Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions that will further promote responsible American innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and protect people’s rights and safety. These steps build on the Administration’s strong record of leadership to ensure technology improves the lives of the American people, and break new ground in the federal government’s ongoing effort…
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Readout from NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson of Senior Administration Official Travel to Colombia
On Friday, July 22, Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer traveled to Colombia and met with President Ivan Duque, President-Elect Gustavo Petro, Vice President-Elect Francia Marquez, and Colombian elected officials. He was joined by National Security Advisor to the Vice President Phil Gordon, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols, and National…
A Proclamation on Religious Freedom Day, 2023
On Religious Freedom Day, we reflect on our right to practice, pray, and preach our faiths peacefully and openly. Across the country, we practice many different religions. We celebrate many different traditions. And we honor our faiths in many different ways and places — from churches, to mosques, to synagogues, to temples. This religious freedom…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Cuts Wasteful Spending on Big Pharma, Big Oil, and Other Special Interests, Cracks Down on Systemic Fraud, and Makes Programs More Cost Effective
The President’s FY 2025 Budget lays out President Biden’s plan to lower costs for families, invest in America and the American people, uphold the President’s commitment to protecting and strengthening Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the deficit. Alongside major reforms to the individual and corporate tax codes to ensure that the wealthy and big…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Cuts Wasteful Spending on Big Pharma, Big Oil, and Other Special Interests, Cracks Down on Systemic Fraud, and Makes Programs More Cost Effective
The President’s FY 2025 Budget lays out President Biden’s plan to lower costs for families, invest in America and the American people, uphold the President’s commitment to protecting and strengthening Medicare and Social Security, and reduce the deficit. Alongside major reforms to the individual and corporate tax codes to ensure that the wealthy and big…
OMB Releases Implementation Guidance Following President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
This week, President Biden signed a landmark Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. As the United States takes action to realize the tremendous promise of AI while managing its risks, the federal government will lead by example and provide a model for the responsible use of the…
The Retirement Security Rule – Strengthening Protections for Americans Saving for Retirement
Today, the Biden Administration is announcing a new rule proposed by the Department of Labor to close loopholes and ensure that the financial advice that Americans get for retirement is in their best interest. The rule would expand the existing fiduciary standard that commonly covers advice over purchasing securities like mutual funds, to include new…
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…
Remarks by President Biden on the Continued Battle for the Soul of the Nation
Independence National Historical ParkPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania (September 1, 2022) 8:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, please, if you have a seat, take it. I speak to you tonight from sacred ground in America: Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is where America made its Declaration of Independence to the world more than two centuries ago with…
