Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Pelosi says ending discrimination against gay and lesbian people has been a top priority since she entered Congress. She supports legislation that expands laws to better reflect a diverse society.
Context: The passage does not identify specific legislation or describe the legal changes she supports.
Pelosi describes affordable housing as a tool for building a stronger, more vibrant, and more inclusive future for San Francisco.
Context: The stated scope is San Francisco; no specific housing program or federal mechanism is given.
Pelosi supports shifting transportation choices away from a primary focus on driving and increasing bus and rail transit, walking, and biking. She also supports transit-oriented development as part of creating vibrant, livable communities.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Pelosi supports strengthening No Child Left Behind through higher state standards and goals for students to graduate ready for college or careers, while giving states more flexibility to design accountability systems. Schools would still be accountable for all students. The proposed reforms also include locally driven teacher evaluations and additional resources for school initiatives.
Context: The page describes desired reforms but does not identify a specific bill or say these changes were enacted.
Pelosi supports funding affordable, quality child care as part of an economic agenda for women and families. The page frames child care as support for working parents and children, but does not specify a funding amount or program design.
Context: The page attributes the position to House Democrats rather than describing an individual proposal by Pelosi.
Pelosi supports expanding access to Head Start and Early Head Start and strengthening their school-readiness services. She also supports the Strong Start for America’s Children Act, a proposed 10-year federal-state partnership for infants through age four that would support early learning along with parent and family engagement, nutrition, health care, and child care.
Context: The page presents these as House Democrats’ positions and describes the Act as introduced, not enacted.