“The life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was marked by a visionary commitment to our nation’s promise that, regardless of the circumstances of one’s birth, all people are created equal and are entitled to life, liberty and happiness.  Fifty years after his tragic assassination, Dr. King’s clarion voice of truth and righteousness still rings out today.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Terri Sewell of Alabama delivered the Weekly Democratic Address.  In this week’s address, Sewell remembers the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and condemns the inequality and inhumanity of the GOP tax bill.  Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today.  Below is a transcript of the press conference:

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of U.S. House of Representatives ahead of her vote in favor of the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Today’s announcement is a shameful violation of the letter and spirit of Medicaid.  The vast majority of Americans who rely on Medicaid are already working hard to support their families.  This mean-spirited decision will have a particularly damaging impact on women, including women currently taking care of seriously ill family members and those who have chronic health conditions of their own.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of U.S. House of Representatives to honor Congressman Don Young, who ascends to the position of Dean of the U.S. House of Representatives following nearly 45 years of service on behalf of the people of Alaska.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Republicans promised the GOP tax scam would create jobs, raises wages and provide a tax ‘miracle’ for middle class families.

But here’s the reality: even as Republicans’ corporate friends pocket the massive windfall from the tax scam, they’re quietly laying off thousands of American workers:

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Ranking Members Eliot Engel, Maxine Waters, Jerrold Nadler, and Bennie Thompson, as well as Vice Ranking Member Gerry Connolly at a press conference to highlight House Republicans’ refusal to fully investigate and address Russia’s threat to our democracy and national security.  Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Trump Administration announced that it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for nationals of El Salvador, with an 18-month deadline:

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Labor Department announced that the economy created 148,000 jobs in December, sharply down from the previous month: