Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing. President Biden took action his first day in office to return the United States to the Paris Agreement. Days later, on January 27,…
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Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing the Quad Leaders Summit and Bilateral Meeting with India
Via Teleconference (September 23, 2021) 5:47 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Thanks a lot, Grace. And thanks, everyone, for joining us this evening. Just to set us off with some ground rules, this call is on background, attributed to “senior administration officials.” And the contents of this call are embargoed until Friday, September 24th, at 6:00 a.m. …
CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory Opening Remarks During Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2021
Video of Remarks Can be Viewed Here Today, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory delivered virtual opening remarks for Capitol Hill Ocean Week 2021’s opening plenary, “Centering Justice and Equity in Ocean and Great Lakes Conservation.” Chair Mallory’s remarks can be read below and her remarks can be viewed here. Chair…
Remarks by President Biden in Briefing on the Impacts of the Recent Wildfire
2:30 P.M. PDT GOVERNOR NEWSOM: All right, well, let me — Mr. President, let me welcome you. And I was joking with the President. I said this — this has been my office pretty much the last 18 months, with COVID and all these wildfires. And, you know, I just wanted, once again, Mr. President —…
A Proclamation on National Forest Products Week, 2021
For thousands of years, humans have relied on forests for food, fuel, shelter, and medicine among other important uses. Today, forests support the livelihoods of people across the globe, providing jobs and an economic base for families and communities. In the United States, our forests are vital to our Nation, our people, and our economy. They provide wildlife habitat,…
President Biden Announces the Inaugural Members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this Council was a significant commitment announced by Vice President Harris on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, aimed at enhancing dialogue between United…
CEQ Welcomes Brenda Mallory as New Chair
WASHINGTON – Today, in a bipartisan vote, the United States Senate confirmed President Biden’s choice to lead the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Brenda Mallory. Mallory will serve as the 12th Chair of the White House CEQ. She will be the first African American to serve as CEQ Chair, a role that involves serving as the…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Richard L. Revesz, Nominee for Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, U.S Office of Management and Budget Nickolas H. Guertin, Nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, and…
Remarks by President Biden on New Actions to Protect U.S. Steel and Shipbuilding Industry from China’s Unfair Practices | Pittsburgh, PA
United Steelworkers HeadquartersPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Pittsburgh. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Robert, thank you for that introduction and for sharing your story about being a third-generation steelworker and a Marine Corps veteran. Where are you? Are you over on this side? There you are. Well, I want to thank you…
Statements on the Biden Administration’s Steps to Strengthen American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks
Today, automakers, the United Autoworkers (UAW), and other leaders, released statements on the Biden Administration’s steps to strengthen American leadership on clean cars and trucks: Joint Statement of Ford, GM, and Stellantis:“Today, Ford, GM and Stellantis announce their shared aspiration to achieve sales of 40-50% of annual U.S. volumes of electric vehicles (battery electric, fuel…
