By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, …
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Statement from President Joe Biden on the Situation in Sudan
Today, on my orders, the United States military conducted an operation to extract U.S. Government personnel from Khartoum. I am proud of the extraordinary commitment of our Embassy staff, who performed their duties with courage and professionalism and embodied America’s friendship and connection with the people of Sudan. I am grateful for the unmatched skill…
Readout of White House Convening with Owners of $1 Trillion in Worker’s Capital to Promote Strong Labor Standards
Today, National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su convened asset owners representing over $1 trillion in public and pension fund capital who have committed to strong labor standards in their private equity investments. The White House also launched an initiative to promote strong labor commitments among funds, assets managers, and…
Memorandum on Presidential Determination and Certification with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008
Presidential DeterminationNo. 2023-01 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Presidential Determination and Certification with Respect to the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 Pursuant to section 404 of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 (22 U.S.C. 2370c-1) (CSPA), I hereby: Determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to…
Executive Order on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. My Administration is committed to protecting and supporting Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and to honoring our trust and treaty obligations to Tribal…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Devastating Tornado Deaths in Mississippi
Jill and I are praying for those who have lost loved ones in the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi and for those whose loved ones are missing. The images from across Mississippi are heartbreaking. While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage, we know that many of our fellow Americans are not only grieving for…
Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. On my first day in office, I signed Executive Order 13985 of January 20, 2021 (Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Devastating Weekend Storms
Jill and I are praying for everyone impacted by the devastating storms this weekend. While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage, we know families across America are mourning the loss of loved ones, desperately waiting for news of others fighting for their lives, and sorting through the rubble of their homes and…
Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure
South Lawn 11:47 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President, is there any — is there any action that you can take on guns? Or do you think it’s all up to Congress at this point? THE PRESIDENT: I have gone the full extent of my executive authority to do, on my own, anything about guns. Q Will you…
Memorandum on Conserving the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Pacific Remote Islands
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE SUBJECT: Conserving the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Pacific Remote Islands In the middle of the Pacific Ocean lie Howland, Baker, Jarvis, and Wake Islands; Johnston and Palmyra Atolls; and Kingman…