Anyone who has driven on a highway recently or experienced a major train or airplane delay knows that investment in America’s infrastructure is long overdue. What is less obvious is how failing infrastructure compromises American competitiveness and economic growth. Without safe roads and bridges, drinkable water, climate-friendly transport, or state-of-the art broadband, businesses cannot flourish…
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Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Senate Republicans’ Infrastructure Proposal
We are grateful for the work of Senator Capito and her colleagues on this proposal. It is encouraging to see her group come forward with a substantially increased the funding level—nearing $1 trillion. We appreciate the hard work that went in to making this proposal and continuing these negotiations. Senator Capito told the President that her team…
Remarks by President Biden at the North America’s Building Trades Unions National Legislative Conference
Washington Hilton HotelWashington, D.C. 12:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Whoa! Holy mackerel. (Applause.) Whoa! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. AUDIENCE: Four more years! …
Delivering for the American People and Meeting Urgent Needs in the New Fiscal Year
By Shalanda Young, Acting OMB Director Over the last few months, we have been working with members of Congress on government funding bills that would advance the President’s priorities and invest in our country’s future—and that important work continues. However, with the end of the fiscal year rapidly approaching, it’s clear that Congress will need…
President Biden Announces 11 Key Nominations
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following 11 individuals to serve in key roles: Rahul Gupta, Nominee for Director of National Drug Control Policy Gabe Camarillo, Nominee for Under Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense Alan Estevez, Nominee for Under Secretary for Industry and Security, Department of Commerce…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden’s Upcoming Virtual Bilateral with Ireland
Via Teleconference 5:03 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Greetings to everyone from the National Security Council here at the White House. My name is [senior administration official], and on behalf of the NSC Press team, I would like to welcome our participants to an on-background conference call to discuss the President’s virtual bilateral meeting with…
Press Briefing by White House Monkeypox Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference(August 9, 2022) MR. FENTON: Hi, I’m Bob Fenton, the White House National Response Coordinator for monkeypox. And welcome to the White House National Monkeypox Response Briefing. Today, the Biden-Harris administration is making key announcements in our fight to combat the monkeypox outbreak and protect communities most at risk. This has been a top…
FACT SHEET: The National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking (NAP)
Globally, an estimated 25 million people are subjected to human trafficking and forced labor, which is responsible for an estimated $150 billion annually in illicit profits. It erodes the safety and health of our communities and transportation networks, the security of our borders, the strength of our economy, and the rule of law. The Administration…
Life After Default
By Chair Cecilia Rouse, Ernie Tedeschi, Martha Gimbel, and Bradley Clark The credit of the United States is built on centuries of stability and responsibility. This country has never intentionally defaulted on its obligations because of the debt limit. But the U.S. Treasury Department estimates that it will have very limited resources to avoid doing…
Fact Sheet: President Biden’s New Executive Actions Deliver Economic Relief for American Families and Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Crises
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the United States economy into an economic crisis. Across the country, more than 10 million Americans are unemployed, 14 million renters are behind on payments, and 29 million adults – and at least 8 million children – are struggling with food insecurity. Because of pervasive systemic racism and inequality in…
