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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking Women's Equality Day, commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment:

Los Angeles – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Jimmy Gomez at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) for a press event highlighting the historic climate action in the Inflation Reduction Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined local public health leaders and San Franciscans for a press conference celebrating the health care provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower health care and prescription drug costs. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after President Biden announced that the federal government will provide historic and targeted student debt relief:

"President Biden's bold action is a strong step in Democrats' fight to expand access to higher education and empower every American to reach fulfillment. By delivering historic targeted student debt relief to millions of borrowers, more working families will be able to meet their kitchen table needs as they continue to recover from the challenges of the pandemic. Importantly, this action will help those most in need, easing a financial burden disproportionately harming women and people of color.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the result of New York's 10th Congressional District primary election:

"Congressman Mondaire Jones is a respected progressive voice on Capitol Hill and a relentless fighter for working families. House Democrats are grateful to Congressman Jones for his leadership, which is leaving a principled legacy during his short period of time in Congress.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after U.S. Central Command announced precision airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups in Deir ez-Zor Syria:

"Yesterday's airstrikes in Syria were a necessary, proportionate measure to defend U.S. personnel, following two brutal attacks on August 15th by militant groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

"The strikes send a clear message to America's adversaries that the United States will protect the American people. The United States does not seek conflict, and our actions will always be precise, deliberate and designed to reduce the risk of escalation.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the result of New York's 19th Congressional District special election:

"Congratulations to Congressman-elect Pat Ryan for prevailing in the special election, inspiring his Hudson Valley community with his hopeful message of liberty, safety and opportunity. A decorated Iraq War veteran, a successful small business owner and an experienced county executive, he brings to the Congress a proven record of delivering for working families and a longtime passion for public service. Pat Ryan's energetic, entrepreneurial leadership will make him a valued Member of our House Democratic Majority as we carry on our fight to put People Over Politics."

Las Vegas – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Steven Horsford for a roundtable on the Inflation Reduction Act and breaking down barriers for working women. Below are the Speaker's remarks at a press availability following the event:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Congressman Horsford, for the invitation to be here – and to be here for a very special reason. Thank you for your leadership in Congress for making so much of the important legislation you mentioned possible and, again, hearing about what more we need to do and at what pace.