Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on DACA Day

Dreamers are Americans.  Many have spent most of their lives in the United States.  They live, study, work, and worship in our communities.  They have served on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In 2012, the Obama-Biden Administration created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.  Since that date, DACA has allowed more than…

Remarks by President Biden at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 46th Annual Gala

Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. (September 21, 2023) 8:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello.  (Applause.)  Whoa.  My Lord, this dinner gets bigger and bigger and bigger.  Thanks for inviting me.  (Applause.)  Please, have a seat if you have one.  If you don’t, come on up with me.   Adriano, thanks for that introduction. And…

Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Screening of the Film “Flamin’ Hot”

South Lawn 8:09 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY:  Hello.  Thank you.  And welcome to the White House. (Applause.)   It’s wonderful to see so many friends here today.  And can we get another round of applause for Mariachi Vagas — Vargas.  (Applause.)  THE PRESIDENT:  Where are they?  (Laughter.)  THE FIRST LADY:  This — this country is and has always been…

FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Latino Communities Across the Country

The Biden-Harris Administration continues to deliver for the Latino Community by expanding access to health care, lowering drug prices for seniors, providing student debt relief, creating well-paid jobs and lowering Hispanic unemployment to its lowest rate in history.   President Biden is leading the charge to ensure that all Latino families and communities can live…

Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure

THE PRESIDENT:  I’m going to be late to a very important date.  If I miss this — getting out to see my wife — I’m in trouble. Q    President Biden, how did your meeting on DACA go? THE PRESIDENT:  It went very well.  What I think we sh- — I think we should include in the reconciliation…

Remarks by President Biden at the 45th Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala to Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month

Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C. (September 15, 2022) 8:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello.  (Applause.)  Folks, this happens to be Nanette’s birthday.  (Applause.)  It’s hell when you turn 25, but you know.  (Laughter.) We have a tradition to the Biden family: We sing “Happy Birthday.”  So, let’s go.  Ready?  (Singing.)  Happy birthday to…

Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with Legislators on DACA

Today President Biden and Vice President Harris met with a group of Senators and House members who have been longtime leaders on immigration reform and integral partners in this work.  They discussed their shared support for Dreamers and the actions this Administration is taking to protect them, their livelihood, and their ability to stay in…

Readout of Oval Office Meeting With Six Dreamers

Today, President Biden met with six DACA recipients who work in health care, education, and agriculture to discuss their experiences on the frontlines of the pandemic. President Biden reiterated his support for Dreamers, TPS holders, farmworkers, and other essential immigrant workers. The President and the Dreamers also discussed the continued need for immigration reform and…

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