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San Francisco – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking one year since the Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority overturned Roe v. Wade with its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization:

"One year ago today, the Republican-captured Supreme Court issued its disgraceful and devastating decision to overturn the long-held, constitutionally protected fundamental freedom of Roe v. Wade.

San Francisco – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that the Department of Justice has approved an Operation Overdrive designation for San Francisco, which will soon unlock new federal resources to combat the City's fentanyl trafficking epidemic.

MEMORANDUM TO MEMBERS

In His Own Words: "Unique, Constitutional Responsibility to Protect the Nation's Classified Information"

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark seven years since the attack at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, which occurred on June 12, 2016:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 60th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act signed into law by President Kennedy on June 10, 1963:

"Six decades ago, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the Equal Pay Act: affirming the foundational principle of equal pay for equal work. With the stroke of his pen, our Nation took an important step on the path to unleashing the full potential of women in the workforce.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement marking 34 years since the Tiananmen Square Massacre, which occurred on June 4, 1989:

"Thirty-four years ago, the world witnessed one of the greatest acts of personal courage of our time. Ordinary Chinese citizens – unflinching as they stared down troops and tanks – took to the streets, peacefully demanding their basic rights and defying an oppressive regime. Though Beijing brutally crushed their protests, it could not break their spirit, which is an inspiration to this day.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month:

"Pride Month is a celebration of the beauty and vibrancy of our nation's LGBTQ+ community and the many extraordinary Americans who fought against discrimination and persecution in the fight for full equality. As LGBTQ+ Americans and allies proudly march through the streets this month, we are reminded of the incalculable contributions that they have made to our Nation.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.  Below are the Speaker Emerita's remarks.