On July 5, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will award the Medal of Honor to four U.S. Army Soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War: Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro (posthumous), Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and retired Major John J. Duffy. Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro will…
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Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 1104, 3301, and 3302 of title 5, United States Code, and in order to strengthen the Federal workforce by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. …
Life After Default
By Chair Cecilia Rouse, Ernie Tedeschi, Martha Gimbel, and Bradley Clark The credit of the United States is built on centuries of stability and responsibility. This country has never intentionally defaulted on its obligations because of the debt limit. But the U.S. Treasury Department estimates that it will have very limited resources to avoid doing…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Government
Today, President Biden signed an Executive Order to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal workforce. This Executive Order reaffirms that the United States is at its strongest when our Nation’s public servants reflect the full diversity of the American people. Even with decades of progress building a Federal workforce that looks…
Remarks by President Biden on Actions to Address the Climate Crisis
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 10:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Well, I told Ritika: When she’s president, don’t forget me. (Laughter.) Ritika, thank you for that introduction and your beautiful artwork. You all see the artwork? Can you see it up here? It’s on the right side; I don’t know if…
Remarks by Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall at the 30th Anniversary of The National Guard’s State Partnership Program
General Hokanson – thank you for your lifetime of service and leadership. And to all the Army and Air National Guard personnel here – thank you for your continuing and critical service to our nation. You’re uniquely positioned within our Joint Force, serving both community and country. Under your State Active Duty and Title 32…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention
Apostolic Church of GodChicago, Illinois 3:00 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. I said to the Congressman: I didn’t know he could preach like that. (Applause.) Oh, good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank the Congressman for that extraordinary presentation — (applause) — and for his…
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Final Guidance to Improve Regulatory Analysis
Today, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is issuing revisions to Circular A-4, the government-wide guidance on regulatory analysis. These revisions will help ensure that agencies analyze the consequences of regulations using the most up-to-date economic and scientific understandings. While much of Circular A-4—which was originally issued in 2003 and which has not…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Make Our Communities Safer and Advance Effective, Accountable Policing
A young Black man should not have to fear for his life when stopped for an alleged traffic violation. And no one should have to put their life on the line to stop a mass shooter. At the State of the Union, Mrs. RowVaughn Wells and Mr. Rodney Wells, Tyre Nichols’ mother and stepfather, will…
FACT SHEET: How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Advancing Educational Equity
As Schools Reopen, Vital PK-12 Investments Will Address Disparities, Build Back Our Schools on a Stronger and More Equitable Foundation, and Enable America to Compete Globally The last year and a half have been extraordinarily challenging for America’s students. As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to helping every…
