GGI Countries Shared Ways They are Leading the Transition to Net-Zero Emission Transportation by Greening Their National Government Vehicle Fleets Today, representatives of 60 countries across five continents met for the fifth meeting of the Greening Government Initiative (GGI)—a first-of-its-kind initiative that enables countries to exchange information, promote innovation and share best practices to…
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration’s Launch of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation Receives Praise from Outdoor Recreation Industry Leaders
As part of the President’s America the Beautiful Initiative, the Biden-Harris Administration launched an interagency effort, called the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR), that will work to create more safe, affordable, and equitable opportunities for Americans to get outdoors. The FICOR – which includes leaders from the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce,…
Joint Readout of Meeting Between Prime Minister Ardern and Vice President Harris
Today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand and Vice President Kamala Harris met at the White House and jointly reaffirmed the strong and deep relationship between the United States and New Zealand, based on shared values, people-to-people ties, and cooperation across a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global challenges. The Prime Minister and the Vice President welcomed…
FACT SHEET: White House Celebrates International Day of the Girl and Announces New Actions to Support Youth in the U.S. and Abroad
The White House is marking International Day of the Girl—a moment to celebrate the leadership of girls around the world and to recognize the barriers that continue to limit their full participation. The Biden-Harris Administration is also announcing new actions that build on our investment in young people and expand opportunity for girls both at…
Chair’s Summary of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate Held by President Joe Biden
On June 17, 2022, President Biden convened his third Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) to build on the progress achieved at COP 26 by further strengthening climate action while also addressing urgent energy and food security concerns arising from Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine. Participants shared steps they are taking to strengthen their national climate efforts, and…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Delivers on His Commitment to Tribal Nations and Native Communities
Since taking office, President Biden has been committed to strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationships between the United States and Tribal Nations and advancing Tribal sovereignty. Over the past three years, the Administration has taken steps to strengthen its understanding of Tribal needs and priorities, respect and support Tribal sovereignty, reform critical federal processes for Tribal Nations,…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Delivers on His Commitment to Tribal Nations and Native Communities
Since taking office, President Biden has been committed to strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationships between the United States and Tribal Nations and advancing Tribal sovereignty. Over the past three years, the Administration has taken steps to strengthen its understanding of Tribal needs and priorities, respect and support Tribal sovereignty, reform critical federal processes for Tribal Nations,…
Remarks by President Biden Before Signing Executive Actions on Tackling Climate Change, Creating Jobs, and Restoring Scientific Integrity
State Dining Room 1:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I know the press has just had a long session with — with the team here about what I’m going to be talking about today and this afternoon. And let me just start by saying, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate…
Bringing Infrastructure into the 21st Century
By Heather Boushey Infrastructure provides the foundation for economic activity, yet the pace of investment has fallen behind in the United States and hindered economic growth and competitiveness. From roads and transportation systems, to water and waste transport, to broadband, to the power grid, infrastructure enables the economy to function. Time and again, analyses quantifying…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates Historic Progress in Rebuilding America Ahead of Two-Year Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Nearly $400 billion in funding and over 40,000 projects across 4,500 communities announced across the country through Bidenomics and President Biden’s Investing in America agenda Two years ago, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – a once-in-a-generation investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. Since then, the Biden-Harris Administration has been breaking ground on projects…
