Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democratic from California

Nancy Pelosi

Representative · California · Democrat

Nancy Pelosi

Reproductive Rights · Gun Safety · Climate Action · Democracy Protection

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise with a degree of sadness because I was present at the birth of this legislation. For 30 years, I was either a Member of the Committee, ranking member on the committee, or the Gang of Eight, for 30 years. I bring extensive intelligence experience to this discussion. Following 9/11, it was with great care that we worked in a bipartisan fashion to put together the legislation to advance what we are talking about today, this FISA initiative. In that legislation, we established the Office of the DNI, the Director of National Intelligence. It had certain standards.
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I rise today in strong support of the Ukraine Support Act and thank Leader Hoyer for his persistence and his determination to bring this legislation to the floor and, of course, Marcy, who has been our inspiration, Marcy Kaptur. The Ukrainian people are not asking us to fight their war. That has been said. They are asking for tools to defend their sovereignty, their democracy, and their lives. As President Zelenskyy wrote to Congress just days ago: ``We value every human life, and that is exactly why we are seeking a real peace.'' But supporting Ukraine is not only about Ukraine.
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I always want to praise Mr. Smith for his leadership on human rights throughout the world. We have been working on these things for 30 years probably--he is not paying attention--but 30 years with Frank Wolf going and visiting people in prison and trying to make sure people knew. They say that these autocrats--the President of China for one--the most horrible form of torture that they can put on a prisoner is to tell them nobody even remembers them or cares about them or even knows why they are in prison.
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Biography
Nancy Pelosi began her public service as a community organizer and volunteer in San Francisco. Elected in 1987 as the U.S. Representative for California’s 11th (now 12th) district, she has been a leading advocate for expanding healthcare access, advancing environmental protections, and strengthening workers’ rights. As the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, Pelosi played a pivotal role in passing the Affordable Care Act and the American Rescue Plan, and has served on the House Appropriations and Intelligence Committees. Her leadership style emphasizes coalition-building and legislative strategy, working to represent her district’s diverse interests while shaping national policy.
Education
  • B.A. in Political Science Major with History Minor, Trinity College, Washington, DC
    1962
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    1987-Present

    Representing California's 11th district

  • Finance Chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

    1985–86

  • Chair

    1984

    Democratic National Convention Host Committee

  • State Chair, California Democratic Party

    1981–83

  • Northern Chair, California Democratic Party

    1977–81

Policy Focus
Congress75%
Arts, Culture, Religion13%
Government Operations and Politics13%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Nancy Pelosi's record in Congress.

  • Affordable Care Act Passage

    Led the House in passing the Affordable Care Act in 2010, expanding health coverage to millions of Americans.

  • COVID-19 Relief Legislation

    Oversaw passage of major COVID-19 relief bills, including the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan.

  • Dodd-Frank Financial Reform

    Championed the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 to strengthen financial regulations after the 2008 financial crisis.

  • Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

    Facilitated House approval of the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' allowing LGBTQ individuals to serve openly in the military.

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