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Dear Democratic Colleague,

It is unconscionable and tragic that, right now, families cannot find safe, affordable baby formula to keep their children healthy and growing. The shortage has taken an especially dangerous toll on women and children from underserved communities: about half of infant formula sold nationwide is purchased with WIC (Women, Infant and Children) benefits, which restrict the types of formulas that recipients can buy.

Dear Colleague,

In light of the attached notification by the Sergeant-at-Arms, in consultation with the Office of Attending Physician, that a public health emergency is in effect due to a novel coronavirus, I am hereby extending the "covered period" designated on January 4, 2021, pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, until June 28, 2022.

Sincerely,

NANCY PELOSI

Speaker of the House

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Lois Frankel to celebrate a new law that will install statues of trailblazing Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O'Connor in the United States Capitol. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Amy, for calling us together this afternoon. I salute you and the other Senators. I – Senator Sinema is maybe still with us here. But she was here to begin with, getting us launched. And with my colleague from the House, Congresswoman – Frankel from Florida. She was relentless and persistent and demanding. And she had a ready audience in other Members of Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning. Good morning.

Not such a good morning in that, today, on the steps of the Capitol, we will be observing the one millionth death from COVID. The President is – my understanding is the President is lowering flags at half‑staff. We will have, sadly, our regular coming together in prayer and song.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted Members of Congress, leadership from nine member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Secretary-General of ASEAN for a working lunch. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone. As Speaker, it is my privilege to welcome, to the United States Capitol, leaders and the Secretary General of ASEAN, the Association of Southwest – Southeast Asian Nations. Thank you for traveling here to my nation's capital, as we celebrate 45 years of partnership and deepen our relationship.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity withHis Excellency Mario Draghi, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, ahead of a bipartisan leadership meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone.

As the first Italian-American Speaker of the House, you can just imagine what an honor – personally, officially and in every way – it is to welcome the Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, to the Capitol.

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Senate Republicans unanimously voted against legislation to enshrine Roe v. Wade into law:

"Today, Senate Republicans lined up in lockstep behind Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump to vote to rip away the Constitutional right to health freedom from American women across the nation. While Democrats are fighting to enshrine Roe v. Wade into law, Republicans remain fully committed to punishing and controlling women's most personal health decisions.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity withHis Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, ahead of a bipartisan leadership meeting. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. It is always a privilege and a pleasure to welcome His Majesty King Abdullah to the United States Capitol.