Press Releases
June 24, 2021
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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.
The dome of this Capitol has always been a beacon of democracy and hope to America and to the world.
June 23, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the 49th anniversary of Title IX, announcing that the law's champion, the late Congresswoman Patsy Mink, will be honored with a portrait to be hung in the United States Capitol.
June 23, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Michael Turner and bipartisan Members of Congress for the introduction of the Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Congresswoman Speier, for your very strong statement, in terms of this legislation.
June 23, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with White House officials in the Speaker's Office. Below is a full transcript:
Leader Schumer. Hello, everybody.
Speaker Pelosi. Good evening. How are you?
Leader Schumer. If we knew you were waiting, we would have had another hour of meeting.
June 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Pelosi issued this statement after every Senate Republican voted against advancing debate on the For The People Act:
"The For The People Act is the remedy to the anti-democratic tide that is sweeping our nation.
June 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement today in recognition of the 156th celebration of Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865 when federal officials arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation:
"Juneteenth is a beautiful celebration of freedom for Black Americans, commemorated by millions around our nation for 156 years.
June 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement in recognition of United Nations' World Refugee Day:
"On World Refugee Day, Americans join the world in reflecting on the struggles and suffering of the more than 82 million people forced to flee their homes.
June 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Golden State Opportunity, parents and advocates for a virtual press event as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Child Tax Credit Awareness Day to ensure parents know about the American Rescue Plan's historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit and how it will benefit their families. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Amy Everitt, President of Golden State Opportunity.
June 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Majority Whip James E. Clyburn and members of the Congressional Black Caucus for a bill enrollment photo opportunity today for S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. And a good morning it is. It is one filled with joy and pride as the Congress takes this overdue action to declare Juneteenth, a national holiday.
June 17, 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. 256 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the recognition. I thank the gentleman for his leadership in bringing this important and overdue legislation to the Floor. Congratulations to you, Mr.