Summary
Nancy Pelosi, the first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced she will retire from Congress at the end of her term in early 2027. Pelosi has served since 1987 and was a key figure in the Democratic Party, notably aiding the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
Key Facts
- Nancy Pelosi is the first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- She announced she will not seek re-election and will retire in early 2027.
- Pelosi has served in Congress since 1987.
- She announced her decision in a video message to her constituents in San Francisco.
- Pelosi was House speaker from 2007 to 2011 and from 2019 to 2023.
- After stepping down from House leadership, Hakeem Jeffries became the Democratic minority leader.
- Pelosi played a significant role in passing the Affordable Care Act in 2010.
- She opposed the Iraq war in 2003 and has supported Israel.
