From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has been fully committed to supporting Puerto Rico’s recovery and renewal. President Biden has long believed that Puerto Rico, and the more than 3 million American citizens who call it home, deserves to be treated with dignity, equality, and respect, with good…
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Remarks by President Biden in Roundtable with CEOS on the Economy
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 2:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. Can they hear me up on the stage there? Well, let me begin by saying I apologize for being a little late. There’s a vote going on right now that I’ve a mild interest in. (Laughs.) And I apologize for keeping you…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on the Administration’s Efforts to Mark Equal Pay Day
6:34 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thanks so much for joining us today. My name is [senior administration official]. This call will be on background and attributable to “senior administration officials.” The contents will be embargoed until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow. By participating in the call, you’re agreeing to those terms. First, to start, I’ll pass it to [senior…
Listening to the American People
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) led a yearlong process to seek and distill input from people across the country – from impacted communities to industry stakeholders to technology developers to other experts across fields and sectors, as well as policymakers across the Federal government – on the issue of algorithmic…
President Biden Announces Key Regional Appointments for USDA, HHS, EPA, and HUD
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key regional roles at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Health and Human Services (HHS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Kyle Wilkens, USDA State Director, Rural Development, Missouri Rhiannon Hampson, USDA…
FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan Supports Small Businesses
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses struggled to grow and compete globally as a result of the U.S.’ aging infrastructure, constrained workforce, and tax code that benefits large, multi-national corporations. Prior to the pandemic, more than half of small business owners said infrastructure investments are crucial to the success of their business, 7…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates First Anniversary of the Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council
One year ago today, on International Women’s Day, President Biden issued an Executive Order establishing the White House Gender Policy Council and charged it with leading a government-wide effort to advance gender equity and equality both at home and abroad. In the year since, the Biden-Harris Administration laid out an ambitious agenda in the…
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…
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…
Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
General Motors’ Factory ZERODetroit, Michigan 5:18 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Detroit. (Applause.) It’s great to be back. Before I begin, I just want to mention three pieces of good news today. First, two of the leading rating agencies on Wall Street confirmed today — not a liberal think tank, two Wall Street outfits —…
