Treasury DepartmentWashington, D.C 11:44 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon — or good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Please have a seat. Good morning. Good morning, good morning. It is my great pleasure to be here with Secretary Yellen and with all of you. We’re looking forward to a robust and in-depth conversation. And…
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Fact Sheet: New Innovation Agenda Will Electrify Homes, Businesses, and Transportation to Lower Energy Bills and Achieve Climate Goals
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing the development of a rapid innovation agenda to make equitable and efficient electric options available for everyone. Under President Biden’s leadership, the United Statesis leading a clean energy transition that’s made in America and leaves no one behind. President Biden’s bold actions to tackle the climate crisis are lowering…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at Day One Early Learning Community
Poughkeepsie, NY ***Thank you, Chanel. You are doing such amazing things for this community. And I know your daughter must be very proud. Secretary Cardona – Miguel, we do a lot of these events together. But it’s always incredible to see your commitment to our nation’s students – from our youngest to our oldest. Congressman Ryan, this…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, January 11, 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:26 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, hey! All right, good afternoon, everyone. Happy Monday. Okay. Q Monday? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Monday? Wednesday? See! (Laughter.) That is how my week is going. Q Do you mean previous Monday or next Monday? (Laughter.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Ahh, whatever Monday you want is yours.…
Statement of Dr. Alondra Nelson on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
Today, following the Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy head Dr. Alondra Nelson released the following statement: “In his first week in office, President Biden issued a directive to all Federal departments and agencies that started with this simple sentence: “It is the policy of my…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, February 23, 2023
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:33 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It is orange season — (laughter) — if you missed the memo yesterday. Okay. So, at the top, I want to say that our hearts go out to the family of Dylan Lyons, the…
FACT SHEET: On One-Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Care EO, the Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates New Progress toward Providing Care and Other Supportive Services for Workers
White House Hosts Event and Issues Call to Action to Government Leaders, Employers, and Others to Build on These Efforts During Care Workers Recognition Month and the Month of Action on Care, the Biden-Harris Administration will mark progress toward expanding access to care and other supportive services workers need to train for and stay in…
Fact Sheet: President Biden’s New Executive Actions Deliver Economic Relief for American Families and Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Crises
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the United States economy into an economic crisis. Across the country, more than 10 million Americans are unemployed, 14 million renters are behind on payments, and 29 million adults – and at least 8 million children – are struggling with food insecurity. Because of pervasive systemic racism and inequality in…
Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. (March 1, 2022) 9:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, and our First Lady and Second Gentleman, members of Congress and the Cabinet, Justices of the Supreme Court, my fellow Americans: Last year, COVID-19 kept us apart. This year, we’re finally together again. Tonight — (applause) — tonight we…
Remarks by President Biden on the Drawdown of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
East Room 2:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Earlier today, I was briefed by our senior military and national security leaders on the status of the drawdown of U.S. forces and allied forces in Afghanistan. When I announced our drawdown in April, I said we would be out by September, and we’re on…
