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Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Metropolitan Police Department Officer Gunther Hashida

August 2, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the death of Metropolitan Police Department Officer Gunther Hashida:

"On behalf of the House of Representatives, I send deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Metropolitan Police Department Officer Gunther Hashida.

"Officer Hashida was a hero, who risked his life to save our Capitol, the Congressional community and our very Democracy. All Americans are indebted to him for his great valor and patriotism on January 6th and throughout his selfless service.

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Pelosi Statement on White House Action on Eviction Moratorium

August 2, 2021

“The Administration’s statement that they will be taking action to find legal authority by the CDC or other authorities to extend the moratorium is welcome. For the good of families on the verge of eviction, my Democratic House colleagues and I are hopeful that this initiative to extend the moratorium will be successful as soon as possible."

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Dear Colleague: 'The War Has Changed!'

August 2, 2021

“The War has Changed!” With these words, the CDC cautioned the difference that the delta variant has made on the pandemic.

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Joint Leadership Statement Calling on Biden Administration to Extend Eviction Moratorium

August 1, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Whip James E. Clyburn and Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark issued this statement calling upon the Biden Administration to extend the eviction moratorium through October 18, 2021:

"On Thursday, the President asked Congress to pass an extension of the eviction moratorium. Sadly, it is clear that the Senate is not able to do so, and any legislation in the House, therefore, will not be sufficient to extend the moratorium.

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Dear Colleague: Democrats’ Next Steps to Prevent Evictions

July 31, 2021

Dear Democratic Colleague,

The fight to ensure that every family has the dignity and comfort of a home is a moral imperative of perhaps unsurpassed gravity.

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Pelosi Remarks at Media Stakeout After Floor Action on Rental Eviction Moratorium

July 30, 2021

We are very, very pleased and proud of the overwhelming support that we have from the House Democrats, who understand the hardship across our country for those who may get – eviction.

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Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Highlighting Democrats’ Progress For The People in the 117th Congress

July 30, 2021

Speaker Pelosi joined Members of House Democratic Leadership for a press conference to highlight Democratic achievements For The People in the 117th Congress and discuss House Democrats’ upcoming legislative agenda.

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Pelosi, Hoyer, Clyburn Joint Statement on Rental Eviction Moratorium

July 30, 2021

“We are proud and pleased that, overwhelmingly, House Democrats have understood the hardship caused by rental evictions and support extending the eviction moratorium to October 18, 2021. Unfortunately, not a single Republican would support this measure."

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Remarks at Bill Enrollment Photo Opportunity for H.R. 3237, the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act

July 30, 2021

This is a very important enrollment ceremony for us

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Dear Colleague: Congress Must Extend Eviction Moratorium to October 18, 2021

July 30, 2021

Congress has the power to direct the CDC to extend the eviction moratorium to provide relief, as we encourage state and local governments to distribute the money that we allocated.