Archive: 2017

Hard-working Americans still aren’t seeing the strong wages and good-paying jobs they deserve. We need robust action to create good-paying jobs for everyone, everywhere in America.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark ten years since the Democratic Congress passed the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act:

Our nation’s immigrants are the constant reinvigoration of America. By bringing their hopes, courage and determination to succeed to our shores, each generation of newcomers makes America more American.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Trump signed Russia Sanctions legislation restricting his ability to roll back sanctions on Russia:

Democrats have long stood ready for constructive discussions with Republicans on how to update and improve the Affordable Care Act, stabilize the marketplaces, and continue to drive down families’ health costs.

This morning, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Chris Wallace on Fox News’ Fox News Sunday to discuss Democrats’ willingness to work with Republicans to improve and update the Affordable Care Act by lowering costs, improving quality and expanding coverage while stabilizing the marketplaces.

This week, Democrats launched ‘A Better Deal’ a bold economic agenda to create good jobs, lower the cost of living and build an economy that gives every American the tools to succeed in the 21st Century. House Democrats stand unified in their policy proposals to create 10 million good-paying, full-time jobs over the next five years, aggressively lower prescription drug costs and put economic power back into the hands of America’s families by cracking down on corporate monopolies and mergers.

Thank you for your tireless leadership in the fight to defeat Trumpcare. The stories of the American people, the strong unity of Democrats, and the tenacity of the outside advocates were vital to this success.

Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell calling for Republicans to work together with Democrats to update and improve the Affordable Care Act by lowering costs, improving quality, expanding coverage and stabilizing markets.

Washington, D.C – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking the 52nd anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid being signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965: