Sam Berger, OIRA Associate Administrator Today, OIRA is releasing a report summarizing the progress we have made working with agencies and members of the public in identifying and reducing burdens that individuals, families, and small businesses face every day when interacting with government programs. Every year, billions in Congressionally authorized government benefits goes unclaimed—as much…
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A Proclamation on National Grandparents Day, 2024
For so many Americans, grandparents are the first people they look to for comfort, love, and guidance. Grandparents carry family wisdom, share their stories, and are the core of their families. On National Grandparents Day, we give thanks to grandparents and recognize their continuing contributions to our Nation. Throughout my life,…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Support Black Disabled Americans
Black Americans with disabilities are deserving of dignity, respect, and equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Black History Month celebrates the resilience and talents of Black people, including Black disabled people. This country was founded upon the idea that all people are created equal and should be treated equally. However, it is important to…
President Biden Announces an Additional $9 Billion in Student Debt Relief for 125,000 Americans
President Biden has long believed that college should be a ticket to the middle class, not a burden that weighs on families. That’s why from day one, his Administration has taken unprecedented steps to fix the broken student loan system, make college more affordable, and bring the promise of higher education in reach for more…
A Proclamation on National First Responders Day, 2023
Every day, Americans across the country witness the absolute courage and selfless sacrifice of our first responders. Whether they are police officers and sheriff’s deputies protecting our communities; firefighters running into burning buildings; or emergency medical technicians, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, 988 crisis responders, and other public health workers providing emergency care, these heroes…
First Lady Jill Biden Announces “Girls Leading Change” Honorees
In celebration of International Day of the Girl, the First Lady is honoring 15 young women who are leading change and shaping a brighter future in communities across the United States Today, in honor of International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden will celebrate 15 young women leaders, selected by the White House…
FACT SHEET: On Second Anniversary, President Biden’s Bipartisan PACT Act Delivers Benefits to More Than 1 Million Veterans and Survivors across all 50 States and U.S. Territories
Two years ago, President Biden signed the landmark bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act into law, enacting the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans and their survivors in more than 30 years. Named in honor of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson,…
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Judith Heumann
Judy Heumann was a trailblazer – a rolling warrior – for disability rights in America. After her school principal said she couldn’t enter Kindergarten because she was using a wheelchair, Judy dedicated the rest of her life to fighting for the inherent dignity of people with disabilities. Her courage and fierce advocacy resulted in the Rehabilitation…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Creates Opportunity, Advances Equity
Since taking office, the President has fought to create opportunity and advance equity—not as a one-year project, but as part of a sustained commitment to make the promise of America real for every American, including communities of color, rural communities, women and girls, Tribal communities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and communities impacted by persistent…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Creates Opportunity, Advances Equity
Since taking office, the President has fought to create opportunity and advance equity—not as a one-year project, but as part of a sustained commitment to make the promise of America real for every American, including communities of color, rural communities, women and girls, Tribal and territorial communities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and communities impacted…
