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…
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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…
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. …
Remarks by President Biden on the September Jobs Report and National Manufacturing Day
Roosevelt Room 12:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks. How are you? Q Pretty good. How are you? THE PRESIDENT: Good news today: This morning, we learned the economy created 336,000 jobs in September alone. That means, since I’ve taken office, we’ve created 13.9 million new jobs. You’ve heard me say it before; I’m going…
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…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts to End HIV/AIDS At Home and Abroad
On World AIDS Day, we reflect on all those lost globally and in the U.S. from AIDS-related illnesses, honor the more than 38 million individuals living with HIV, and celebrate the remarkable gains we have made battling this disease. The Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to implementing the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) announced last year and achieving…
Remarks by President Biden at the 2023 International Association of Fire Fighters Legislative Conference
Hyatt Regency Capitol HillWashington, D.C. 12:17 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks, Mike. I appreciate it very much. Please, have a seat if there’s one for you to have. (Laughter.) I said that early on in my presidency. I said, “Have a seat.” And then the press — there were…
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…
Bill Signed: S. 189
On Friday, October 8, 2021, the President signed into law: S. 189, the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2021,” which provides for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans’ disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation beneficiaries equal to the Social Security COLA. Thank you to Senators Thune, Schatz, Blumenthal, Sinema, Hassan, Tester, Hirono, Murray,…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Opening Remarks at White House Equity Convening
As Prepared For Delivery: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining this White House convening on equity. I’m Susan Rice, President Biden’s Domestic Policy Advisor. I have the responsibility and privilege of driving the President’s domestic policy agenda in the White House and across the federal government, from health care to economic mobility to rural…
