Madam Leader: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Democratic Leader’s Past Week

A week in photos: September 20–28, 2017

This week at the Capitol, the Little Lobbyists helped us protect access to health care for millions of Americans by defeating the latest Republican Trumpcare bill. And House Democrats signed a Discharge Petition to bring votes to the floor on the DREAM Act to protect our young DREAMers.

A week after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands House Democrats held a press conference demanding the Trump administration to move fast and send the supplies that our fellow Americans needed yesterday.

Early this week, the Capitol was filled with joy and hope with the presence of the Little Lobbyists. Their stories of hope are important for the protection of the Affordable Care Act and the millions of Americans whose life depend on it. Watch how the ACA saved Melanie Carrigg‘s life. September 26, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Leader Pelosi’s father was a fighter for the Mine Worker of America. Today, the Leader continues to carry that legacy by meeting and listening to the stories and concerns from the United Mine Workers of America Retirees. September 26, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Not every day we get to see a group of women with blue matching dresses and pantsuits. With a heartwarming hug, Leader Pelosi welcomed the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Executive Board. September 20, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

“We want the people of Puerto Rico to know that their plight challenges the conscience of our country, challenges our conscience, and we must meet that challenge.” Leader Pelosi stated during the Puerto Rico press conference where House Democrats demanded the immediate action from the Trump administration to act fast and efficiently after hurricane Maria. September 28, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Leader Pelosi speaking during a roundtable with Presidents and Chancellors from Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) September 20, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

“These kids with their families — with their hopes, their dreams, their aspirations — those are American ideals and they make America more American. This is not, for us, an issue or a piece of legislation. It’s a value or an ethic.” Leader Pelosi stated on Monday, during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Dream Act Discharge Petition. September 25, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

DREAMers stopped by the office and met with Leader Pelosi where they brought up their fears, questions and concerns. She explained to them that the DREAM Act is priority and their courage, patriotism and stories make America more American. September 26, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

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