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Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center.

Chairman Mark Takano of California delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discussed House Democrats’ efforts to reduce veteran suicide and ensure all veterans have access to the benefits they have earned and deserve.

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 May 20, 2020, pursuant to section 1(a) of House Resolution 965, until December 31, 2020.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center.

President-elect Joe Biden spoke with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi was informed today that Steering and Policy Committee Co-Chair Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut is stepping aside from this position to run for Chair of the Appropriations Committee. The Speaker thanked Congresswoman DeLauro for her longstanding service and leadership on this critical committee, which recommends committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and discusses policy matters. The Speaker announced the nomination of Congresswoman Cheri Bustos of Illinois to serve as Co-Chair of the Steering and Policy Committee to fill this vacancy in the 116th Congress. The Speaker also announced the nominations of Congressman Eric Swalwell of California, Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California and Congresswoman Cheri Bustos to serve as the three Co-Chairs of the Steering and Policy Committee for the 117th Congress.

“Our veterans deserve more than the appreciation of a grateful nation. They have protected and built our country, and they deserve our tireless commitment to advancing their opportunity. We must build a brighter future worthy of their sacrifice and that of their families. On this Veterans Day, and every day, we reaffirm our fundamental promise: that just as the military leaves no one behind on the battlefield, we will leave no veteran behind when they come home.”

“With support for the ACA at an all-time high, Republicans are still waging a decade-long war against Americans’ health care protections. If the Trump-GOP lawsuit is successful, more than 20 million Americans could lose their health care coverage, 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions could lose protections, and drug costs could skyrocket for seniors. Republicans voted just weeks ago to greenlight this lawsuit but still falsely try to claim they will protect Americans with preexisting conditions. It is clear that striking down the ACA is what Republicans want."