On National Equal Pay Day, we highlight the injustice of gender wage gaps by marking how far into this year women have to work, on average, to earn what men made last year. Over a lifetime, these inequities can amount to millions of dollars lost for women who do not receive the wages they…
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FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Marks the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Today, on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we celebrate the inclusion and access promoted by this landmark civil rights law for disabled Americans. Grounded in four core outcomes of full participation, equal opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency, the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in public accommodations,…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Recent Successes in Improving Customer Service and Delivery for Safety Net Benefits; Identifies Opportunities for States for Further Improvement
Millions of American families count on programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and child care to support their health, nutrition, and well-being. These programs have a proven record of supporting better life outcomes for parents and children alike. Beginning with the…
Mazen Basrawi
Mazen Basrawi serves as a Senior Advisor and White House Liaison to American Muslim Communities for the Office of Public Engagement and a Director for Partnerships and Global Engagement for the National Security Council. He is on detail from the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, where he has served for the last 14 years.…
FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Honors Our Nation’s Sacred Commitment to Veterans and Military Families
One of our country’s most sacred obligations is to care for America’s veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. Last year, the President delivered on this commitment by signing the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act), the most significant bill in American history to address…
FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Honors Our Nation’s Sacred Commitment to Veterans and Military Families
One of our country’s most sacred obligations is to care for America’s veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. Last year, the President delivered on this commitment by signing the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act), the most significant bill in American history to address…
Readout of Communities in Action: Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont
On March 14, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Office of Public Engagement hosted 35 local elected officials and community leaders from across the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont as part of its “Communities in Action” event series. During the half-day forum, senior Biden-Harris Administration officials highlighted the impacts of…
STATE FACT SHEETS: MAGA House Republicans’ Default on America Act Would Have Devastating Impacts Across America
Extreme bill would cut veterans’ health care, jeopardize public safety, and raise costs for families—even as House Republicans separately push for trillions in tax cuts skewed to the wealthy and big corporations Congressional Republicans are holding the nation’s full faith and credit hostage in an effort to impose devastating cuts that would hurt veterans, raise…
Remarks by President Biden at the U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 3:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you, Dr. Lori, for that introduction. You and your team deserve tremendous credit for what you’ve accomplished over these last two years. And a special hello to Eddie — Ed Kelly, my good friend. Ed, I can’t see you…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act Reception
Vice President’s ResidenceWashington, D.C. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, good evening. Welcome to the official residence of the Vice President of the United States. Welcome to all of you. What a wonderful sight to see. The Second Gentleman and I were so looking forward to this evening to welcome…
