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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the names of the Members of the House who will go to conference with the Senate over the House's America COMPETES Act of 2022, which makes crucial investments in the production of semiconductor chips, strengthening supply chains, and bolstering research and development.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed legislation banning Russian energy products and suspending normal trade relations with Russia:
"Today, the Congress has completed strong, bipartisan and bicameral action to hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked, premeditated war against Ukraine. By again passing legislation to ban the import of Russian oil and suspend normal trade relations with Russia, the House is sending to the President's desk additional action to further isolate Russia and devastate its economy.
Washington, D.C. – Drew Hammill, spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, released the following statement after the Speaker received a positive PCR test result for COVID-19:
"After testing negative this week, Speaker Pelosi received a positive test result for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic. The Speaker is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided. The Speaker will quarantine consistent with CDC guidance, and encourages everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test regularly."
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Biden nominated Jaime Lizárraga, who currently serves as Senior Advisor in the Office of the Speaker, to serve as a Commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
"President Biden's nomination of Jaime Lizárraga to serve as SEC Commissioner is an appointment of a devoted champion of working families and a lifelong public servant. As Commissioner, Jaime will be a force in safeguarding the interests of the investing public, improving transparency in our financial markets and building a more equitable financial future for all.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives on the America COMPETES Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, for generations, America's innovation – from electricity to automobiles robotics and, from plastics – have shaped the course of history. We did – we prevailed because, we were pre-eminent because of our investing in science, research and technology.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus to honor the 50 year legacy of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Barbara Lee. And let me just say what Shirley Chisholm would think of this little girl now.
[Laughter]
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined government, labor, political and business leaders at the North America's Building Trades Unions Legislative Conference. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning. Good morning to each and every one of you. And good morning to Sean's dad who is here today. Thank you for the leadership that you have imbued your wonderful son with. Good morning.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after President Biden announced an executive order to close the "family glitch" in the Affordable Care Act, which will bring down health care costs and expand access to affordable health coverage:
"President Biden's Executive Order today is a powerful step forward in Democrats' relentless work to lower families' health costs. With this bold action to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, nearly a million Americans will see lower premiums for their health insurance and hundreds of thousands of uninsured Americans will gain affordable coverage.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a bipartisan agreement on a $10 billion supplemental funding package for President Biden's pandemic response:
"With the bipartisan agreement reached today in the Senate, the Congress moves closer to delivering urgently needed funding for President Biden's pandemic response. The House looks forward to considering this urgent package upon its passage in the Senate and sending it to the President's desk for signature. While this agreement represents a strong step that we must enact now, we will continue working to do more to give the Administration the resources it needs to keep our families healthy and our communities safe.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s family and Ukranian Ambassador Oksana Markarova for a candlelight vigil to observe the 54th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you. Thank you so much for your very warm introduction and the invitation to be here.
My friends, as you may know, Members of Congress are afforded many honors, Speaker of the House even more so. But I can think of none that fills me with more emotion and pride than to be, once again, with the King family. We were together in October, as was mentioned, for the tenth anniversary. We were together on Martin Luther King Day in January, and now three days – three times in about six months together. What an honor.