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May 12, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio, Committee Members and Mayors for a press event on the urgent need for infrastructure investment. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
I think it's very clear to see why we are so blessed to have Peter DeFazio as the Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
May 12, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after a meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Leadership with President Biden at the White House:
"Today's bipartisan leadership meeting with the President was constructive and encouraging. The President was clear in his vision for a big, bold and bipartisan infrastructure initiative.
May 11, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the escalating rocket attacks by Hamas:
"I condemn the escalating and indiscriminate rocket attacks by Hamas against Israel. Israel has the right to defend herself against this assault, which is designed to sow terror and undermine prospects for peace.
"Every civilian death is a tragedy that we mourn.
May 11, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Biden Administration announced that one million Americans signed up for health coverage under an Affordable Care Act special enrollment period.
Issues:Health Care
May 10, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Biden Administration announced that anti-discrimination protections in health care extend to LGBTQ Americans, reversing a Trump-era policy:
"Today, the Biden Administration has taken essential and potentially life-saving action to affirm that all people in America have the right to quality, affordable health care – no matter who they are or whom they love.
Issues:LGBTQ+
May 10, 2021
Housing for Veterans & Families in Need
This week, I had the honor of joining Swords to Plowshares and the Chinatown Community Development Center to celebrate the grand opening of the Edwin M. Lee Apartments in Mission Bay – home to more than one hundred veterans who previously experienced homelessness and low-income families.
May 10, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Biden Administration announced guidance on the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by Democrats' American Rescue Plan Act, which provides $350 billion in emergency funding for state, local, territorial and tribal governments:
"Today, the Biden Administration has taken a strong step to protect the livelihoods of the millions of frontline heroic workers who are the lifeblood of our economy
May 7, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the April jobs report:
"The disappointing April jobs report highlights the urgent need to pass President Biden's American Jobs and Families Plans. We need to take bold action to Build Back Better from this crisis by investing in our nation, our workers and our families.
Issues:Jobs & Economic Justice
May 6, 2021
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Pelosi Statement Wishing Happy 90th Birthday to Willie Mays
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement wishing San Francisco baseball legend Willie Mays a happy 90th birthday:
"Happy 90th Birthday to an all-American icon, Willie Mays. A trailblazing, record-breaking baseball player, civil rights leader and champion for youth sports and well-being, Willie Mays is a civic legend and national treasure.
May 5, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of Cinco de Mayo:
"Cinco de Mayo marks the extraordinary triumph of a small Mexican militia at the Battle of Puebla, defying nearly impossible odds to defend their heritage and homeland from the Imperial French army.