American Families,” on President Trump’s record since he took office in 2017 and how his claims match up with reality. This is one of […]

Washington, D.C. Jan. 27, 2020 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement marking three years since President Trump signed orders instituting the Muslim travel ban, making it more difficult for families, including refugees, from seven predominantly Muslim countries to enter the United States based on their religion or religious heritage: “Three years ago, in a […]

Washington, D.C. January 15, 2020 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named Impeachment Managers. “Today, I have the privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of the President,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  “It is their responsibility to present the very strong case for the President’s impeachment and removal.  The Impeachment Managers represent the patriotism, […]

Washington, D.C. Jan. 14, 2020– Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the timing of the appointment of impeachment managers and the transmittal of articles of impeachment to the Senate: “In December, the House upheld its Constitutional duty to defend democracy For The People: passing two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump – abuse […]

Washington, D.C. Jan. 9, 2020– Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H. Con. Res. 83, to limit the President’s military action regarding Iran.  Below are the Speaker’s remarks: Speaker Pelosi.  Thank you, Madam Speaker.  I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership […]

Jan. 7, 2020 – In December, the House upheld its constitutional duty to defend democracy For The People, honoring our Founders’ vision for a Republic.  Soon, the Senate will have the opportunity to honor its oath to “do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws.” Sadly, Leader McConnell has made clear that his loyalty […]

Dear Democratic Colleague, Last week, the Trump Administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate military airstrike targeting high-level Iranian military officials.  This action endangered our servicemembers, diplomats and others by risking a serious escalation of tensions with Iran.  As Members of Congress, our first responsibility is to keep the American people safe.  For this reason, we […]

San Francisco, Jan. 4, 2020 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the White House notified the Congress of the initiation of hostilities against Iran, pursuant to the War Powers Act of 1973, after conducting airstrikes against Iranian high-level military officials near Baghdad International Airport: “This classified War Powers Act notification delivered to Congress […]

Washington, D.C. Jan. 2, 2019 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration conducted a deadly airstrike targeting Iranians and Iraqis at the Baghdad International Airport: “American leaders’ highest priority is to protect American lives and interests.  But we cannot put the lives of American servicemembers, diplomats and others further at risk […]

Washington, D.C. Dec. 20, 2019 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter today to President Trump regarding the State of the Union address. In the letter, the Speaker wrote, “In the spirit of respecting our Constitution, I invite you to deliver your State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress on […]

Washington, D.C. Dec. 5, 2019 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks announcing that the House of Representatives will move forward with drafting articles of impeachment.  Below are the Speaker’s remarks as delivered: Speaker Pelosi.  Good morning. Let us begin where our Founders began in 1776: ‘When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary […]

Washington, D.C.  Oct. 31, 2019  – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H. Res. 660, which establishes the procedure for the next phase of the House’s impeachment inquiry.  Below are the Speaker’s remarks: Speaker Pelosi.  I thank the gentleman for yielding. And, Madam Speaker, thank you […]

H. Res. ___ — Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. *** Dear Democratic Colleague, […]

Washington, D.C.Oct. 17, 2019 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the tragic passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland: “The people of Baltimore, the U.S. Congress and America have lost a voice of unsurpassed moral clarity and truth: our beloved Chairman Elijah Cummings.  I am personally devastated by his passing. “In the House, […]