With the midterm elections just under three weeks away, Nancy Pelosi is detailing the Democratic Party’s to-do list if it manages to win back control of the House of Representatives.
House Democrats plan to introduce a package for campaign finance reform as their first bill of the 116th Congress, said the minority leader, according to a Politico report.
After that, Democrats will pursue reducing drug prices, the veteran California congresswoman said, in talking about a move that would affect pharmaceutical makers PJP, -0.99% . Then, they will make an effort to work with Republicans on a bill on background checks for gun purchases, as well as address protecting “Dreamers.” That refers to young undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
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“I don’t see any of us voting for wall funding,” Pelosi also told Politico, referring to President Donald Trump’s plan for a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico.
In addition, Pelosi said she would like Democrats to make sure there is integrity in the U.S. voting system. And she expects all ranking members of committees to become chairs.
Pelosi’s return to the top of a Democratic-majority leadership was in doubt several months ago, but lately she has solidified support, Politico noted.
