Madam Speaker: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the U.S. Speaker of the House (September 16– 20th, 2019)

Last week, the Speaker joined Bicameral Leadership and other Members of Congress for the Congressional statue dedication in honor of Ponca Chief Standing Bear. The Speaker also met the young climate activists whose dedication to fighting climate change compelled the House’s passage of the Climate Action Now Act and with activists fighting for democracy in Hong Kong.

Take a look at this week’s behind-the-scenes photos:

On Wednesday, Speaker Pelosi met with young climate activists ahead of Friday’s #ClimateStrike. Their dedication to a clean, sustainable future for this generation & generations to come compelled the House to pass the #ClimateActionNow Act in May. September 18, 2019 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Speaker Pelosi met with Joshua Wong and other activists fighting for democracy and freedom of expression in Hong Kong. They held a press conference on the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation would send the unequivocal message that the protesters of Hong Kong have the full support and backing of the United States in their quest for justice and freedom. September 18, 2019 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

On Thursday, the Speaker welcomed Rebiya Kadeer, an advocate and leader on behalf of the Uyghur people, to discuss her missing family members and the conditions facing her people in China. September 19, 2019 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Ponca Chief Standing Bear reversed one of the great injustices of our legal system. In honor of his legendary legal battle, which ensured that Native Americans were finally considered ‘persons within the meaning of the law,’ Speaker Pelosi joined Congressional Leadership and other Members of Congress for the congressional statue dedication in his honor. September 18, 2019 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Speaker Pelosi welcomed Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser of Qatar where they discussed Her Highness’s Education Above All foundation’s work providing quality education for vulnerable and marginalized people around the globe. September 19, 2019 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

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