Posted: August 29, 2022; Updated: September 30, 2022 The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) landmark policy guidance for public access to federally funded research is winning enthusiastic praise from members of Congress, federal and international health and science leaders, private sector leaders, open science advocates, academic associations, scientific journals, and researchers.…
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Neera Tanden Remarks to Press with the Chairs of the Tri-Caucus
As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you for joining today’s call. I’m excited to join the Chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s child care agenda. Child care is a core part of President Biden’s economic agenda and his domestic agenda. He…
Executive Order on Recognizing and Honoring Women’s History
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. Women and girls of all backgrounds have shaped our country’s history, from the ongoing fight for justice and equality to cutting-edge scientific advancements…
President Biden’s FY 2023 Budget Advances Equity
From his first days in office, the President has pursued an agenda to ensure all Americans can lead lives of dignity and extend the reach of America’s promise. Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to a whole-of-government effort to advance equity and racial justice, the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023 makes historic investments to…
FACT SHEET: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Announces Progress On Advancing Equitable Data
Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a report on the progress the Biden-Harris administration has made in collecting and analyzing data to help identify disparities in federal policies and programs in order to deliver more equitable outcomes for the American people. On his first day in office, President Biden…
The Benefits of Increased Equity in Federal Contracting
The U.S. Federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world. Federal government purchases—called procurement—can have a substantial impact on the success of small businesses, especially those owned by underrepresented people. This issue brief analyzes disaggregated data, provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), on current Federal government procurement practices.…
A Proclamation on International Day of the Girl, 2023
On International Day of the Girl, we recognize that when every girl around the world has the opportunity to realize her potential, the possibilities for our future are limitless. Girls are dreamers and doers leading our world forward — growing up to become changemakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, service members, activists, public servants,…
Climate Change and Environmental Injustice as Social Determinants of Health
By Erica Kimmerling, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Assistant Director for Community Driven Health The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to improving the health and well-being of all Americans. To enable all people to lead full and healthy lives within their communities, the social and environmental factors that impact health outcomes must be…
Readout of White House Meeting with Latino Space Leaders and Students
On Wednesday, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the White House Office of Public Engagement and the National Space Council convened over 100 Latino science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students and leaders from the space sector to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to inspire, prepare, and employ the current and future space workforce…
Remarks by OMB Director Shalanda Young at the White House Convening on Equity
Remarks as prepared for delivery: Just yesterday I joined Vice President Harris and members of the Maternal Health Cabinet for a conversation on what this Administration is doing on maternal health. That effort will never make it to the cover of the New York Times. But it will make an impact for moms – for…
