Ten days ago, I sent to Congress an urgent proposal to provide needed military, economic, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The plan was substantial in size, because the need is substantial: we must stand by Ukraine as it defends itself from Russian aggression. The need is also urgent: I have nearly exhausted the resources given to…
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FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities Across the Country
President Biden and Vice President Harris celebrate the diversity of cultures, breadth of achievement, and remarkable contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities, while also recognizing the systemic barriers to equity, justice, and opportunity that still put the American dream out of reach for far too many AA and…
ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta Statement on DEA’s Move to Ensure Patients Can Continue to Begin Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder via Telehealth
Flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 public health emergency have improved access to treatment for opioid use disorder WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), issued a statement regarding the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed permanent rules for the prescription of controlled substances via telemedicine:…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:23 P.M. EDT Q (Laughter.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Can I be in on the joke? (Laughter.) No? All right. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So, yesterday, some of you asked for more on tomorrow’s visit — visit by the President of Israel. President Biden looks…
A Proclamation on National Health Center Week, 2023
Every year, our Nation’s nearly 1,400 federally funded community health centers provide critical, accessible, and affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care to over 30 million Americans. Spread across every State and territory, these vital health care centers help make real the promise that health care in this country should be a right, not a…
Statement by President Joe Biden on FDA and CDC Authorizing Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults
Today is another step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus. Following an independent scientific review by the Food and Drug Administration last week and today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Novavax’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine for adults has been authorized. We now have four safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines available to…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases Global Health Security Partnerships Annual Progress Report Demonstrating Results from United States Investments
The Biden-Harris Administration continues to prioritize global health security as a critical component of national biodefense. The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, mpox and other outbreaks in recent years, has demonstrated the catastrophic impacts infectious diseases can have on health, economies, and societies, regardless of where they start. The United States partners with…
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Clean Indoor Air Resources Indoor Air Quality EPA: Indoor Air Quality EPA: Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19) EPA: Ventilation and Coronavirus (COVID-19) EPA: Air Cleaners, HVAC Filters, and Coronavirus (COVID-19) CDC: Interactive Ventilation Tool The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Scientific Findings Resource Bank CDC: Ventilation in Buildings OSHA: Ventilation in the Workplace OSHA: Improving Indoor…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Former President Sebastián Piñera of Chile
Jill and I join the people of Chile in grieving the tragic loss of former President Sebastián Piñera of Chile. Driven by a sense of passion and purpose, President Piñera was committed to forging a more secure and prosperous future for Chile. He worked tirelessly to grow Chile’s economy and advocate for his nation on…
Press Briefing By Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre And Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:26 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, so today is National Coming Out Day. And so, I wanted to start by sharing my own coming out story. Like so many in the LGBTQ community, coming out wasn’t an easy thing to…
