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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement to mark World AIDS Day:

"World AIDS Day is a solemn opportunity to reflect on the devastating toll that HIV/AIDS has wreaked on communities around the globe. Today, and every day, we remember the beautiful souls stolen away by this vicious disease, comfort the grieving loved ones left behind and pay tribute to all those courageously combating hateful stigma and forging our path toward an AIDS-free generation.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Democrats held Caucus Leadership elections for the top three positions for the 118th Congress:

"Congratulations to Leader-designate Hakeem Jeffries, Whip-designate Katherine Clark and Chairman-designate Pete Aguilar! Together, this new generation of leaders reflects the vibrancy and diversity of our great nation – and they will reinvigorate our Caucus with their new energy, ideas and perspective. Now, with the fullest confidence of our Members, our new Leaders are well-prepared to carry on Democrats' fight for working families and defense of Democracy.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of legislation to avert a national rail shutdown. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him for his leadership on the very important subcommittee of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: Rails, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, the subcommittee of jurisdiction for the legislation that we're considering today.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation and the Governor of North Carolina to light the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Dear Democratic Colleague,

As you know, President Biden has called on Congress to take action to protect the economic security of America's working families and avert a devastating nationwide rail strike. Tomorrow, the House will take up urgent and necessary legislation to that end: adopting the Tentative Agreement reached after months of hard-fought negotiations.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Senate advanced the Respect for Marriage Act:

"Today, the Senate has taken an historic step forward in Democrats' fight to defend the freedom, dignity and equality of every American. The Respect for Marriage Act will uphold marriage equality under federal law – tearing the bigoted, unconstitutional ‘Defense of Marriage Act' off the books for good and ensuring the federal government will never again stand in the way of marrying the person you love.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 4785, the Uyghur Policy Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to the press following a meeting with President Biden and the bicameral, bipartisan Congressional Leadership at the White House. Below are the Speaker's remarks: