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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 8296, the Women's Health Protection Act and H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his extraordinary leadership on this subject – not only as we face the Court decision but over time, over time. His chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee, in terms of health in general, women's health in particular, reproductive health as we gather today. Thank you, Mr. Pallone. And I thank Members of the Committee, and I thank the authors of this legislation as I proceed.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in recognition of the service of Jaime Lizárraga, Senior Advisor in the Office of the Speaker. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the departing – a departing member of my office, my longtime Senior Advisor, Jaime Lizárraga. This is a moment of great, official pride as last week he was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to serve as a Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

[Applause]

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Leadership, senior Biden Administration officials and other Members of Congress for the lying in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams of the United States Marine Corps at the U.S. Capitol. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. As Speaker of the House, it is my solemn honor, on behalf of the House of Representatives, to pay tribute to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel ‘Woody' Williams: an heroic American, a courageous defender of liberty and the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of World War II.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him for his leadership as Chair of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. And I thank the bipartisan support that the bill is receiving here.

Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support on the landmark Honoring our PACT Act. As you know, PACT stands for "Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics" Act – now named after Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson, and I'll talk about him in a moment.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Members of Congressional Leadership and Members of the Florida Congressional delegation to unveil a statue honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune of Florida: a civil rights pioneer and a champion for African American women's rights. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. As Speaker of the House, it is my privilege to welcome you to Statuary Hall as we celebrate a pioneer – pioneering and patriotic American, the pride of Florida and America: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Now, at this time, please stand as you are able, for the presentation of colors and the national anthem.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.Res. 1224, a rule providing for the consideration of five major bills: H.R. 6538, the Active Shooter Alert Act; S. 3373, the Honoring Our PACT Act; H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023; H.R. 8296, the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022; and H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Gerald "Jerry" McEntee, former President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME):

"Today, our nation mourns the loss of a legendary champion for American workers and families. Jerry McEntee was a force of nature for organized labor — inspiring in his vision and unyielding in his determination to build a brighter, fairer future for all.