Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Patricia Pelosi is an American politician who has been the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2019, having previously served as Speaker from 2007 to 2011. She has served in the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing California's 12th congressional district. From 1987 to 1993, the district was known as the 5th district, and from 1993 to 2013, it was known as the 8th district. Pelosi, a Democrat, is the first woman to be elected Speaker and the first woman to lead a major political party in either chamber of Congress.
Nancy Pelosi became the House's first female speaker on January 4, 2007. Because the speaker is second in line for the presidency, she also became the highest-ranking woman to ever serve in the United States government. The historic incident marked the end of the California politician's long political career. Pelosi began her political career as a Democratic organizer before ascending through the ranks to become the California Democratic Party's chair in 1981. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1987 and quickly gained a reputation for her liberalism. She was known as the House Speaker from 2007 to 2011 for her ability to shepherd legislation through, most notably the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Republicans reclaimed control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections, thereby terminating her second speakership. She announced her retirement as House Democratic Caucus leader shortly after, but stated she would remain a member of the House. Pelosi was named Speaker Emerita of the United States House of Representatives by the House Democratic Caucus on November 29, 2022.
Detailed information:
Full name: Nancy Patricia Pelosi
Born: March 26, 1940
Notable works:
- 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
- House Minority Leader
- Leader of the House Democratic Caucus
- House Minority Whip
- Member of theU.S. House of Representativesfrom California
- Chair of the California Democratic Party
