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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the April jobs report, which showed that the U.S. created 428,000 jobs last month:

"As April's expectations-beating jobs report makes even clearer, Democrats' economic plan has powered record-setting jobs creation — the strongest job growth in modern times. Thanks largely to the American Rescue Plan, Americans are getting back to work in record numbers under the Biden Administration: with 8.3 million new jobs created, unemployment plummeting to 3.6 percent and wages on the rise.

Dear Colleague,

The 117th Congress is confronted with many challenges at home and abroad. As we engage in an intense legislative agenda, I am writing to recognize the important contribution that Congressional staff makes to fulfilling our legislative and constituent responsibilities.

The House of Representatives is strengthened by the many contributions of brilliant, dedicated and hard-working staff, who every day enable us best serve the American people. As Speaker, I have been proud to take steps to help bring a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives to every level of service in these hallowed halls – so that the Congress has access to the best talent in the nation and that our institution better reflects the people whom we serve.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of Cinco de Mayo:

"For 160 years, Cinco de Mayo has commemorated resilience and triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. Generations after outnumbered Mexican patriots fought to a hard-won victory over French invaders, their valor remains a point of national pride in Mexico. And in the United States, Cinco de Mayo continues to bring us together in celebration of our Mexican American community's rich history and heritage.

South Sound, WA – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and Congressman Derek Kilmer for a press event highlighting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you so much, Congresswoman Strickland, for your invitation to be here, for your leadership in the Congress on so many subjects and for your kind introduction. It's an honor to be here with you with Chairman Sterud.

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 74th anniversary of Israel's Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut:

"Today, Americans join in celebrating one of the greatest political achievements of the 20th Century. Seventy-four years ago, the establishment of Israel in the Jewish people's biblical homeland lit a beacon of hope for millions following the horrors of World War II. In the decades since its founding, Israel's rich culture and thriving economy have flourished amid existential challenges.

San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Secretary Norman Mineta:

"Today, California and the Country mourn the passing of a pioneering leader and a great American: Norm Mineta. Throughout his long and distinguished public service, Norm was an absolute force in moving our nation closer to a more perfect union: blazing new trails for Asian American leaders and fighting to correct injustices of our past.

San Francisco — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the appointment of Congressman Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York:

"During his distinguished service in the House, Congressman Antonio Delgado has been a committed champion for security and opportunity for New York families — whether upstate or downstate. A son of Schenectady, he will continue to be a force for his beloved home state when he is sworn in to serve as New York's next Lieutenant Governor.

San Francisco — Speaker Pelosi released this statement on media reports of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade:

"This monstrous draft decision is a sweeping and severe restriction of Americans' rights. With it, Trump, McConnell and Republicans in Congress have assaulted privacy, precedent and the Constitution.