Today, on Equal Pay Day, we celebrate how far we have come—and how far we have yet to go—in closing the gender pay gap. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, America has seen an unprecedented—and equitable—economic recovery, building back an economy that is the strongest in the world. Women’s labor force participation is the highest it has…
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2022
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the essential contributions to our workplaces, economy, and Nation made by disabled Americans and recommit to promoting equal opportunity for all people. For far too long in this country, employers could refuse to hire you if you were disabled. Stores could turn you away. If you used a…
M-24-08 Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
View or download as a PDF. December 21, 2023 M-24-08 MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM: Shalanda D. Young, Director SUBJECT: Strengthening Digital Accessibility and the Management of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act On this page: I. INTRODUCTION This memorandum provides guidance to help agencies advance digital accessibility by maintaining an…
FACT SHEET: Marking the Three-Year Anniversary of the National Security Memorandum on Revitalizing America’s Foreign Policy and National Security Workforce, Institutions, and Partnerships
Three years ago, on February 4, 2021, President Biden signed the historic National Security Memorandum on Revitalizing America’s Foreign Policy and National Security Workforce, Institutions, and Partnerships (NSM-3). Our foreign policy and national security institutions are staffed with more than one million committed professionals and patriots who selflessly serve the Nation and our fellow Americans.…
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,…
The Release of the Equitable Data Working Group Report
“Our Nation deserves an ambitious whole-of-government equity agenda that matches the scale of the opportunities and challenges that we face.” On day one, President Biden laid out an equity agenda for the nation that declared equal opportunity to be the bedrock of American democracy. The federal government can be a significant driver of more equitable…
Executive Order on Scaling and Expanding the Use of Registered Apprenticeships in Industries and the Federal Government and Promoting Labor-Management Forums
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. My Administration’s Investing in America agenda includes a once-in-a-generation investment in our Nation’s infrastructure. This agenda is also driving the creation of well-paying jobs and…
Executive Order on Advancing Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness in Federal Contracting by Promoting Pay Equity and Transparency
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. It is the policy of my Administration to eliminate discriminatory pay practices that inhibit the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Federal workforce and the procurement…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Remarks at White House Cyber Workforce and Education Summit
As Prepared For Delivery: Good morning, everyone. Director Inglis, thank you for hosting us and for your leadership standing up the Office of the National Cyber Director. It’s great to work together again. For me, this Summit is a bit of a blast from the past. In my previous role as President Obama’s National Security…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Accomplishes Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint
Cybersecurity becomes more essential to our economy and our critical infrastructure – like financial institutions, personal data, and even our elections – everyday. As the demand for cybersecurity workers grows to meet these threats, the President is committed to seeing a more inclusive, robust, and skilled workforce to protect our personal and national interests. On…
