This afternoon, the President and Vice President joined a meeting with chairs and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Congressional Women’s Caucus, and White House senior staff to discuss continued progress on negotiations for the Build Back Better Act. Their conversations centered on…
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FACT SHEET: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda Present Bright Future for Solar Power, Good Jobs, and More Affordable Energy
New Department of Energy Issue Brief Details How Solar Investments Create Good-Paying Jobs and Reduce Consumer Costs for Energy Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a new issue brief that details a bright future for solar power, good jobs, and affordable energy in the United States. President Biden’s proposed investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
FACT SHEET: President Biden and G7 Leaders Launch Build Back Better World (B3W) Partnership
The United States is rallying the world’s democracies to deliver for our people, meet the world’s biggest challenges, and demonstrate our shared values Today President Biden met with G7 leaders to discuss strategic competition with China and commit to concrete actions to help meet the tremendous infrastructure need in low- and middle-income countries. Build Back…
Remarks by President Biden and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Before Bilateral Meeting
United Nations HeadquartersNew York, New York 11:54 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BIDEN: (In progress.) …really positive, particularly you stepping in to access grain out of Ukraine and Russia. And — but there’s so much more we can do, I think. We’re — we’re prepared. And it wasn’t hyperbole what I was suggesting when I spoke. There…
A Month of Action: Celebrating Black History Month and Championing Diversity in STEM
Over the past three years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have leveraged the full force of the federal government to advance equity and open America’s possibilities for all Black Americans. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) works to bring the President’s goals to life by harnessing the power of science,…
Remarks by President Biden at Community Engagement with Residents Impacts by Wildfires
Lahaina Civic CenterLahaina, Hawaii 2:25 P.M. HST THE PRESIDENT: Aloha. AUDIENCE: Aloha. THE PRESIDENT: As I’ve heard various people on the island speak today, I’m reminded of a phrase that — of a tradition in my house. Because we’re always so busy, over the last 25 years, whenever my daughter or my sons, when they…
The American Rescue Plan (ARP): Top Highlights from 3 Years of Recovery
The American Rescue Plan has led to a historic recovery across the country, with 15 million jobs created and the longest streak of sub-4% unemployment in more than 50 years. It’s led to a recovery where more Americans are working than ever before and more Americans are taking the act of faith of starting a…
Statement from Press Secretary Jen Psaki
Senator Manchin’s comments this morning on FOX are at odds with his discussions this week with the President, with White House staff, and with his own public utterances. Weeks ago, Senator Manchin committed to the President, at his home in Wilmington, to support the Build Back Better framework that the President then subsequently announced. Senator…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Support for Tribal Small Businesses as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy – employing half of all private sector workers and growing our economy from the middle-out and bottom-up in every corner of the United States, including in Indian Country. Tribal communities and Native-owned small businesses, however, were disproportionately hard hit by the pandemic, including a roughly 40% decline…
Remarks by President Biden at Chiefs of Mission Reception
East Room 5:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! Please. I look around this room and think, “What the hell happened to my administration? Why aren’t you here permanently in Washington?” (Laughter.) I need help. All kidding aside, you are — I don’t know if you fully understand how much you’ve done. Seriously, think…
