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Press Release
April 13, 2021
Mr. President, members of Billy's family, including the members of the Capitol Police who are here, it is my official and sad honor to welcome you, as well as Billy's many friends, colleagues and loved ones, to the Capitol to honor his life.
Press Release
April 13, 2021
Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Mazie Hirono, Congresswoman Grace Meng and Congressman Andy Kim for a press conference on the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, legislation to address the rise of hate crimes and violence targeted at the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Release
April 12, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of the Holy Month of Ramadan:

"During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslim families around the world celebrate their faith by engaging in the sacred process of self-reflection and spiritual renewal. After the darkness and difficulty of the past year, this special season offers the promise of hope that better times are within reach.

Press Release
April 12, 2021
As House Speaker, I salute the Biden Administration’s new initiative to address the serious, long-neglected crisis of toxic metals in our children and babies’ food.
Press Release
April 11, 2021
Today, America celebrates 160 years of diplomatic relations with Italy, one of our oldest friends, most cherished partners and valued allies. We also mark more than a century and a half since il Risorgimento, when brave patriots unified the peninsula and gave birth to modern Italy.
Press Release
April 9, 2021
“President Biden’s strong budget request honors this truth: our federal budget should be a statement of our national values and must reflect America’s priorities. The Biden Administration budget ensures that we not only recover from this pandemic and economic crisis but that we seize this historic opportunity to Build Back Better."
Press Release
April 8, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today via video conference call. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon or good morning, wherever you are in the country.

Press Release
April 8, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on President Biden's executive orders on gun violence prevention:

"Every day, the gun violence epidemic reaches into countless communities, forcing families across America to endure unfathomable pain and anguish. More than 41,000 Americans died from gun violence last year, the highest year by far on record, with the most vulnerable – women, children, communities of color – cruelly and disproportionately affected.

Press Release
April 8, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day:

"On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the world mourns the six million Jews and countless others who were brutally murdered in the darkest chapter in human history. We also honor the survivors, who despite enduring unimaginable suffering, have with grace and courage shared their memories so that the evils of the past may never be repeated.

Press Release
April 7, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Director of San Francisco Department of Public Health Dr. Grant Colfax and Chief Health Officer of North East Medical Services (NEMS) Dr. Kenneth Tai for a ‘teach in' press event to highlight the life-saving resources contained in President Biden's American Rescue Plan and help San Franciscans understand how they can benefit from health provisions in the legislation. Below are the Speaker's remarks: