America has always been a land of second chances, founded on fresh starts, new possibilities, and the belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. During Second Chance Month, we recommit to helping people forge the new beginnings they have earned and building a safer and more just society. …
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Neera Tanden Remarks at White House Event on Advancing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education
As Prepared For Delivery: Welcome and thanks to all of you for joining us today, whether you’re virtual or in person. I’d like to thank this tremendous group of Presidents and Chancellors for participating in this event as the Department of Education launches a significant report on Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher…
Bills Signed: H.R. 468, H.R. 1766, H.R. 4877, H.R. 5641, H.R. 7500, H.R. 7846, H.R. 8982
On Monday, October 10, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 468, the “Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021,” which permits the use of incentive payments to expedite certain federally-financed airport development projects; Thank you to Representatives Sam Graves and Garrett Graves, and Senators Young, Sinema, and Cruz, and many others for their leadership. H.R. 1766,…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Robert Godec, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Thailand Vinay Singh, Nominee for Chief Financial Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development Kalpana Kotagal, Nominee for Commissioner on the Equal…
A Proclamation on Loyalty Day, 2022
On Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our allegiance to the Nation we share and to the principles of freedom, justice, equality, and dignity enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Our unity and common purpose as Americans — not hindered but strengthened by our differences — is and has always been the…
FACT SHEET: Biden Harris Administration Announces Commitments to Advance Pay Equity and Support Women’s Economic Security
This Equal Pay Day, the White House is announcing critical steps that the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to advance pay equity and promote women’s economic security. President Biden and Vice President Harris have long championed equal pay as a cornerstone of their commitment to ensuring all people have a fair and equal opportunity to get ahead. Closing gender and racial wage gaps is essential to building…
Remarks by President Biden at the Summit for Democracy Virtual Plenary on Democracy Delivering on Global Challenges
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:42 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Hello, everyone. Let me start by apologizing for the slight cold I have. That’s the only thing that’s happening to me these days. Let me start by thanking everyone for participating in the second Summit of Democracies — for Democracy, I should say. But more importantly,…
FACT SHEET: The Equality Act Will Provide Long Overdue Civil Rights Protections for Millions of Americans
Freedom and equality are fundamental American values. But today, millions of Americans lack basic non-discrimination protections just because of who they are or whom they love. President Biden believes that every American must be able to live freely, openly, and safely. That’s why he continues to call on the Senate to swiftly pass the Equality…
A Proclamation on Columbus Day, 2022
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed from the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera on behalf of Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, but his roots trace back to Genoa, Italy. The story of his journey remains a source of pride for many Italian Americans whose families also crossed the Atlantic. His voyage…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Keynote Address at the 2022 Texas Democratic Party Johnson-Jordan Reception
Hyatt Regency AustinAustin, Texas 5:44 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening, Texas Democrats. Oh, it is good to be with you. Have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to be with all of you. Thank you all for what you are doing. I — you know what, Chairman, I had to…
