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December 25, 2020
Congressman Mike Levin of California, Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address.
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December 24, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on House Republicans blocking Democrats’ Unanimous Consent request to increase economic impact payments to $2,000, as the President called for
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December 23, 2020
“The President’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act is an act of staggering recklessness that harms our troops, endangers our security and undermines the will of the bipartisan Congress. For 60 years, the NDAA has been passed on a bipartisan and bicameral basis.'
Press Release
December 23, 2020
"Yesterday, I said that Democrats would go to the Floor and ask for Unanimous Consent to bring up a standalone bill to increase the payments. To do so requires the agreement of the Republican Leader. This agreement is necessary in the House and in the Senate."
Press Release
December 22, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President-elect Biden nominated Connecticut Education Commissioner Dr. Miguel Cardona to serve as Secretary of the Department of Education Secretary
Press Release
December 22, 2020
“As a Californian, I applaud the appointment of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to serve as the next United States Senator from California. His historic appointment as the first Latino Senator from California is a victory for working families across our great state and our entire nation. As a former local official, member of the legislature and statewide officeholder in California, Senator-designate Padilla brings great knowledge of California that will serve him well in the Senate."
Blog Post
December 22, 2020
From bringing down the cost of health care to addressing economic and racial inequality and building our infrastructure in a green way, House Democrats fought to ensure this year's omnibus spending package advanced the interests of America's workers, families and small businesses.
Recent coverage of and reactions to the spending bill highlight the transformative impact of many of these investments:
Affordable Health Care
NPR: Congress Acts To Spare Consumers From Costly Surprise Medical Bills
Press Release
December 22, 2020
“Phil Kiko is an outstanding public servant who has dedicated decades to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the United States House of Representatives."
Press Release
December 22, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the historic end of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy
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December 21, 2020
“Today, the House passed a strong emergency coronavirus relief agreement that secures urgently needed resources necessary to save lives and livelihoods in San Francisco and in communities across the country."