Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of César Chávez Day, which commemorates the civil and labor rights leader’s birthday, March 31, 1927:

“Eight years ago, our nation took a momentous step toward fulfilling the promise of an affordable, quality education for every student when Democrats passed the single largest investment in student aid in American history.  The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act has been transformative, lowering the cost of student loans, strengthening community colleges, increasing the purchasing power of Pell Grants, investing in Minority Serving Institutions and knocking down barriers for students looking to pursue a higher education.

Speaker Ryan was right when he said, ‘the results are going to speak for themselves.’  Three months into Republicans’ smoke and mirrors campaign to sell the GOP tax scam, a majority of working Americans are still not seeing an increase in their paychecks.

Tel Aviv, Israel – A Congressional Delegation led by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi returned from Afghanistan after a two-day visit.  Leader Pelosi released the following statement:

“The abrupt dismissal of Secretary Shulkin is a troubling step in the Trump Administration’s ultimate goal of VA privatization.

450: Days since the start of this Republican Congress as of March 28, 2018 234: Days the GOP House has been in session, 62 of which were pro-forma days in which the House gaveled in & out in a matter of minutes… Continue

The Spring District Work Period offers Democrats an important opportunity to focus on Medicare and Republicans’ relentless efforts to dismantle the health care of seniors and families across America.

A Congressional Delegation led by Leader Pelosi met Tuesday in Jerusalem with a group of Palestinian youth who are improving their communities and working toward peace in the region.

“The Trump Administration’s late night announcement of a new citizenship question violates the clear constitutional mandate to provide an accurate count of all people living in the United States.  This detrimental change will inject fear and distrust into vulnerable communities, and cause traditionally undercounted communities to be even further under-represented, financially excluded and left behind.

The GOP tax scam continues to deliver staggering windfalls to the wealthiest few on the backs of hard-working Americans.