Press Releases
June 19, 2013
June 18, 2013
June 18, 2013
Videos
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Fact Checks
As many continue to suffer from tough economic times and still too high rate of unemployment, American families and small businesses face additional hardship of record gas prices - averaging nearly $4.00 per gallon. This is causing both pain at the pump, as well as rising costs for food and other basic household goods. But Republicans want to keep handing taxpayer subsidies to Big Oil and pass 'Drill Only' bills that do nothing to ease the pain at the pump.
May 12, 2011
This week marks the first anniversary of the Affordable Care Act - a law that ensures all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care and significantly reduces long-term health care costs. The debate on health reform was often filled with frightening--and wrong--information. One year later, we check in on what happened and what didn't.
March 21, 2011
Since Enactment of Health Reform, There Have Been Nine Straight Months of Private Sector Job Growth - Adding 1.1 Million New Private Sector Jobs
January 18, 2011
According to a report released yesterday by the Center for Automotive Research, government action supporting the auto industry prevented a $26.8 billion loss to the American taxpayer and saved nearly 1.5 million American jobs.
November 18, 2010
Congressional Republicans are planning to unveil the 'new' GOP agenda tomorrow, 'A Pledge to America.' Early press reports indicate Republicans will promote more of the same failed policies
September 22, 2010
Articles
This article by Laura Bassett and Dave Jaimeson appeared in The Huffington Post highlighting efforts by Leader Pelosi and the House Democratic Caucus to advance policies that benefit women and families including raising the minimum wage and passing the Paycheck Fairness Act.
June 18, 2013
The following article by Allison Sampite-Montecalvo appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune highlighting Leader Pelosi's participation in a women's event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act and illustrating the importance of empowering women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
June 11, 2013
The following article by Laura Bassett appeared in The Huffington Post highlighting Leader Pelosi's discussion of efforts to restrict abortion rights in Congress and how the environment in Congress is almost rigged for the status quo on a host of women's issues.
June 7, 2013
The following article by Jennifer Haberkorn appeared in POLITICO highlighting efforts by Leader Pelosi and the House Democratic Caucus to prepare Member offices for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and encourage Members to educate constituents on the benefits of the law.
May 29, 2013
The following article by Jeremy Herb appeared in The Hill highlighting the commitment of Leader Pelosi and the House Democratic Caucus to resolving the veterans' disability claims backlog at the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
May 22, 2013
Speeches
“Our constituents have made it clear time and time again: we must work together to create jobs, to strengthen the middle class, and to grow the economy. Yet, once again, Republicans refuse to listen. Instead, we are debating legislation that endangers women’s health and that disrespects the judgment of the American women and their doctors on how to make judgments about women’s health..."
June 18, 2013
“Over the past six months, many words have been spoken to offer our love and support to the community of Newtown and to the students and teachers of Sandy Hook. Yet, from the start, we have known that words of comfort would never be enough – they would be no substitute for the action that we must take, that would be a truly fitting memorial to the 20 children and six teachers and administrators lost that day..."
June 13, 2013
"I am very honored to be with you today on this very, very special occasion, when you gave the 2012 democracy award to Min Ko Naing – I welcome you to the Capitol with great respect and admiration – thank you for your courage and your leadership. And also to thank all of you for being here as well... We lose all moral authority to talk about human rights in any country in the world if we are not willing to talk about it in a country as big as China. We lose all authority to talk about it with any country in the world if we say economic interests in Burma prevent us from doing this. And so, it is with respect for you – and you deserve a great deal of credit for keeping this flame alive by making it the award. Thank you National Endowment for Democracy."
June 4, 2013
“[Barney Frank] understood that self-respect and dignity that comes with having a place to call home, that dignity making a difference in the lives of every American. He followed his conscience to end discrimination, secure equality for LGBT Americans, and all Americans, and Robert spoke so beautifully about that. Whether it was immigration, or whatever. A fully-inclusive hate crimes law, the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, the drive for marriage equality, ENDA, which we still have to get done – each shared the imprint of Barney Frank..."
June 3, 2013
“So, I hope it is a comfort to the people of the region, that their loss is one that is shared, and mourned, by people across the world, certainly in our country, and definitely in this Congress of the United States. Whatever it is in our power to be helpful to them, we will do, and we will do quickly. And that most importantly, they will always, always, always, and ever, be in our prayers."
May 21, 2013
Reports
House Democratic Motions to Recommit during the 113th Congress.
January 23, 2013
House Democratic Motions on the Previous Question during the 113th Congress.
January 23, 2013
"So, in order to reignite the American Dream – that’s what we’re about – to build ladders of opportunity for those who want to work hard, play by the rules, take responsibility, to have those ladders have sides about small business and entrepreneurship and a strong and thriving middle class, we have work to do. And I have made a decision to submit my name to my colleagues to once again serve as the House Democratic Leader."
November 14, 2012
House Democratic Motions on the Previous Question during the 112th Congress.
October 5, 2012
House Democratic Motions to Recommit during the 112th Congress.
October 4, 2012
