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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $23 million for safety upgrades along San Francisco's Howard Street through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) initiative. This announcement follows Speaker Pelosi's letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg last March in support of funding for the Howard Streetscape Project.

San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act:

"Congratulations to Senate Democrats for the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. This landmark legislation is a major step forward in Democrats' fight to put People Over Politics: lowering kitchen table costs, reducing the cost of Americans' health care, creating millions of good-paying jobs and addressing the climate crisis.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement to mark the 57th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which was signed into law on August 6, 1965:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the July jobs report, which showed that the U.S. created 528,000 jobs last month:

"July's strong jobs growth demonstrates that Democrats' economic agenda is driving a steady and robust recovery. Just a year and a half into President Biden's term, our nation has recovered the total number of jobs lost during the pandemic, employment in the private sector is stronger than it was in February 2020, and more Americans are working now than ever before – meaning millions of America's families have the dignity and security of a regular paycheck. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate, 3.5 percent, now matches the lowest level in more than five decades.

Tokyo – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the Congressional delegation's visit to Japan:

"The U.S.-Japanese alliance, rooted in shared values, is a cornerstone of security, prosperity and peace in the Indo-Pacific. It is with great respect for Japan's Democracy that our Congressional delegation came to Tokyo to deepen our valued partnership with our close ally and friend.

Tokyo – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Gregory Meeks, Chairman Mark Takano, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Andy Kim held a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on the Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region. Below is a full transcript:

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning everyone. May I begin by thanking our distinguished Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and his staff for facilitating a wonderful visit, a productive visit to Japan.

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Biden Administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency:

"The Biden Administration's declaration of a public health emergency is a crucial step to stop the spread of monkeypox. This action, which follows the lead of California, is welcome news: unlocking critical tools to strengthen our fight against this accelerating and painful public health threat.

Seoul, South Korea – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the sentencing of wrongfully detained American Brittney Griner:

"The wrongful detainment and unjust sentencing of Brittney Griner are brazen and unacceptable violations of the rule of law by Putin. Russia must release her immediately.

"Every day that Brittney Griner remains in detention is a reminder of Putin's contempt for human rights, human dignity and the law.