[171], She has voted in favor of lifting the ban on privately funded abortions at overseas U.S. military facilities (HA 209, rejected); in favor of an amendment that would repeal a provision forbidding servicewomen and dependents from getting an abortion in overseas military hospitals (HA 722, rejected); and in favor of stripping the prohibition of funding for organizations working overseas that use their own funds to provide abortion services, or engage in advocacy related to abortion services (HA 997, rejected). Nancy Pelosi, ne Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro, (born March 26, 1940, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.), American Democratic politician who is a congresswoman from California in the U.S. House of Representatives (1987- ), where she served as speaker (2007-11 and 2019-23); she is the first woman to have become speaker of the House. Home. [163][53], Pelosi has voted to increase Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Her worth is also contributed to by her husband, Paul, a businessman and investor. From 2011 to 2012, the average net worth change of a freshman member of the 113th Congress in one year was: The following 15 freshman senators and representatives of the 113th Congress saw their net worth increase the most out of their incoming class of new members: From 2009 to 2012, the average net worth change of a freshman member of the 112th Congress in three years[55] was: The following 15 freshman representatives of the 112th Congress (no senators made the top 15 list) saw their net worth increase the most out of their incoming class of new members: The amount of assets held by individual members increased by a total of $316.5 million between 2004 (or later, depending on when the member joined Congress) and 2012.[56]. But women weren't just waiting; women were working. [325] Cordileone had communicated his concerns on April 7, 2022, writing, "should you not publicly repudiate your advocacy for abortion 'rights' or else refrain from referring to your Catholic faith in public and receiving Holy Communion, I would have no choice but to make a declaration, in keeping with Canon 915, that you are not to be admitted to Holy Communion. Pelosi met with Uribe and later released a statement that she and other members of Congress had "expressed growing concerns about the serious allegations" of links between paramilitary groups and Colombian government officials. Nancy Pelosi also earns a salary of $223,000 from her role as the Speaker of the House. In late 2021, Insider analyzed each member of Congress' net worth and found Pelosi as the 14th wealthiest member of Congress with an estimated net worth of $46,123,051, almost all of which comes . [287] During her visit, she conveyed Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert message for peace, and toured in Al-Hamidiyah Souq,[288] and the Umayyad Mosque. "[50][51][52][53], Though Pelosi was reelected by a comfortable margin in the 2010 elections, the Democrats lost 63 seats and control of the House of Representatives to the Republicans. ", "Home in San Francisco, Pelosi Gets the Crawford Treatment", "Financial Disclosure Report, Hon. My leadership is recognized by many around the country, and that is why I'm able to attract the support that I do. Paul Pelosi is best known for being married to United States Senator Nancy Pelosi. [126], As Speaker of the House, Pelosi quietly moved the statue of Robert E. Lee from the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol to the Capitol crypt. [47], Pelosi has been credited for spearheading Obama's health care law, the Affordable Care Act,[48] when it seemed doomed to defeat. [291], In January 2019, Pelosi criticized President Trump's planned withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan. Ballotpedia features 395,577 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. Tech: Matt Latourelle Nathan Bingham Ryan Burch Kirsten Corrao Beth Dellea Travis Eden Tate Kamish Margaret Kearney Eric Lotto Joseph Sanchez. [193], The Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives in the November 2018 elections, and Pelosi took office as Speaker. "[276], In November 2017, after the Pentagon sent a letter to lawmakers stating a ground invasion was the only way to destroy all North Korea's nuclear weapons without concern for having missed any, Pelosi said she was concerned about Pyongyang's selling nuclear technology to third parties and called for the United States to "exhaust every other remedy". Paul Pelosi was attacked in the . Pence left Congress in 2012 to become the governor of Indiana. The numbers that have been revealed by the media outlet have been reported in her financial disclosure statement. This net worth has been primarily earned outside of congress, including through various investments and outside purchases. The Pentagon said "no one has rendered judgment" that Pelosi's use of aircraft "is excessive". [99] After hearings were held,[100] two articles of impeachment were announced on December 10. Pelosi's 2021 net worth is estimated at $171.4 million, according to numbers reported in her financial disclosure statement, the Free Beacon reported. They sent Bush a letter reading: [T]here is no purely military solution in Iraq. The first was Washington's Tom Foley, the last Democrat to hold the post before Pelosi. That's my main issue, because I think that's, again, about the health and financial health of the America's families, and if Hillary had won, I could go home." [159][160], Pelosi has blocked efforts to revive offshore oil drilling in protected areas, reasoning that offshore drilling could lead to an increase in dependence on fossil fuels. [121], In 2012, Pelosi said her position on LGBT rights such as same-sex marriage grows from and reflects her Catholic faith; it also places her at odds with Catholic doctrine, which defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman. [107] She attracted controversy when footage emerged in early September 2020 of her visiting a hair salon in San Francisco. Note that in order to have an apples-to-apples comparison between the household net worth of U.S. [21], This chart shows the average yearly percentage change in net worth of the 100 congressional incumbents whose calculated net worth[22] divided by the number of years studied was the highest.[23]. The first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi has a net worth of $120 million. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (net worth est. APPLE INC. 148.35. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. "[144] She said "this is Armageddon" and argued that the tax bill increased the debt in a way that would adversely impact social insurance spending. [268] In March 2019, she said, "Israel and America are connected now and forever. "[259] In explaining her opposition to the resolution, Pelosi said CIA Director George Tenet had told Congress the likelihood of Saddam Hussein's launching an attack on the U.S. using weapons of mass destruction was low, saying: "This is about the Constitution It is about this Congress asserting its right to declare war when we are fully aware what the challenges are to us. In the wake of Bush's 2004 reelection, several leading House Democrats believed they should pursue impeachment proceedings against him, asserting that he had misled Congress about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and violated Americans' civil liberties by authorizing warrantless wiretaps. Her personal wealth. The House voted 405 to 11 in October 2019 to confirm the resolution. In that case, a few very high numbers could, for instance, change the average, but they would not change the median. Pelosi is a board member of the National Organization of Italian American Women. Negative to positive increases The Free Beacon reported that Pelosi's 2021 net worth is estimated at a hefty $171.4 million. For example, Sen. John McCain, who has been in Congress since 1982, shows a total net worth decrease of -74.5 percent during the period of 2004-2012. The Census Bureau, the source of the average citizen data, breaks down net worth into wealth categories. Paul Pelosi is a wealthy U.S. businessman who is the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. [296] The draft resolution prompted warnings from President Bush and fierce criticism from Turkey, with Turkey's Prime Minister saying that approval of the resolution would endanger U.S.Turkey relations. [135] Subsequently, several leading Democratic lawmakers in the House signed a letter on June 26, 2009, alleging CIA Director Leon Panetta had asserted that the CIA misled Congress for a "number of years" spanning back to 2001, casting clouds on the controversy. [56], In November 2011, 60 Minutes alleged that Pelosi and several other members of Congress had used information they gleaned from closed sessions to make money on the stock market. 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She said Congress had "a moral duty to the brave women and men coming forward to seize this moment and demonstrate real, effective leadership to foster a climate of respect and dignity in the workplace". [298], The resolution was passed during Pelosi's second term as Speaker. [310][311] Her 2016 financial disclosure report lists among her assets a combined home and vineyard in St. Helena, California, two commercial buildings in San Francisco, and a townhouse in Loomis, California. I think it's unconstitutional on top of that. [68] In an interview, Rice said, "If you were talking about a company that was posting losing numbers, if you were talking about any sports team that was losing time and time again, changes would be made, right? For a complete list of members and their net worth changes, please click "show" below. [40] The median figure can be beneficial in circumstances, like this one, where the high net worth of the wealthiest Americans can skew the average. ", "Is this the new face of the Democratic Party? USD. Rep. Young passed away on October 18, 2013. [151], In August 2018, after Trump signed an emergency declaration for federal aid in combating the Carr Fire in Northern California, Pelosi called the move "an important first step" but requested that Trump accede to California Governor Jerry Brown's request for further aid to other hard-hit areas in California. ", "Nancy Pelosi: Israel, don't fear Dems in Congress", "Pelosi shrugs off Bush's criticism, meets Assad", "As One Syria Trip Draws Fire, Others Draw Silence", "Who to Blame If Arming the Syrian Rebels Goes Wrong", "Are Democrats Hypocrites for Criticizing Trump's Troop Withdrawals? 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Tim Ryan announces challenge to Pelosi", "Pelosi promises more influence for junior Democrats", "Nancy Pelosi chosen again as House Democratic leader but tally suggests deep division", "Democrats meet privately to mull ousting Pelosi", "Dem rep on Pelosi: 'It's time for people to know when to go', "Pelosi: 'So you want me to sing my praises? [23], In the 2006 elections, the Democrats took control of the House, picking up 30 seats. [226] The same year, Pelosi commended the European Parliament for its "bold decision" to award the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Chinese dissident and human rights activist Hu Jia, and called upon the Chinese government "to immediately and unconditionally release Hu Jia from prison and to respect the fundamental freedoms of all the people in China. Pelosi is the only female Speaker of the House in the history of US politics. [199], In May 2019, the White House intervened to halt former White House Counsel Don McGahn from complying with a subpoena issued by the House Judiciary Committee, instructing the committee to redirect its records requests to the White House. [29], On January 4, 2007, Pelosi defeated Republican John Boehner of Ohio, 233 votes to 202, in the election for Speaker of the House. "Sheehan considers challenge to Pelosi", by Angela K. Brown, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, speaker of the United States House of Representatives, DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, January 2010 Massachusetts special election, Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections, 20182019 United States federal government shutdown, Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Constitutional amendment banning flag-burning, state's ban on marriage between same-sex couples, removal of Confederate monuments and memorials, 1995 Balanced Budget Proposed Constitutional Amendment, 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, after more than 500 members of Congress voted to approve them, Venezuelan protests and constitutional crisis, imprisonment of Hong Kong democracy activists. Pelosi urged Trump to take a strong stand against unfair market barriers in China. McConnell rejected these efforts, and the House transmitted the articles to the Senate on January 15, 2020, with Pelosi naming seven Democratic Representatives, led by Representative Adam Schiff, as the House managers to argue the impeachment case against Trump in the Senate. [300][301], Pelosi's only close race so far has been in the special election to succeed U.S. Representative Sala Burton after her death in February 1987. "[204] Later that day, after learning of Pelosi's comments, Trump walked away from a scheduled White House meeting with Pelosi and Schumer, in which a $2trillion infrastructure plan was supposed to be discussed. She has represented California's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 1987. [195], Pelosi initially resisted efforts by some fellow House Democrats to pursue Trump's impeachment,[196][197] but in September 2019, following revelations of the TrumpUkraine scandal, announced the beginning of a formal House impeachment inquiry, saying "The actions taken to date by the president have seriously violated the Constitution" and that Trump "must be held accountableno one is above the law. She is number 30 on the list of representatives and. [303] Since then, Pelosi has enjoyed overwhelming support in her political career, collecting 76 and 77 percent of the vote in California's 5th congressional district 1988 and 1990. [102] On the eve of Trump's trial before the U.S. Senate, The Washington Post political writer Paul Kane called Pelosi the most powerful House Speaker in at least 25 years, noting that some historians were comparing her influence to that of former Speaker Sam Rayburn. [103], The day after the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Pelosi demanded that Trump either resign or be removed from office through the clauses of section four the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, threatening impeachment if this did not happen. This was contrary to regulations enforced at that time preventing service indoors. Those from personal acquaintances, contributions to legal defense funds and commemorative items. [236][237][238] President Joe Biden discouraged but did not prevent Pelosi from traveling to Taiwan, and the White House later affirmed her right to visit the nation. "[248] In 2015, Pelosi supported President Obama's Cuban Thaw, a rapprochement between the U.S. and Castro's regime in Cuba, and visited Havana for meetings with high-level officials. Pelosi "clinched the speakership after weeks of whittling down opposition from some fellow Democrats seeking a new generation of leadership. For instance, if three assets are listed at a value range of $1,001-$15,000, the total range of assets would be listed as a minimum of $3,003 (3 X $1,001) and a maximum value would be $45,000 (3 X $15,000). Police arrested a suspect, 42-year-old David DePape, at the scene, who has been charged federally with attempting to kidnap Nancy Pelosi and assaulting a relative of a federal official, as well as six state charges.[329]. In a recent financial disclosure, Pelosi states she and her husband, Paul, have an estimated net worth of between $43 . Congress saw a total increase of $316.5 million in assets held by all members in the study. Later in the day, Pelosi accused Trump of "obstructing justice" and again said he "is engaged in a cover-up". What is his net worth for 2022? [39], Shortly after being reelected in 2004, President George W. Bush claimed a mandate for an ambitious second-term agenda and proposed reforming Social Security by allowing workers to redirect a portion of their Social Security withholding into stock and bond investments. Nancy Pelosi, who lives in San Francisco, was the sixth wealthiest member of Congress in a 2020 analysis by OpenSecrets. Between 2004-2012, the median American household[41] saw an inflation-adjusted decrease of assets from $18,990 in 2004[42] to $17,557 in 2012. The study is able to have figures for freshman members of the 113th Congress from 2011, despite their terms beginning in 2012, because they were required to file Personal Finance Disclosure forms during their candidacies in 2011. The period studied is 2004-2012, or from the year the incumbent took office, if it was after 2004. [4][2][5] Pelosi's mother was also active in politics, organizing Democratic women and teaching her daughter political skills. Focused on raising her family, Pelosi stepped into politics as a volunteer for the Democratic Party. Biden's social safety net plan, known as Build . "[326], On June 29, 2022, Pelosi received Communion at a Papal Mass presided over by Pope Francis in Rome at St. Peter's Basilica. 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[70], In February 2018, Pelosi sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan about the proposed public release of a memo prepared by Republican staff at the direction of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes. Pelosi said, when opening debate on the articles of impeachment, "If we do not act now, we would be derelict in our duty. "[267] Pelosi condemned Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota for posting controversial tweets related to Jews and Israel. [224] In 1999, ahead of Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji's visit to the US for talks over World Trade Organization admission for China, Pelosi called on President Clinton and Vice President Gore to ask Zhu to recognize the 1989 protests as a pro-democracy effort. In June 2017, Representative Kathleen Rice of New York and a small group of other House Democrats, including Congressional Black Caucus chairman Cedric Richmond, held a closed-door meeting to discuss potential new Democratic leadership. [262], During the 2006 Lebanon War, Pelosi voted in favor of Resolution 921: "seizure of Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah terrorists was an unprovoked attack and Israel has the right, and indeed the obligation, to respond." Some incumbents experienced a net loss in net worth. [177], In November 2018, after the Thousand Oaks shooting, Pelosi released a statement saying Americans "deserve real action to end the daily epidemic of gun violence that is stealing the lives of our children on campuses, in places of worship and on our streets" and pledged that gun control would be a priority for House Democrats in the 116th United States Congress. [245], Pelosi publicly scolded Colombian president lvaro Uribe during Uribe's May 2007 state visit to America. They are both powerful earners and wise investors who have built a large estate together through the many years they have been together as partners in business and life. Her stylist and other Democrats defended her. [7] Pelosi interned for Senator Daniel Brewster (D-Maryland) in the 1960s alongside future House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. [315] In 2014, OpenSecrets reported Pelosi's average net worth almost doubled to approximately $101 million, ranking her 8th out of the 25 wealthiest members of Congress. She called Trump's announcement a "Christmas gift to Vladimir Putin". As of February 2023, Nancy Pelosi's net worth is estimated to be roughly $120 Million. [224] Pelosi advocated for Chinese political prisoners and dissidents to be able to come to the United States. In her most recent wealth disclosure, Nancy and her husband Paul Pelosi estimated their personal net. [158] Pelosi has widely supported conservation programs and energy research appropriations. [146][147] Most companies that awarded bonuses gave out payments of hundreds of dollars, while some gave bonuses significantly over $1,000. "[129][139], Pelosi voted against the 1995 Balanced Budget Proposed Constitutional Amendment, which passed the House by a 300132 vote, but fell two votes short of the 2/3 supermajority required in the Senate (with 65 senators voting in favor). We will never allow anyone to make Israel a wedge issue. During her speech, she discussed the historical importance of being the first female to hold the position of Speaker: This is a historic momentfor the Congress, and for the women of this country. [96], On February 15, Trump declared a national emergency in order to bypass Congress, after being unsatisfied with a bipartisan bill that had passed the House and Senate the day before. They have been married since 1963 and have five children. She has represented California's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 1987. [55] On the opening day of the 112th Congress, Pelosi was elected minority leader. In an interview on February 15, 2007, Pelosi said that Bush consistently said he supports a diplomatic resolution to differences with Iran "and I take him at his word".
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