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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Members of Congress and advocates for marriage equality held a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for your leadership.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Biden Administration successfully secured the release of Brittney Griner from Russian custody:

"Congress and the Country are overjoyed to learn that, thanks to the committed and focused leadership of President Biden, Brittney Griner is finally free. Today, our hearts are with her dear wife, Cherelle, and the entire Griner family as their beloved Brittney is safely on her way back to America and will be home for the holidays.

Richmond, VA – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Members of Congress for the celebration of the life and service of the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin at St. Paul's Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Colette, for the privilege to bring some greetings from the Congress to all of your friends, especially your family.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congressional Leadership and other Members of Congress to participate in a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the United States Capitol Police, the Washington D.C Metropolitan Police and Those Who Protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of former Congressman Jim Kolbe of Arizona:

"It is with great sadness that our Congressional community joins the people of Arizona in mourning the loss of Congressman Jim Kolbe. Whether in the United States Navy, the State Senate or the House of Representatives, Congressman Kolbe was a passionate public servant, who always defended his southern Arizona community.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the November jobs report, which showed that the U.S. created 263,000 jobs last month: