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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement marking one year since the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law:

"One year ago, amid the darkness of the pandemic, President Biden proudly signed into law Congressional Democrats' American Rescue Plan. This historic legislation served as a beacon of hope for millions of families: putting our nation on the path to crush the pandemic by getting shots in arms, money in pockets, workers safely back on the job and children safely back at school.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of the 63rd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, which commemorates Tibet's resistance to occupation by the People's Republic of China and the subsequent exile of His Holiness the Dalai Lama:

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

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon, everyone.

This has been quite a day. But I have to tell you that we began the day – this being Women's History Month — honoring women in history. And one of them is in the present: Billie Jean King came. We all basked in the glow of Billie Jean King as we honored Patsy Mink.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted an Annual Women's History Month event honoring Billie Jean King and women athletes with special recognition of the late Congresswoman Patsy Mink, the author and sponsor of Title IX, landmark legislation that has been a pillar of equity, opportunity and education in helping women chase their dreams in the classroom, on the field and in every arena. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Statuary Hall on this very special occasion. As Speaker of the House, it is my honor to welcome each and every one of you to the United States Capitol to celebrate Women's History Month: a special season to pay tribute to many leaders on whose shoulders we stand.

Today, we have the privilege of honoring an all-American icon, Billie Jean King –

[Applause]

Dear Democratic Colleague,

As you know, the Administration has requested that we include in our omnibus package additional funding to continue our battle against COVID. The funding requested will protect against potential new variants and help vaccinate the world.

Dear Democratic Colleague,

It is with great pride that, today, the House will vote on an historic, bipartisan government funding bill that delivers For The People. This legislation will strengthen our national security, bolster our economic prosperity and advance our shared democratic values — and it will follow through on America's commitment to the people of Ukraine.

As you may know, Democrats waged a hard-fought fight under the former Administration for state and local funding to combat the COVID crisis. Thankfully, under President Biden, we were finally able to secure this crucial funding in our American Rescue Plan.

Washington, D.C.–House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued the following statement announcing a historic bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022:

"We are pleased to announce that we have reached a historic bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for the American people for the remainder of FY2022. This bipartisan agreement will help us address many of the major challenges we face at home and abroad: from COVID-19, to the vicious and immoral attack on Ukraine, to the need to lower costs for hardworking American families.