Washington, D.C. — Following Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2026, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) issued the following statement from Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Tiernan Sittenfeld:

“Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is a tireless champion, trailblazer, and hero. She is the best ever Speaker of the House who has never stopped fighting for our climate, air, water, lands, and democracy, and she does it for all our children. We were honored to present her with our lifetime achievement award in 2023, and we are forever grateful for her unparalleled leadership.”

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