- Nancy Pelosi is a strong supporter of increased funding for health research, for health care, housing programs and other initiatives.
- She is also a vocal critic of President George W. Bush's stance on the war in Iraq; she advocated for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
- Pelosi lobbied for the development of better paying jobs, access to college education and affordable health care for all. She revised the energy policy that focuses on cleaner, more efficient domestic alternatives.
- She was instrumental in pushing for the health care reform plan in 2010.