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Yesterday afternoon, Speaker Pelosi met with House Committee Chairs to discuss the House’s ongoing oversight and legislative response to the BP Oil Spill: The Speaker thanked the Chairs for their ongoing oversight efforts saying: I am here to express my gratitude for… Continue

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Committee Chairs held a press availability this afternoon in her office in the Capitol following a meeting on the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held their first hearing on the Deepwater Horizon Gulf Coast Oil Spill as part of their ongoing inquiry examining what caused the explosion on the drilling rig, the adequacy of the companies’… Continue

“Together, we formed a powerful coalition to make history for our country and progress for the American people. Now, we need that same commitment – that same spirit – to build a clean energy economy.”

Last June, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on the termination of individual health policies by insurance companies, including the controversial practice of rescinding coverage after policyholders become ill. At the hearing, Chairman Waxman explained why… Continue

We have an obligation to care for and honor America's servicemen and women, their families, and our veterans for their bravery and sacrifice. Some health insurance reform opponents continue to spread myths, including saying that reform will undermine the health care that… Continue

Today, the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is holding a hearing on the “response by Toyota and NHTSA to Incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration” to examine the response to persistent consumer complaints of sudden, unintended acceleration in vehicles manufactured… Continue

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Caucus Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra and Assistant to the Speaker Chris Van Hollen held a press availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center following former President Clinton’s address at the Democratic Issues Conference.”

Today, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Steny Hoyer, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, and Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Chairman Edward Markey held a press briefing at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the UN Climate Conference, the… Continue

“Women have the most to gain and the most to lose in the climate crisis. The impacts are not gender-neutral; as the primary users, managers, and stewards of natural resources, women feel the consequences first.”