This week Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo marked a major milestone in the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act, part of President Biden’s Invest in America agenda which will help rebuild our manufacturing and supply chains here at home and strengthen our national security. The Commerce Department released the notice of funding opportunity laying out the guardrails…
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FACT SHEET: How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Small Businesses
By signing the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to build an economy that works for working families and small businesses. The Inflation Reduction Act makes urgent investments to lower prescription drug costs, health care costs, and energy costs to create opportunities for America’s 33 million small businesses and innovative startups.…
Readout of White House Meeting on Child Care to Mark Black History Month
Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, Director of the Gender Policy Council Jennifer Klein, and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin were joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Representative Ayanna Pressley, and national leaders to celebrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to support Black children, families, and early educators…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hosts White House Methane Summit to Tackle Dangerous Climate Pollution, while Creating Good-Paying Jobs and Protecting Community Health
New Cabinet-level White House Methane Task Force will strengthen interagency and multi-stakeholder action to dramatically reduce methane emissions. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will convene the first ever White House Methane Summit around the urgent need to dramatically reduce methane emissions, especially from leaks in the oil and gas sector, as a way to protect public…
Statement from President Joe Biden on Hanwha Q CELLS Announcement
Today’s Hanwha Q CELLS announcement to make the largest solar investment in U.S. history is a big deal for Georgia’s working families and the American economy. And, this investment is a direct result of my economic plan and the Inflation Reduction Act. Hanwha’s Q CELLS investment will create thousands of good-paying jobs in Georgia, many…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese En Route Phoenix, Arizona
Aboard Air Force One En Route Phoenix, Arizona 12:31 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: So we’re pleased to be joined by the National Economic Council Director, Brian Deese, today — right behind me. I’ll give you — I’ll give a quick overview and then turn over — turn over the floor, or the aisle, over to…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Senior Advisor for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta at the CERAWeek Luncheon Keynote and Fireside Chat
March 6, 2023 Thank you so much, Dan. It’s great to be here at CERAWeek. It’s no secret that the energy industry is changing. In these halls, experts are showcasing innovative energy technologies… clean hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, direct air capture. Just a few years ago, many of these technologies were considered no more than…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House
Jill and I congratulate Kevin McCarthy on his election as Speaker of the House. The American people expect their leaders to govern in a way that puts their needs above all else, and that is what we need to do now. As I said after the midterms, I am prepared to work with Republicans when I can and voters made…
Remarks by National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard Assessing the U.S. Recovery at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY It is good to join you for this discussion on the U.S. recovery. Given the unprecedented nature of the pandemic downturn, policymakers and experts are actively assessing the state of our recovery and the contribution of policy. That is especially true here at the Peterson Institute, which has made important contributions…
Readout from Communities in Action: Building A Better Pennsylvania
Today, the President spoke with nearly 50 elected officials and community leaders from across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania during the White House “Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania” event. The half-day forum was hosted by the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Office of Public Engagement and featured senior Biden-Harris Administration officials, including Second…
