This Congress, it was my privilege as Speaker to establish several powerful House Select Committees – which have brought leadership, transparency and actionable insight to guide our work #ForThePeople.
Here are a few of the highlights from their outstanding efforts:
The @January6thCmte has brought clarity of conscience in our work to defend Democracy. With painstaking detail, they uncovered important conclusions about the plot to subvert the Congress, shred the Constitution and halt the peaceful transfer of power. january6th.house.gov/report-executi…
The @FairGrowthCmte dutifully studied America’s crisis of inequality in their final report and unique film @GritandGrace. By visiting communities across the country, it has helped chart a path toward a fairer, more prosperous economy for all. fairgrowth.house.gov/report
.@ModernizeCmte's final report marks the culmination of a four-year effort to strengthen the Congress’ ability to fulfill our Constitutional roles – making over 200 recommendations for reform while serving as a model of collaborative, bipartisan lawmaking. modernizecongress.house.gov/final-report-1…
.@COVIDOversight conducted extensive investigative work into the use of pandemic relief funds. Its recommendations will strengthen our ability to prevent and respond to future public health emergencies. coronavirus.house.gov/news/press-rel…
Thank you to all of the hard-working Members and staff of these Select Committees. Your important contributions over the last two years have made a difference to the Congress and to our Country.
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The Congress salutes Chairs @RosaDeLauro and @SenatorLeahy for their masterful leadership in crafting a strong, bicameral, bipartisan government funding bill.
We are investing heavily in families and workers, honoring our veterans, and strengthening Democracy at home and abroad.
This package expands quality, affordable health care while strengthening underserved communities, notably in Puerto Rico & other territories.
The bill ensures that millions of children retain their health coverage & 29 million kids get healthy meals through EBT over the summer.
The omnibus includes a huge increase in veterans’ health care — including for implementing our PACT Act. The bill will also increase pay for our troops and meet military families’ needs.
This legislation also delivers further aid to Ukraine, supporting their fight for Democracy.
Today's passage of #HR8393 is a key step to ensure Puerto Rico’s future is one of its own choosing.
With the Puerto Rico Status Act, the House voted to tear down the vestiges of colonialism – honoring the dignity, equality and rights of more than 3 million American citizens.
For more than a century, Puerto Rico has been governed under a political system imposed by outside forces rather than established by its people. Denied the right to a vote in Congress or for President, Puerto Rico’s territorial status has left it vulnerable to unequal treatment.
The Puerto Rico Status Act will empower the people of Puerto Rico to choose for themselves how to move forward: statehood, independence or sovereignty in free association with the United States.
10 years ago, Newtown and our nation were shaken by an unfathomable act of evil: 20 precious schoolchildren and 6 devoted educators slaughtered at Sandy Hook Elementary School. This monstrous rampage robbed innocent children of their futures and left loved ones forever shattered.
Endlessly inspired by courageous survivors and families transforming their anguish into action, Democrats have led the charge to combat the scourge of gun violence. This summer, @POTUS & @HouseDemocrats enacted the first major gun violence prevention law in nearly three decades.
More must be done to save lives – which is why @HouseDemocrats have passed legislation to reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban, more efficiently warn communities during an active shooting and secure universal background checks. We will not rest until these vital measures become law.
Seven years ago, the global community gathered in Paris, united by a shared commitment to saving our planet. The Paris Climate Agreement charted a roadmap toward unprecedented climate action, setting ambitious targets in our fight against an existential crisis.
Last month, I had the privilege of leading a Congressional delegation to COP27 in Egypt, where the United States and our partners proudly reaffirmed our pledge to forge a healthier, safer and more sustainable future.
This year, @POTUS Biden and Congressional Democrats proudly enacted the largest climate investment in history – empowering our nation to slash carbon pollution by 40% this decade and setting us on the path to a net-zero, clean energy future.
The November jobs report is the latest evidence that our strong, steady, expectation-shattering recovery continues.
Under @POTUS & @HouseDemocrats, our nation has seen the strongest jobs growth on record: 10.5 million new jobs added, including 750,000 new jobs in manufacturing.
During the 117th Congress, Democrats have enacted a job-creating economic agenda that has propelled our nation from the depths of the pandemic.
Our American Rescue Plan got millions of Americans swiftly, safely back to work – with vaccines in arms & relief for small businesses.
We built on this progress with our Infrastructure Law, creating new union-protected jobs rebuilding our roads, bridges, public transit and more.
We’re paving new pathways to high-paying careers in STEM, R&D, and semiconductor manufacturing with the CHIPS and Science Law.
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 and comfort the grieving loved ones left behind.
San Franciscans know all too well the rampant despair and pain inflicted on our city amid the darkest days of the AIDS crisis.
Out of that profound grief grew bonds of community: neighbors supporting each other, joining together and channeling their anguish into action.
Inspired by the powerful voices of activists and survivors, the Congress has proudly worked to drive groundbreaking research, bolster global care efforts, support life-saving treatments and tear down discriminatory barriers.