Readout: Office of National Cyber Director Hosts Roundtable on “The State of Cybersecurity in the Black Community”

In celebration of Black History Month, Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden hosted a roundtable today at the White House entitled “The State of Cybersecurity in the Black Community.” Guests from the cybersecurity ecosystem, including non-profits, academia, the private sector, government, and community advocates, discussed access to good-paying jobs, growth of small, disadvantaged businesses, and…

Readout: National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. Visits Fayetteville to Encourage Veterans, Military-Connected Spouses, and Community College Students to Pursue Good-Paying Jobs in Cyber

Visit Highlights Thriving North Carolina Cyber Workforce Ecosystem March 20, 2024 Today in Fayetteville, N.C., National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. continued the National Cyber Workforce & Education Strategy Roadshow at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) spotlighting important work in the Tar Heel State encouraging veterans, military-connected spouses, and students who don’t necessarily have a…

FACT SHEET: The Biden-⁠Harris Administration Marks the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Today, on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we celebrate the inclusion and access promoted by this landmark civil rights law for disabled Americans. Grounded in four core outcomes of full participation, equal opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency, the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in public accommodations,…

A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2022

During National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate the workers of America — the best in the world — and lift up the importance of apprenticeship programs run by unions, employers, and other organizations.  These programs train workers to hone a skill and craft that is going to rebuild America for the 21st century. For many workers,…

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Progress in Lowering Internet Costs for Families, Funding to Expand High Speed Internet Access

Over 16 million households now saving $500 million per month, thanks to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Vice President announces over $175 million for Minority Serving institutions to connect more young Americans with affordable, high-speed internet  High-speed internet has become an essential tool to access education, healthcare, and work. Still, too many are left without high-speed…

President Biden Announces Federal Communications Commission Nominees

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Anna M. Gomez, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Communications CommissionAnna M. Gomez is a telecommunications attorney with extensive experience in domestic and international communications law and policy. Gomez serves as a Senior…

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration and Civic Nation Bring Together Over 300 National and Community Organizations to Help Students and Families Cut Costs and Access Affordable High-Speed Internet

Access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity to fully participate in today’s society. Still, many students and families go without high-speed internet because of the cost, while others are forced to cut back on other essentials to pay their monthly internet bill. That’s why President Biden and Vice…

FACT SHEET: White House Competition Council Announces New Actions to Lower Costs and Marks Second Anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Competition

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Initiatives to Lower Food, Rental Housing, and Other Costs and Updated Guidance Regarding Enforcement of Antitrust Laws in the Modern Economy Promoting competition to lower costs and support small businesses and entrepreneurs is a central part of Bidenomics. When President Biden took office, four decades of misguided economic philosophy had led…

FACT SHEET: President Biden and Vice President Harris Reduce High-Speed Internet Costs for Millions of Americans

Biden-Harris Administration Secures Commitments from 20 Internet Providers to Cut Prices and Increase Speeds High-speed internet service is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But too many families go without high-speed internet because of the cost or have to cut back on other essentials to make their monthly internet service payments. Lowering prices—including the cost…

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