Administration Makes Essential Workers Eligible for Vaccinations at Community Health Centers in Federal CHC Vaccination Program Administration Also Announces New Program to Vaccinate Dialysis Patients Nationwide As part of President Biden’s continued efforts to ensure COVID-19 vaccines reach all people and all communities, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing a series of actions to expand access…
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Gender Policy Council
The Gender Policy Council (GPC) was established by President Biden to advance gender equity and equality in both domestic and foreign policy development and implementation. The GPC covers a range of issues—including economic security, health, gender-based violence and education—with a focus on gender equity and equality, and particular attention to the barriers faced by women…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 12:34 P.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Well, thank you for joining us today. Today we’ll get a state-of-the-pandemic update from Dr. Walensky, and Dr. Fauci will highlight the latest science. But first, I want to start with the important announcement the President made yesterday. We reached our 100 million shots goal in just 58…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:18 A.M. EST MR. ZIENTS: Thank you everybody for joining us today. Today, we will get a state-of-the-pandemic update from Dr. Walensky, Dr. Fauci will highlight the latest science, and Dr. Nunez-Smith will discuss our focus on equity. But first, I want to start by giving an overview of the President’s address to…
Executive Order on Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Advancing gender equity and equality is a matter of human rights, justice, and fairness. It is also a strategic imperative that reduces poverty and promotes economic growth, increases…
Fact Sheet: President Biden to Sign Executive Orders Establishing the White House Gender Policy Council and Ensuring Education Free from Sexual Violence
Biden-Harris Administration establishes a government-wide focus on uplifting the rights of women and girls in the United States and around the world The full participation of all people – including women and girls – across all aspects of our society is essential to the economic well-being, health, and security of our nation and of the…
Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy. Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected and defended. But many…
Fact Sheet: President Biden to Sign Executive Order to Promote Voting Access
On this day in 1965, state troopers beat and tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protestors crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The protestors were seeking justice and to ensure their right to vote would not be denied. At the head of the march were former Congressman John Lewis and Rev. Hosea Williams. As the…
Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership
Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership“It is in the shared interest of the United States and Canada to revitalize and expand our historic alliance and steadfast friendship to overcome the daunting challenges of today and realize the full potential of the relationship into the future. The Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership announced today establishes…
FACT SHEET: The United States-Canada Partnership
The United States and Canada share a unique bond. As friends, neighbors, NATO Allies and partners, this relationship is deeply rooted in our shared values, our shared history and our shared vision for the future. From national security to global affairs to environmental protection to free trade, our two countries work closely together. Our bilateral…
