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June 21, 2021
Commemorating Juneteenth
This week, Congress took long overdue action to declare Juneteenth a national holiday, which was signed into law by President Biden yesterday. With this step, Congress ensures that one of the most momentous events in our history – which has been celebrated by millions, particularly Black Americans, for 156 years – is officially recognized, enshrined in our history books and takes its place of honor in our nation.
June 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement in recognition of United Nations' World Refugee Day:
"On World Refugee Day, Americans join the world in reflecting on the struggles and suffering of the more than 82 million people forced to flee their homes.
June 21, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement today in recognition of the 156th celebration of Juneteenth, which marks June 19, 1865 when federal officials arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation:
"Juneteenth is a beautiful celebration of freedom for Black Americans, commemorated by millions around our nation for 156 years.
June 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in California v. Texas, Republicans' lawsuit to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions and the entirety of the Affordable Care Act:
"Once again, the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act and the transformational protections it provides every American, no matter where they get their coverage.
June 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Majority Whip James E. Clyburn and members of the Congressional Black Caucus for a bill enrollment photo opportunity today for S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. And a good morning it is. It is one filled with joy and pride as the Congress takes this overdue action to declare Juneteenth, a national holiday.
June 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement marking six years since the racist act of violence that killed nine parishioners at the historic Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015:
"On this solemn day, Americans mourn the nine peaceful parishioners who were brutally murdered as they gathered in prayer at the Mother Emanuel Church six years ago.
June 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Supreme Court ruling in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, which held that tax-payer funded foster care agencies cannot discriminate against LGBTQ couples, but the city of Philadelphia did not neutrally enforce its nondiscrimination laws:
"Today's unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court made clear: discrimination has no place in our foster and adoption systems, or anywhere in our democracy.
June 17, 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. 256 to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the recognition. I thank the gentleman for his leadership in bringing this important and overdue legislation to the Floor. Congratulations to you, Mr.
June 16, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a bill enrollment photo opportunity today for H.R. 49, legislation to designate the National Pulse Memorial. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone.
It is with very deep and mixed emotions that we come together, pleased that we will immortalize Pulse as a national memorial and take an important step to honor 49 beautiful souls who passed.
June 16, 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. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the recognition. I commend our distinguished Chair of the COR Committee in the Congress for bringing this important legislation to the Floor within 24 hours of it passing the Senate. It's a pretty exciting – an historic day.