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April 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Democrats reintroduced H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act:
"House Democrats are taking a bold and important step forward to address one of the most serious, life-or-death issues facing American families today: the surging cost of their health care.
"The Elijah E.
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April 22, 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. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant statehood to the residents of the District of Columbia. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentlewoman, Madam Chair, for yielding and salute her for her leadership in bringing this historic legislation to the Floor.
April 22, 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, everyone. Good morning on Earth Day. Here we are. As you know, today is Earth Day. On this day, Americans celebrate our glorious natural heritage and renew our pledge to care for God's creation.
April 22, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Earth Day:
"As Americans celebrate Earth Day, we pause to appreciate our nation's glorious natural heritage and renew our sacred pledge to care for creation.
April 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney and Senator Tom Carper for a press conference ahead of the passage of H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which would grant statehood to the residents of the District of Columbia. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton.
April 21, 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. 1333, the NO BAN Act, and H.R. 1573, the Access to Counsel Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the distinguished Chairman for yielding and for his leadership.
April 19, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale:
"Vice President Walter Mondale was an icon of honor and decency, whose principled and progressive leadership made America more fair, equal and strong. His passing is a sad and great loss for our nation.
"Whether as Senator, Vice President or senior statesman, Vice President Mondale was a champion for justice in America.
April 19, 2021
Striving for Gender Equality Through Paycheck Fairness
This week, the House of Representatives took an important step towards closing the pay gap and securing equal pay for women by passing H.R. 7, The Paycheck Fairness Act.
April 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.Res. 130, condemning the continued violation of the rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
April 19, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement as the closing arguments were presented in the murder trial of George Floyd:
"Today is a solemn day as the closing arguments are presented in the George Floyd murder trial. I commend the Floyd family for their dignified calls for justice, which were heard around the world.