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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of International Women's Day:
"More than a century ago, immigrant women in New York City organized against deadly working conditions and fought for equality. Their solidarity led to the commemoration of International Women's Day – an occasion for celebrating the generations of trailblazing women who, in the face of daily hardship and systemic discrimination, have paved a path toward gender justice. This day also serves as a global rallying cry, calling on us to advance the rights and dignities of women at home, at work and in every part of life.
From the Speaker's Press Office:
Despite GOP Leaders' orders to keep quiet about their plans, the truth of the Republican agenda just keeps leaking out.
Days after top Senate GOPer Rick Scott doubled down on the GOP plan to raise taxes on "over half of Americans," Senator Ron Johnson announced Republicans will revive their obsession with repealing the Affordable Care Act and ripping away health coverage for more than 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions.
Dear Democratic Colleague,
Tragically, Russia continues its premeditated, unprovoked war against Ukraine: violating its sovereignty and territorial integrity, committing war crimes against civilians and engaging in disinformation about the purpose of their invasion. The United States remains ironclad in our commitment to the Ukrainian people and in unity with our allies.
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the February jobs report, which showed that the U.S. created 678,000 jobs last month:
"Today's jobs report is further evidence of a record-breaking jobs recovery. Under the leadership of President Biden and Democratic Majorities in Congress over the last thirteen months, our nation has created 7.4 million jobs while slashing unemployment from 6.4 percent to 3.8 percent. These extraordinary gains, including the best job growth in manufacturing and trucking in nearly three decades, are powered in large part by our American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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 morning. Good morning. Here we are. Just came from the Floor. We are passing the PACT Act. It's pretty exciting.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco Bay Area transit providers will receive over $525 million in additional transit funding under Democrats' American Rescue Plan. This funding will be used to strengthen critical Bay Area transportation systems until ridership returns to normal levels, so that children can return safely to school, workers can commute safely to their jobs and communities can stay connected. Speaker Pelosi advocated directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure this crucial investment.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 3967,the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I thank the gentleman for yielding, for his kind words, which I accept on behalf of our working in a bipartisan way for our Democrats – for our veterans over the years, Democrats and Republicans.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chairman Mark Takano, Congressman Raul Ruiz, Congresswoman Elaine Luria, Jon Stewart and advocates for veterans to highlight the importance of passing the Honoring Our PACT Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Raul. Thank you for your leadership in putting together pieces of this bill as well. You have been a leader on this as a physician, as a patriot, as one who has served our men and women in uniform.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a bill enrollment ceremony today for H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. This is a time to celebrate, to celebrate the passage of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act: a bipartisan victory, justice and freedom.
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Last night we, heard the President of the United States speak with great enthusiasm about our friendship with the people of Ukraine: how we have shared values in terms of democracy, in terms of sovereignty and in terms of not having someone come into their country and usurp their freedom. He also spoke about America's freedom in the world: in terms of our independence, in terms of our own, own investments in our economic future.