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Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi introduced a resolution on the Floor of the House to honor the life and legacy of legendary artist Tony Bennett. The resolution was introduced as part of a joint effort led by Speaker Emerita Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for Congressional recognition of the iconic American singer's 97th birthday, August 3rd, as Tony Bennett Day.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the announcement of a labor agreement between the Teamsters and UPS:
"Congratulations to the Teamsters on the remarkable success of their negotiations, bearing fruit in an exciting and historic agreement with UPS.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Tony Bennett:
"Paul and I are heartbroken by the passing of Tony Bennett: an extraordinarily gifted singer, a great humanitarian and a true American patriot.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco will soon receive $1 million in new federal funding to support the construction of more than 200 new high-quality affordable homes on the corner of 7th and Brannan Streets. This funding was awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Affordable Housing Program (AHP), which provides financial assistance for the development and maintenance of affordable housing.
Sacramento, Calif. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden's student debt relief initiative:
"Today, the Republican supermajority on the Supreme Court cruelly denied more than 40 million Americans deeply needed student debt relief. In doing so, the Court allows a crisis of debt to continue holding back families from buying homes, starting businesses and making ends meet.
San Francisco – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco will soon receive nearly $1 million in federal grants to support veterans experiencing homelessness. This funding from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) will support the efforts of Bay Area organizations that help veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness reintegrate into the workforce.
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco will soon receive more than $50 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This federal funding will put new American-built electric buses on San Francisco roads and improve the existing roadway network within the Bayview neighborhood.
San Francisco — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of gender justice advocate and philanthropist Peg Yorkin:
"America has lost a giant of the feminist movement, who devoted decades of her life to the fight for gender justice: Peg Yorkin.
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Supreme Court rejected the fringe independent state legislature theory and affirmed the power of state courts to review election laws:
San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the eighth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges: