Speaker
Pelosi's "30 Something" working group consists of the Democratic
Members of the House of Representatives who are under the age of 40. These
Members are committed to engaging the next generation of Americans further
in government and the political process. "30 Something" Members
seek to talk and listen to young Americans about the issues they care
about and how Congress can better represent their opinions on those issues.
What
Should We Do With the Rubber Stamp?
This week
marks the end of the 109th Congress and our last 30 Something hour of
the year. Night after night, we've been using our giant Rubber Stamp to
illustrate the Republican Congress rubber-stamping the Administration's
policies, but starting in January, thanks to Americans across the country,
we will no longer have a need for it. How should we celebrate this momentous
occasion? What should we do with the Rubber Stamp? Click
here to make a suggestion >>
Watch Rep.
Meek and Rep. Tim Ryan discuss the suggestions thus far:
Watch
Rep. Meek ask visitors to the Capitol what we should do with the rubber
stamp:
Democratic Initiatives
Democrats
want to address the real challenges Americans face every day by protecting
the American people, making health care more affordable; lowering gas
prices and achieving energy independence; helping working families; cutting
college costs; ensuring a dignified retirement, making our government
fiscally responsible again, and restoring honest leadership and open government
back the US Congress. Below are a few of our proposals. Click
here for the complete list.
100
Hours
Our New Direction begins with a commitment to integrity, civility, and
fiscal responsibility. We will break the link between lobbyists and legislation.
We will govern the House of Representatives under bipartisan administration,
so that the voice of every American will be heard. And we commit to no
new deficit spending, with pay-as-you-go budgeting. These are the principles
by which we will govern. And under these principles we will take our country
in a new direction, with priorities that address the urgent needs of the
American people. Learn
more
The New Direction for America advances the right priorities – to make
our nation safer and our economy fairer; to make health care and college
more affordable; to energize America with energy independence; and to
guarantee a dignified retirement for all Americans. These initiatives
– the product of a united Democratic House Caucus working together with
our Senate colleagues - are our priorities for the 109th Congress. We
are committed to building an America where all families can live and prosper
in diverse, safe, and vibrant communities. Learn
more
At
$5.15 per hour, the minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years,
adjusted for inflation. A minimum wage earner working full-time all year
will earn just $10,700, well below the poverty line. The most basic needs
of survival simply cannot be met – it takes a full day’s work for a minimum
wage earner to pay for just one tank of gas. This is unjust and un-American.
Learn
more
House
Democrats believe that America needs a New Direction that provides opportunity,
security and prosperity for all Americans. House Democrats want to address
the real challenges facing the American people – high health care costs,
college affordability, rising gas and energy prices, retirement security,
and stagnant wages. House Democrats also make homeland security and support
for our veterans and military personnel a real priority, not just a talking
point. Learn
more
House and Senate Democrats unveiled the comprehensive Democratic plan
to protect America: Real Security. The Democratic plan for Real Security
will protect Americans and restore our country’s position of international
leadership. Learn
more
The
talent, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit of the American people have
made this nation the leader in economic and technological advancements.
House Democrats believe American leadership is fueled by national investments
in an educated and skilled workforce, groundbreaking federal research
and development by public and private sectors, and a steadfast commitment
to being the most competitive and innovative nation in the world.
Learn
more
House
Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package. The plan calls
for an increase in the use of homegrown biofuels, an increase in the number
of flexible fuel vehicles on the road, and encourages the growth of locally
owned biofuel plants to compete with the big multinational oil companies.
Learn
More
The Honest
Leadership and Open Government Act is a comprehensive government reform
plan that will clean up and protect the government from the Republican
culture of corruption and quid pro quo politics. The Act will reinvigorate
Congressional ethics rules and institute broad-based lobbying reforms
to ensure that the representatives of the people are operating in the
people's interest, not the special interests. Learn
more
No
other group of Americans has stood stronger and braver for our democracy
than troops and our veterans. House Democrats introduced the New GI Bill
of Rights for the 21st Century to honor the bravery of our troops and
the tremendous sacrifices that their families have made. The New GI Bill
will repeal unfair tax burdens on military families, provide Veterans
with the benefits they deserve like affordable health care, education
and job training, strengthen our support for our men and women in uniform
and improve benefits for our National Guard/Reservists. Learn
more.
Democrats
Fight for Energy Relief
As gas prices
continue to climb steadily across the country, Democrats have proposed
a real plan that will provide relief for Americans at the pump. Learn
more
The New Direction for America advances the right priorities – to make
our nation safer and our economy fairer; to make health care and college
more affordable; to energize America with energy independence; and to
guarantee a dignified retirement for all Americans. These initiatives
– the product of a united Democratic House Caucus working together with
our Senate colleagues - are our priorities for the 109th Congress. We
are committed to building an America where all families can live and prosper
in diverse, safe, and vibrant communities. 
At
$5.15 per hour, the minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years,
adjusted for inflation. A minimum wage earner working full-time all year
will earn just $10,700, well below the poverty line. The most basic needs
of survival simply cannot be met – it takes a full day’s work for a minimum
wage earner to pay for just one tank of gas. This is unjust and un-American.
House
Democrats believe that America needs a New Direction that provides opportunity,
security and prosperity for all Americans. House Democrats want to address
the real challenges facing the American people – high health care costs,
college affordability, rising gas and energy prices, retirement security,
and stagnant wages. House Democrats also make homeland security and support
for our veterans and military personnel a real priority, not just a talking
point. 
House and Senate Democrats unveiled the comprehensive Democratic plan
to protect America: Real Security. The Democratic plan for Real Security
will protect Americans and restore our country’s position of international
leadership. 
The
talent, intellect, and entrepreneurial spirit of the American people have
made this nation the leader in economic and technological advancements.
House Democrats believe American leadership is fueled by national investments
in an educated and skilled workforce, groundbreaking federal research
and development by public and private sectors, and a steadfast commitment
to being the most competitive and innovative nation in the world.
House
Democrats Unveil Comprehensive Biodiesel Energy Package. The plan calls
for an increase in the use of homegrown biofuels, an increase in the number
of flexible fuel vehicles on the road, and encourages the growth of locally
owned biofuel plants to compete with the big multinational oil companies.
The Honest
Leadership and Open Government Act is a comprehensive government reform
plan that will clean up and protect the government from the Republican
culture of corruption and quid pro quo politics. The Act will reinvigorate
Congressional ethics rules and institute broad-based lobbying reforms
to ensure that the representatives of the people are operating in the
people's interest, not the special interests. 
No
other group of Americans has stood stronger and braver for our democracy
than troops and our veterans. House Democrats introduced the New GI Bill
of Rights for the 21st Century to honor the bravery of our troops and
the tremendous sacrifices that their families have made. The New GI Bill
will repeal unfair tax burdens on military families, provide Veterans
with the benefits they deserve like affordable health care, education
and job training, strengthen our support for our men and women in uniform
and improve benefits for our National Guard/Reservists.