Nancy Pelosi is a veteran American politician and member of the Democratic Party, representing California's 11th congressional district since 1987. She made history as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, holding the position from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. Pelosi has played a central role in shaping legislative priorities, including healthcare reform, economic stimulus measures, and foreign policy debates.