This afternoon, President Biden convened a call with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and the CEOs of two of the largest utilities in the Gulf Coast, Leo Denault of Entergy and Tom Fanning of Southern Company, as well as Tom Kuhn, the CEO of Edison Electric Institute, an association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric…
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Remarks by President Biden After a Briefing on the Federal Response to the Severe Weather that Impacted Several U.S. States
Oval Office 12:18 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, folks, as you can see, I just met with my team here. And Secretary Mayorkas of Homeland Security and — and my — my FEMA Administrator, Criswell, they were on the ground in Kentucky yesterday. And I asked for a detailed briefing on what they were able to…
Wide Range of Constituencies Applaud President Biden’s State of the Union Address
In his first State of the Union, the President spoke directly to the American people about his vision to build a better America. He reminded the country that our best days lie ahead, and that his Presidency is about giving everyone a fair shot – because when given half a shot, ordinary people can do…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, September 23, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:50 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Friday. Okay, a couple things at the top. So, yesterday, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a non-profit organization representing more than 60,000 physicians, sounded the alarm about a nationwide abortion ban proposed by Republican officials that would put doctors in…
Remarks by President Biden on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Great Lakes Restoration
The ShipyardsLorain, Ohio 12:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. They’re all for Marcy. God love you, kiddo. You’re the best. Before I begin, I want to just point out I was having a –just sitting and talking for a second with the Director…
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: The Biden-Harris Administration’s America the Beautiful Challenge Garners Praise from Philanthropy, Conservation, Hunting and Fishing, Environmental, Outdoor Recreation, and Equity Leaders
The Biden-Harris Administration launched a $1 billion America the Beautiful Challenge this week that will leverage Federal conservation and restoration investments with private and philanthropic contributions to accelerate land, water, and wildlife conservation efforts across the country. The America the Beautiful Challenge is anchored by an initial commitment of $440 million of Federal resources over…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide of Japan
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide of Japan at the G7 to discuss shared challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the world, including COVID-19, climate change, North Korea, China, and preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. President Biden affirmed his support for strengthening our alliance, extending U.S.-Japan cooperation…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
2:47 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughter.) Hi. Hello. Thanks, Weijia. All right. A couple of things at the top before we get going. The President has been receiving updates on the wildfires that have already scorched over 500,000 acres across the Texas Panhandle. We are…
Remarks by President Biden on Efforts to Address Global Transportation Supply Chain Bottlenecks
East Room 2:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, sit down. Thank you. Well, good afternoon, everyone. I know you’re hearing a lot about something called “supply chains” and how hard it is to get a range of things from a toaster to sneakers to a bicycle to bedroom furniture. And that’s why, back in February,…
About Chair Mallory
Brenda Mallory was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 14, 2021 and sworn in as the 12th Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). She is the first African American to serve in this position. As Chair, she advises the President on environmental and natural resources policies that improve, preserve, and protect…