New strategy broadens focus to include specific actions on rural security and development, environmental protection, and supply reduction WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy released details on the new, holistic U.S.-Colombia counternarcotics strategy developed by the Counternarcotics Working Group between the United States and Colombian governments. The strategy lays the…
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White House Releases State Model Law to Help Make Access to Naloxone Consistent Across the Country
Model law supports Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to expand evidence-based harm reduction services to address overdoses WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the release of a model law for states to help expand access to naloxone, which saves lives by reversing opioid overdoses. The release of this model…
Readout of the December National Climate Task Force Meeting
Following COP26 and the President’s signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the National Task Force launches new Federal Sustainability Plan to lead by example across procurement and operations Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the National Climate Task Force with Cabinet members and senior leadership from across the Biden-Harris Administration. This meeting followed on…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Announces Launch of First Federally-Supported Test to Treat Site
On his first day in office, President Biden mobilized an unprecedented, comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic—standing up a historic vaccination program that has gotten 220 million Americans fully vaccinated and over 100 million people boosted, and investing in other lifesaving tools, including COVID-19 therapeutics. One of the most effective treatments in our nation’s medicine…
Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets
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. Advances in digital and distributed ledger technology for financial services have led to dramatic growth in markets for digital assets, with profound implications for the protection…
A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2021
My father taught me from a young age that a job is about much more than a paycheck. It is about dignity, respect, and your place in the community. It is about being able to look your children in the eye and assure them that things are going to be okay. When Americans go to work…
Statement from Acting Director Regina LaBelle on CDC’s Provisional Life Expectancy Data That Show Lower Life Expectancy Due to COVID-19 and Unintentional Injury Deaths, Including Overdose Deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, issued the following statement regarding the CDC’s release of provisional life expectancy data, which show lower expectancy in 2020 due to factors such as COVID-19 and an increase in unintentional injury deaths, including drug overdose deaths. “The latest provisional data show lower…
Biden Administration Releases Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Governments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the White House released the first edition of its Bipartisan Infrastructure Law guidebook to help state, local, Tribal and territorial governments unlock the benefits from the historic investments in our nation’s infrastructure. The guidebook is a one-stop-shop on the law and contains the most comprehensive information to date on the more…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the National Action Network National Convention
Sheraton New York Times Square HotelNew York, New York 12:13 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, NAN! (Applause.) Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE VICE PRESIDENT: I love you. (Applause.) Oh, good afternoon. Well, let me start by thanking the members of our administration who are here, members…
Executive Order on Adding Measles to the List of Quarantinable Communicable Diseases
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 264(b) of title 42, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:Section 1. Amendment to Executive Order 13295. Based upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation…
