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June 15, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the ninth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, established by President Obama on June 15, 2012:
"Today, our nation celebrates nine years of the landmark DACA program, which empowers hundreds of thousands of young immigrants to pursue their American Dream.
June 15, 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. 3325, to award Congressional Gold Medals to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for leading the effort on the Floor today to pass this important legislation.
June 15, 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. 610, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the recognition. And I thank our distinguished Member from the District of Columbia, Eleanor Holmes Norton, for her leadership and her recognition on this important issue.
June 14, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark five years since the attack at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, which occurred on June 12, 2016:
"As we mark five years since the shooting at Pulse Nightclub, Americans join Orlando and the LGBTQ community to honor the 49 beautiful souls senselessly murdered while simply enjoying a night of dancing and celebration.
June 14, 2021
Care Economy Week of Action
Today, I joined caregivers and advocates at Mission Neighborhood Services' new child care center to highlight how investing in care for children and families will help Americans get back to work, support small businesses, create good-paying jobs and grow the economy.
The care economy is the backbone of the U.S. economy, from child care to elder care to long term care.
June 10, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 58th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, signed into law by President Kennedy on June 10, 1963:
"Today, our nation marks 58 years of the Equal Pay Act, which enshrined ‘equal pay for equal work' into law. This vital principle is foundational to our democracy's promise of full equality and imperative for our nation's economic success.
Issues:Jobs & Economic Justice
June 10, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement applauding President Biden's announcement that the Administration will purchase 500 million vaccines to donate to the world's lowest-income nations:
"Today marks an important step in the fight against the pandemic.
June 9, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the interview of former White House Counsel Don McGahn before the House Judiciary Committee, which was the result of a House subpoena:
"The fact that McGahn testified is a victory for Democracy.
June 7, 2021
Ringing in Pride Month
In June, Americans celebrate the beauty, bravery and vibrancy of our cherished LGBTQ communities and commemorate the remarkable progress our nation has made toward full equality. Our nation has taken important strides towards full equality, thanks to generations of leaders and activists.
June 4, 2021
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the May jobs report:
"The May jobs report is further strong evidence that, under President Biden, our nation is defeating the pandemic and economic crisis.