Today, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the leadership of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) in the Oval Office to discuss critical issues of shared importance, including combating anti-Asian hate, the American Jobs Plan, immigration and education policies. The President highlighted his recent Statement of Administration Policy that condemns in the strongest…
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Readout of Oval Office Meeting with Congressional Black Caucus Executive Leadership
Today, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted the executive leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the Oval Office to discuss topics of critical importance, including economic empowerment, voting rights, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and how the American Jobs Plan will advance racial equity and redress historic inequities.…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced their support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century – an investment that will make our economy more sustainable, resilient, and just. The President came into office promising to find common ground to get things done…
Fact Sheet: United States to Announce Commitments to the Generation Equality Forum
Today, the United States joined global partners – including governments, civil society, and the private sector – in making commitments to the Generation Equality Forum, reasserting U.S. leadership on gender equity and equality on the world stage. The Generation Equality Forum (GEF), convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of France and Mexico,…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President Biden — Address to a Joint Session of Congress
The Capitol Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. My fellow Americans. While the setting tonight is familiar, this gathering is…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Advances Expansion & Modernization of the Electric Grid
Departments of Energy and Transportation Announce New Actions to Upgrade America’s Power Infrastructure — Creating Jobs, Increasing Reliability, and Combating Climate Change Today, the White House is making announcements that underscore the Administration’s commitment to accelerating the needed expansion and modernization of America’s power infrastructure to build a more reliable electric grid, create good-paying, union…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Bipartisan House Members on USICA
This morning, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with a bipartisan group of House members – led by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Meeks and Ranking Member McCaul – at the White House to discuss the vital importance of investing in domestic sources of strength that will allow us to grow our economy, bolster the middle…
CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory Delivers Remarks During National Association of Environmental Professionals Conference
Today, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory delivered virtual remarks during the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Annual Conference. Chair Mallory’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow: Hello. Thank you for inviting me to join you today. I want to first thank the National Association of Environmental Professionals for hosting…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Accelerates Efforts to Create Jobs Making American Buildings More Affordable, Cleaner, and Resilient
Energy, GSA, and EPA Announce New Programs to Electrify Buildings, Invest $30M in America’s Workforce, and Save Consumers Money Today, the White House convened leaders from across the Administration to announce new federal investments in building energy efficiency and electrification, as well as new opportunities to modernize homes and businesses which will create good-paying, union…
Readout of Meeting with Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond and Key Business Groups on Historic Infrastructure Investments
Today, Senior Advisor and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond hosted a virtual roundtable with key business groups, including those representing Black, LGBTQ+, Hispanic, AAPI, women and small business leaders. Director Richmond discussed the historic investments proposed in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan and updated business leaders on the status of the…