Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi is an American politician serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for California's 11th district. A prominent figure in the Democratic Party, she made history as the first female Speaker of the House, serving two separate tenures from 2007 to 2011 and 2019 to 2023. Throughout her long congressional career, which began in 1987, she has been a key architect of major legislative initiatives, including the Affordable Care Act and various economic recovery packages. Known for her disciplined leadership and fundraising prowess, she led the House Democratic Caucus for two decades before stepping down from leadership in 2023. She has announced her intention to retire from Congress in January 2027.