“Today, more than 100 Members of the House and Senate called on a federal appellate court to recognize that the protections of the Civil Rights Act must include people facing discrimination because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Such an approach has been adopted by the expert federal agency, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, combatting discrimination in the workplace.”

San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the terrorist attack that killed dozens and injured more than 100 people at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, Turkey: “Today, the American people share in the sorrow at the… Continue

“John Lewis’s historic sit-in on the Floor has resonated across the nation, and given fresh energy to Americans who will no longer tolerate the daily tragedy of gun violence in America and are calling for congressional action. Tomorrow, as part of a new National Day of Action, Americans will come together to share their stories with their Members of Congress and make their voices heard as we work to disarm hate.”

“From the beginning, Republicans’ conduct of the Select Committee to Attack Hillary Clinton has made a mockery of the truth and the memory of those brave Americans lost in Benghazi. As Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy openly admitted, the Select Committee exists to abuse millions of taxpayer dollars to smear Secretary Clinton.”

“Today, the Supreme Court struck down a brazen attempt to limit women’s access to the comprehensive health care guaranteed them by the Constitution. This ruling is an important victory for the rights of America’s women, but many challenges remain.”

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality, which was announced on June 26, 2015: “This weekend, we mark one year since the Supreme Court unequivocally affirmed… Continue

“Once again, Republicans are planning to hand massive tax giveaways to millionaires and billionaires on the backs of hard-working American families.”

Guided by the moral, moral strength of [Congressman] John Lewis, our sit‑in on the Floor resonated around the world and focused the attention of the American people on the radical and reckless obstruction [of] bipartisan, very popular gun safety bills.

“Serving in the Congress is a sacred public trust, and House Democrats believe we have a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity.”

“Good morning, everyone. I know it is afternoon here, but it is morning in California. And it is a new dawn of a new day in our fight to disarm hate.”