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Press Release
May 7, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the April jobs report:

"The disappointing April jobs report highlights the urgent need to pass President Biden's American Jobs and Families Plans. We need to take bold action to Build Back Better from this crisis by investing in our nation, our workers and our families.

Press Release
May 6, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement wishing San Francisco baseball legend Willie Mays a happy 90th birthday:

Press Release
May 5, 2021
“The Biden Administration’s announcement that they will work to advance a carefully-crafted TRIPS waiver for vaccines at the WTO is a welcome and important step in the fight to crush the virus globally. The President is to be commended for the United States’ plans to take a strong role in negotiations that are focused on how best to ensure that all countries have access to lifesaving treatments and vaccines during this extraordinary pandemic."
Press Release
May 5, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the progress of applications for the American Rescue Plan's Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a new initiative designed by House Democrats and implemented by President Biden to support small restaurants and bars struggling during the pandemic:

Press Release
May 5, 2021
“Cinco de Mayo marks the extraordinary triumph of a small Mexican militia at the Battle of Puebla, defying nearly impossible odds to defend their heritage and homeland from the Imperial French army. As we remember these valiant warriors and their hard-won victory, we celebrate the proud history of our Mexican neighbors as well as the rich contributions that Mexican Americans and all Latinos have made to our nation for centuries."
Press Release
May 4, 2021
Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Mayor London Breed at the Grand Opening of the Edwin M. Lee Apartments at Mission Bay.
Press Release
May 1, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:

"During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Americans celebrate our nation's vibrant, diverse AAPI communities and their many contributions to our nation. Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have proudly served and led our nation, including today on the frontlines of our pandemic response, where they are risking their lives to save the lives of others. Our AAPI community makes America more American.

Press Release
May 1, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month:

"Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate our vibrant and cherished Jewish American community. Generations of Jewish Americans have made immeasurable contributions to our nation that have shaped the American story, and the community's strength and success today serve as a powerful testament to the American Dream.

Press Release
April 30, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of philanthropist Eli Broad:

"Today, Paul and I were heartbroken to hear of the passing of Eli Broad: a legendary patron of the arts, whom we were privileged to call a friend for more than thirty years. His passing is a great loss for Los Angeles and for the nation.

Press Release
April 30, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the retirement of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos of Illinois:

"Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is an outstanding and esteemed Member of our Democratic Caucus and Congress, whose leadership has been vital to Democrats' progress For The People. As Speaker, I join all House Democrats in expressing our gratitude and respect for her many contributions and our excitement for her as she takes this step.