Press Releases
December 21, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the extension of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, under the continued leadership of Chairman Derek Kilmer of Washington, for the 117th Congress.
"As Speaker of the House, it is a privilege to once again appoint Congressman Derek Kilmer as Chairman of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress where he will continue his respected, effective work For The People," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
December 21, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement highlighting key wins for San Francisco in the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation passed in the House:
"Today, the House passed a strong emergency coronavirus relief agreement that secures urgently needed resources necessary to save lives and livelihoods in San Francisco and in communities across the country.
December 21, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of the bipartisan agreement on the emergency coronavirus relief and omnibus package. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker.
December 21, 2020
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from the crypt of the United States Capitol, where it had been stored prior to its removal and replacement with a statue of Barbara Johns of Virginia:
"The removal of the statue of Robert E. Lee and its forthcoming replacement by a tribute to Barbara Johns, a civil rights pioneer and pride of Virginia, is welcome news.
December 21, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a full transcript:
Speaker Pelosi. Good evening, everyone.
I'm very honored as well as, tonight, happy to welcome the distinguished Leader of the Democrats in the Senate.
December 18, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the hacking of U.S.
December 17, 2020
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President-elect Biden announced key nominations for key positions on his team to confront the climate crisis:
"President-elect Biden, with these historic nominations, is sending a clear and resounding message: the climate crisis is real, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to bold and urgent action to combat it.
December 17, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement regarding the COVID-19 vaccine:
"This week has been one of great hope, as the FDA has announced an Emergency Use Authorization for a coronavirus vaccine, with a second vaccine expected to be authorized as soon as tomorrow.
December 16, 2020
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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. 7105, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his great leadership. He makes us so proud as Chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee, and I proudly rise in support of H.R.
December 15, 2020
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