Today, President Biden announced key members of his economic team, including Lael Brainard to serve as Director of the National Economic Council and his intent to nominate Jared Bernstein as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. Additionally, the President named Bharat Ramamurti, who currently serves as Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, to…
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A Proclamation on National Women’s Health Week, 2023
During National Women’s Health Week, our Nation recommits to improving the health and well-being of women and girls across America and encouraging them to make their health a priority. The White House officially observed its first National Women’s Health Week in 2010, the same year we passed the landmark Affordable Care Act. …
OSTP Director Prabhakar Represents United States at G7 Science and Technology Ministerial Meeting
From May 12-14, 2023, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Arati Prabhakar represented the United States and Biden-Harris Administration as Head of Delegation at the Group of Seven (G7) Science and Technology Ministerial Meeting in Sendai, Japan. Director Prabhakar participated with ministers from Japan, Italy, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation on Protecting Reproductive Rights
Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 3:54 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. (Applause.) MS. BUSH: Well, having one of those “how did I get here?” moments. I think all-girls school really began the confidence required to come up here and interview two incredible women such as yourselves. And I want to thank you on behalf…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Recovery-Ready Workplaces and Strengthen Our Economy
As part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda, Google and Governor Sununu join the White House in releasing new guidance and call-to-action for employers and state governments to strengthen whole-of- society response to address the opioid epidemic Washington, D.C. – As part of President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy and Unity Agenda efforts to beat the…
A Proclamation on National Voter Registration Day, 2022
The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy — it defines us as Americans and serves as the cornerstone of our liberty. With it, anything is possible in America; without it, nothing is. It is a legacy passed down by our greatest leaders — a legacy which provides each one of us with…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nancy G. Abudu, of Georgia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Beverly Baldwin Martin, retired. Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo…
Biden-Harris Administration Memorializes Transgender Day of Remembrance
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, the Biden-Harris Administration mourns those we lost in the deadliest year on record for transgender Americans, as well as the countless other transgender people—disproportionately transgender women and girls of color—who face brutal violence, discrimination, and harassment. At least 46 transgender Americans were killed by acts of fatal violence to…
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia at Arrival Ceremony
10:25 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, Mr. Prime Minister — (applause) — and Jodie, distinguished guests, and all of Australia out on the lawn: Welcome. Welcome and good morning — or, as you would say, g’day. You know, it’s an honor to welcome you all to the White House as we celebrate the enduring alliance…
“I feel for you, but…”: How Improved Data Will Support the LGBTQI+ Community
By Meghan Maury, OSTP Senior Policy Advisor for Data Science What we choose to measure matters. That’s why we are working together to build a Federal Evidence Agenda on LGBTQI+ Equity and why we’re asking for your help to make sure we get it right. I remember the first time I went to the office…
