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May 19, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Members of Congress held a bill enrollment photo opportunity today for S. 937, the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Now, it's afternoon. Good afternoon, everyone. This is a happy day for all of us.
May 19, 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. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
May 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chairwoman Judy Chu, CAPAC Members and House Democrats for a press conference on the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Grace Meng, for your wonderful leadership, for the representation that you bring to the Congress of a great district in the state of New York.
May 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission joint hearing, "China, Genocide and the Olympics," which also featured testimony from pro-democracy and human rights experts. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for bringing us together on this very important issue. It's about our values. It's about who we are as a country.
May 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership in bringing this important legislation to the Floor.
May 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. —Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Minority Leader McCarthy's new opposition to the agreement on the bipartisan January 6th Commission reached by his own Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee:
"On Wednesday, the House will vote on the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act. This commission is modeled after the 9/11 Commission to seek the truth of what happened on January 6th.
May 18, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement calling for a ceasefire in the continuing conflict between Israel and Hamas:
"Israel is our friend and ally in the Middle East with whom we have shared values. It is in the U.S. national security interest to support security in Israel. Hamas exploited a volatile situation to initiate hostilities against Israel, launching more than 3,000 rockets, and as always, Israel has a right to defend herself.
May 17, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:
"On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Americans reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every person can live free from the fear of losing their job, their home or their life simply because of who they are.
May 17, 2021
Child Tax Credit Week Of Action
This week, I was honored to join parents, advocates, and experts for a San Francisco virtual roundtable to discuss the American Rescue Plan and raise awareness ahead of the upcoming tax deadline on May 17th, so that every eligible fa
May 17, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Biden Administration's announcement that the first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit from Democrats' American Rescue Plan will be delivered July 15:
"Thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Congressional Democrats, nearly 40 million families with children will soon have critical financial relief that will help sustain them during the pandemic and in the days ahead.
"Democr