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Dear Colleague,

In light of the attached notification by the Sergeant-at-Arms, in consultation with the Office of Attending Physician, that a public health emergency is in effect due to a novel coronavirus, I am hereby extending the "covered period" designated on January 4, 2021, pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, until December 25, 2022.

Sincerely,

NANCY PELOSI

Speaker of the House

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chairwoman Kathy Castor for a moderated conversation with Kathy Baughman McLeod, Director of the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, for a discussion on climate and resilience at COP27. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Well thank you, Kathy. It's wonderful to be here with you at the Rockefeller Adrienne Arsht Center for all – and thank you for what you do in that regard, because the nonprofit sector is so important. No political agenda, just saving the planet For The Children.

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the election result in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District:

"Congresswoman Cindy Axne is a devoted, relentlessly effective voice for her constituents. As a parent, small business owner and tireless community activist, she has brought invaluable insight to her service in the House – quickly earning the admiration of her colleagues.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the election result in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District:

"Congressman Tom Malinowski reflects the best of America: fleeing to the United States from communist Poland at just six years old and patriotically devoting his life to public service.

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the election result in Florida's 2nd Congressional District:

"Throughout his tenure in the House, Congressman Al Lawson has been fueled by an unwavering devotion to his constituents and a deep-seated love for our Democracy.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The delegation will convey the commitment of the United States Congress to continuing the robust progress made to tackle the climate crisis under the leadership of President Biden.

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the election result in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District:

"Congresswoman Elaine Luria is a patriot, whose determination to defend our Democracy has earned the respect of her colleagues and so many across the country.

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour to discuss news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Judy Woodruff. For a deeper dive on how Democrats view their chances for tonight, we are joined by the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. Madam Speaker, thank you so much for being here. And I do want to get right to the election, but of course I have to ask you, how is your husband Paul doing?