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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passage of the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act:
"Passage of the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act is a major victory for Californians – and for the country. This bipartisan bill advances a robust, dynamic strategy to mitigate extreme weather disaster before it strikes, respond with every tool in our arsenal and fortify our communities for the future. Importantly, it also secures a well-deserved pay raise for our nobility: our heroic federal firefighters.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. Here we are on a Friday morning. Such an action-packed week. We're very excited that yesterday we had a 60 vote margin in victory for the CHIPS bill. We had 100 percent voting from the Democratic side and, once we got to 218, a large number of Republicans voting as well, which was encouraging because we always worked on this as a bipartisan bill. Six of the bills – at least six of the bills in the package were Republican bills; many of the others are bipartisan.
Dear Democratic Colleague,
This week has been one of remarkable success for America's working families. And I am writing to thank you for making it so.
Yesterday, we proudly passed the CHIPS and Science Act, which:
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement ahead of the 57th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, which were signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965:
"Fifty-seven years ago, the United States fundamentally transformed the way we care for the most vulnerable members of our society. In the decades since President Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, they have stood as pillars of health, security and justice for generations of Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
And a good morning it is. A morning that has cause for celebration, as we are here for this enrollment.
Dear Democratic Colleague,
House Democrats are committed to building safer communities, in every corner of the country. To that end, our Members have been working on a robust package of public safety bills and have made immense progress in our discussions. Work continues on this essential legislation, and we plan to bring this legislation to the Floor – increasing safety with accountability.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the House introduction of the Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act:
"Today, House Democrats are introducing strong legislation to close the digital divide, advance equity throughout our economy and empower all Americans to thrive in the 21st Century. Spearheaded by Congresswoman Doris Matsui, the Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act will secure a fairer, more accessible digital future by enshrining into federal law a common-sense value: everyone deserves access to affordable, high-speed internet service.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano, Members of Congress, veterans advocate Jon Stewart and former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin for a press event on the importance of passing H.R.3967, the Honoring our PACT Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks: