REMARKS AS PREPARED Thank you, Vivian. I’m grateful to you, Cecilia, and everyone at the Aspen Institute for spotlighting President Biden’s competition agenda. It’s great to be here. A little over a year ago, President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order on Competition. That day, he articulated both the opportunity and the challenge. “The heart…
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Remarks by President Biden at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner HarborBaltimore, Maryland 6:42 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Good to see you all. And it’s good — it’s good to be almost home. (Laughter.) Leader Jeffries, thank you for your partnership and your leadership. And, Pete, thanks for organizing this retreat and having me here. You know, she…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Administration’s Historic Commitment to Worker Organizing and Empowerment
Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 JATCPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Can we please give it up for William? (Applause.) You know, I was — I was backstage listening to you, William. And when I listened to you — we had a minute to talk earlier — and…
What They Are Reading in the States: New Major Manufacturing and Infrastructure Announcements Power Week Two of President Biden’s Investing in America Tour
From Portland Maine to Portland Oregon, Americans across the country are reading about how investments driven by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda are delivering economic opportunity and creating jobs in their communities. Kicking off week two of his Administration’s Investing in America Tour, President Biden spoke directly to Minnesotans on the clean manufacturing boom…
FACT SHEET: Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Advancing Economic and Public Health Opportunities for Communities of Color
A little over a month ago, the President announced the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework—a bipartisan agreement to make the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. This week, the Senate is considering the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a once-in-a-generation investment in our infrastructure. The bipartisan infrastructure agreement will grow…
FACT SHEET: How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Advancing Educational Equity
As Schools Reopen, Vital PK-12 Investments Will Address Disparities, Build Back Our Schools on a Stronger and More Equitable Foundation, and Enable America to Compete Globally The last year and a half have been extraordinarily challenging for America’s students. As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to helping every…
REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS ON INVESTING IN BROADBAND
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:55 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Madam President.Good morning to everyone. Secretary Gina Raimondo, Secretary Deb Haaland, I want to thank you both, on behalf of the President and myself, for your leadership. I have watched closely as you have taken the helm at the Department of Commerce…
Report on the U.S. Strategy for Addressing the Root causes of Migration in Central America
Vice President Harris launched the Root Causes Strategy on July 29, 2021, to align U.S. Government efforts to address the economic, governance, and security drivers of irregular migration from Central America. Tackling the persistent challenges that drive irregular migration requires sustained political will and cooperation across a broad range of stakeholders to foster long-term development…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Across the Country
For generations, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPIs) have faced entrenched disparities, discrimination, and inequitable barriers to reaching the American dream. President Biden and Vice President Harris know that America’s future prosperity and global leadership is tied to the success of individuals, families, and communities. As we recover from the pandemic…
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, EPA, and FEMA
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden appointed the following individuals to serve in key regional leadership roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at the Department of Homeland Security: Amy Knapp Pettit, UDSA State Executive Director, Farm Service Agency, Alaska Janice…
