Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House, California, Democrat
Rep. Pelosi is the 52nd speaker of the House of Representatives and the first woman to hold the position. She was elected as speaker in 2007 and 2019. She has represented California’s 12th District for 33 years. She is a strong advocate for the environment and government accountability. As speaker, she helped pass major legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The following is an excerpt from her March 10, 2021, floor speech during the House debate on the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 1446). …
