Press Releases
March 10, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, which implements President Biden's urgently-needed plan to crush the virus, put vaccines in people's arms, money in people's pockets, children safely back in school and workers back in jobs. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
March 10, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement in observance of the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, which commemorates resistance to occupation by Chinese government forces in Tibet and the subsequent exile of His Holiness the Dalai Lama:
"Sixty-two years ago, brave Tibetans rose up against the Chinese invasion to protect their way of life and culture.
March 10, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his great leadership of the Judiciary Committee. Thank you for bringing this important legislation to the Floor, Mr. Nadler.
March 9, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the 2021 Congressional City Conference, hosted by the National League of Cities. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Clarence.
It is my honor to bring greetings to America's city leaders on behalf of the United States House of Representatives and to do so as Speaker of the House.
March 9, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic leaders of the House and Senate for a press conference ahead of the final House passage of the American Rescue Plan on Wednesday morning. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone.
I'm so excited, I just can't hide it.
March 9, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of the H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, legislation to protect workers' basic right to organize and negotiate for higher pay, better benefits and safer working conditions. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. I thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr.
March 8, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of International Women's Day and in support of the American Rescue Plan. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Today is International Women's Day, a day to recognize the great accomplishments of women and the great possibilities that lie ahead.
March 8, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Democrats re-introduced the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act:
"Today, our nation takes a great step forward to advance justice, safety and dignity for American women, as the House re-introduces a landmark and transformative Violence Against Women Act.
March 8, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of International Women's Day:
"On International Women's Day, we look back with pride on the extraordinary progress that women in America and around the world have forged toward the promise of equality, education and opportunity for themselves and their daughters.
March 6, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate passed the American Rescue Plan:
"Today is a day of great progress and promise for the American people, as the Democratic Senate has passed President Biden's American Rescue Plan to save lives and livelihoods.