In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed October 9th the first Fire Prevention Day, calling on the public to learn more about the risks of deadly fires and commemorating the thousands who had lost their lives to these tragedies. More than a century later, our Nation observes Fire Prevention Week by renewing our commitment to…
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A Proclamation on National Rural Health Day, 2023
America’s rural communities are indispensable to who we are as a Nation, where over 60 million people who live in rural America fuel our economy and help forge our future. On National Rural Health Day, we recommit to investing in rural communities and delivering affordable, quality health care so that generations of rural…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Initiative to Tackle Unsheltered Homelessness
Today, the Biden-Harris administration will announce the launch of ALL INside, a first-of-its-kind initiative to address unsheltered homelessness across the country. ALL INside is a key part of All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, which set a bold goal to reduce homelessness 25 percent by 2025 and ultimately build a…
A Proclamation on Black Maternal Health Week, 2023
Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives. It is an urgent call for action. Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. This…
The Labor Market Recovery Has Been Strong Across the Country
The U.S. labor market recovered rapidly from the 2020 recession. Since January 2021, the economy has added over 14 million jobs, while the unemployment rate reached a 50-year low with record lows for Black workers, workers with disabilities, and workers without a high school diploma. President Biden has prioritized the labor market recovery by signing…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Action to Accelerate America’s Clean Transportation Future
Leading U.S. Companies Join the Federal Government in Drive to Make Business Travel Cleaner, Save Taxpayer Dollars, Tackle the Climate Crisis, and Boost American Manufacturing As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to build a clean transportation future, today the Administration is announcing new public and private commitments to boost access to electric vehicles (EVs),…
Remarks by President Biden on his Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
Finishing Trades InstitutePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 2:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Philadelphia! Now, before I get going — hey, everybody. How are you? (Applause.) “Moms Demand Action.” We’re going to get action. Hey, you know, what? His mom is watching — Tina. Tina, I don’t know — I wish you were here. I could meet you. …
A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2024
This National Black History Month, we celebrate the vast contributions of Black Americans to our country and recognize that Black history is American history and that Black culture, stories, and triumphs are at the core of who we are as a Nation. The soul of America is what makes us unique…
Remarks of Alexander Macgillivray at the State of the Net Conference
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you for that kind introduction, Shane. And thank you to State of the Net for having me here today. It’s great to be back here and see all of you. It is not every day I get to be around a collection of techie-policy-legal folks. We are a rare…
Remarks by President Biden at the White House Tribal Nations Summit
Department of the InteriorWashington, D.C. 2:11 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. Thank you, Assistant Secretary Newland, for that introduction. Please be seated. (Laughter.) And thanks for — thanks for all the Tribal leaders here. I want to say how much I appreciate your efforts for being here. You know, we’re grateful that you…
