Honoring 60 Years of the Equal Pay Act and Advancing Pay Equity

June 10, 2023 Today is the 60th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, a law that laid the foundation to ensure that workers in this country receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of their sex, for doing substantially similar jobs. It was the first of many laws that protect workers from pay…

Release of the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality Progress Report

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking the opportunity to reflect on the progress we’ve made and recommit to the work we must continue to do to advance rights and opportunities for women and girls and ensure all people can reach their full potential. The Administration knows that fighting for gender…

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Advances Equity

On his first day in office, the President signed a sweeping executive order directing the entire Federal government to advance an ambitious equity and racial justice agenda—not as a one-year project, but as part of a sustained commitment to make the promise of America real for every American, including rural communities, communities of color, women…

FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Advances Equity

On his first day in office, the President signed a sweeping executive order directing the entire Federal government to advance an ambitious equity and racial justice agenda—not as a one-year project, but as part of a sustained commitment to make the promise of America real for every American, including rural communities, communities of color, women…

Readout from the White House and USDA’s Discussion on Advancing Equity and Opportunity in Agriculture

Yesterday, the White House and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) convened 30 stakeholders representing minority farmers and farmers of small- or mid-sized operations for an event focused on President Biden’s efforts to ensure all farmers have the tools they need to succeed and thrive, including fair and equitable access to USDA programs and services.…

Ambassador Susan Rice Remarks at Virtual National Briefing on Equity

As Prepared For Delivery: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you to the members of the public who are tuning in. I’m Susan Rice, President Biden’s Domestic Policy Advisor. It’s my pleasure to kick off today’s National Briefing on Equity. As I hope you’ve seen, earlier this morning President Biden signed a new Executive Order to further…

Equity Action Plan

On the first day of the Biden-Harris Administration, President Biden signed Executive Order 13985 on “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government,” calling for a comprehensive approach for the Federal Government to transform itself—for fairness and equity to become not just ideals, but principles embedded in the daily practices by…

FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Latino Communities Across the Country

From the Latino business owners and workers who help fuel our nation’s economy to the barrier-breaking Latino leaders the President has appointed throughout the federal government, the Latino community has embodied the truth that our diversity is our strength as a Nation. This Hispanic Heritage Month, the Biden-Harris Administration continues to celebrate the remarkable achievements…

Reflections on Black History Month: President Biden Uplifts Black History and Advances Equity Year-round

By Brenda Mallory, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality Reflecting on Black History Month, there are many opportunities to celebrate the vibrancy of African-American history and culture, from the strength and resilience of those who lived through our darkest days of enslavement and segregation, to the recognition of educators and innovators, to…

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