Covered California Expresses Immense Gratitude as Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi Retires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman issued the following statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's announcement of her retirement on Thursday:

"After nearly four decades of unmatched public service, Speaker Emerita Pelosi leaves behind a legacy that continues to affect the lives of millions of Americans every day.

"Speaker Emerita Pelosi was one of the architects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the driving force in making sure the landmark legislation became the law of the land in 2010.

"She was again the speaker of the House when the current Enhanced Premium Tax Credits were passed in 2021, further bringing down costs for consumers and making health insurance more affordable and accessible to more Americans than ever.

"Thanks to the speaker emerita's tireless efforts, enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplaces has more than doubled nationwide and currently provides health care coverage to over 24 million Americans, including nearly 2 million here in California.

"We thank Speaker Emerita Pelosi for improving the lives of tens of millions of Americans in her 38 years in the halls of Congress and wish her the best in retirement."