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San Francisco – Speaker Pelosi today called on President Trump to use the Defense Production Act to address widespread shortages of key materials during the coronavirus epidemic, including ventilators, diagnostic test supplies, masks and other personal protective equipment. Last week, 57 House Democrats wrote a letter to the President asking him to invoke the Defense Production Act. Yesterday evening, President Trump tweeted that he had signed the Defense Production Act but was not yet invoking its powers.
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passage of S. 3503, legislation to help student veterans as schools close or move to online classes by giving VA the authority to continue paying GI Bill payments and monthly housing allowances at existing rates:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Freshmen House Democrats for a press availability ahead of the House vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good evening, everyone.
Thank you for being around, this hour of the night. I am very proud of the success we have had, the work of our Committee Chairs and the staff to put together this legislation.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the House's request for an en banc rehearing in its litigation to enforce its lawful subpoena compelling former White House Counsel Don McGahn to testify was granted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, which also vacated the earlier panel's judgment:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks as delivered:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. Over the last several weeks, our nation has been faced with a grave and accelerating challenge, one that tests our compassion, ingenuity and resolve: the coronavirus crisis.
Sadly and prayerfully, we have learned of the tragic deaths of at least 41 Americans from this public health emergency so far.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland at the Ireland Funds' 28th annual National Gala in Washington D.C. and delivered remarks upon receiving The Ireland Funds Distinguished Leadership Award. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning.
We have the Prime Minister of Ireland here for our traditional lunch in the Capitol, so it's a pretty exciting time.
In the meantime, the day job always goes on and, today, we're having continuing conversations with the Administration on legislation that puts families first.