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Floor Speech on H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021, Comprehensive Legislation to Clean Up Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals’

July 21, 2021

Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021, comprehensive legislation to protect communities from dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ‘forever chemicals.’

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Pelosi Statement on Republican Recommendations to Serve on the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol

July 21, 2021

The violent domestic attack on Congress on January 6th was the worst assault on the Capitol since the War of 1812 and the worst domestic assault on American Democracy since the Civil War.

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Pelosi Statement on 11th Anniversary of Wall Street Reform

July 21, 2021

“For more than a decade, the Democratic-passed Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has stood as a pillar of Democrats’ leadership to protect families’ financial security. After reckless actions by predatory lenders and Wall Street speculators ignited the Great Recession and erased the jobs and life savings of millions of families, veterans, students and seniors, Democrats delivered an historic transformation of our financial system. From defending consumers against unfair, deceptive and abusive predatory lending practices to holding irresponsible actors accountable, Dodd-Frank’s strong consumer protections ushered in a new era of financial security for American families and safeguarded our economy against future financial meltdown."

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Transcript of Speaker Pelosi’s Remarks at Press Event With Moms Helped by Biden Child Tax Credit

July 20, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House and Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chairs for a press event with moms helped by the Biden Child Tax Credit. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Leader Schumer. Tell the Speaker I was here on time.

[Laughter]

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Pelosi Remarks at the Christening Ceremony for the USNS John Lewis

July 17, 2021

Good morning, everyone. Thank you. Good morning, everyone.

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Pelosi Statement on Texas District Court Ruling on DACA

July 16, 2021

“Today’s wrongly-decided ruling brazenly flouts the law and precedent, as it casts a cloud of fear and uncertainty around the Dreamers, who are a pride of our nation."

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Pelosi Announces Members of Congressional Delegation to San Diego for Christening of USNS John Lewis

July 16, 2021

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Members of the Congressional delegation she will lead to San Diego for the Christening Ceremony for the USNS John Lewis. The program will honor the late Congressman John Lewis of Georgia and will take place on July 17, 2021, one year after the Congressman's passing.

The Members of the delegation are:

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Pelosi Remarks at Los Angeles Press Conference on Biden Child Tax Credit

July 15, 2021

Los Angeles – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Karen Bass and advocates for a press conference on the Biden Child Tax Credit, life-changing payments for working families nationwide included in Democrats' American Rescue Plan. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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Pelosi Statement on Two Million Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period Sign-Ups

July 14, 2021

“Thanks to the strong leadership of President Biden and Congressional Democrats, two million more Americans have now enrolled in the Affordable Care Act’s life-saving, affordable health coverage, including many who have lost coverage through no fault of their own during this pandemic."

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Dear Colleague on Senate Budget Committee's Topline Budget Agreement

July 14, 2021

This week, proudly, Democrats have continued our progress to Build Back Better, with the Senate Budget Committee yesterday announcing its strong topline budget agreement.