TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…
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Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in Nicaragua
On November 27, 2018, by Executive Order 13851, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701‑1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in Nicaragua. The situation in Nicaragua, including…
Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on Executive Order Charting a New Course to Improve the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Protect Federal Government Networks
Via Teleconference 5:36 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us on short notice. Today’s call will be on background, attributed to a “senior administration official,” and contents will be embargoed until 6:30 p.m. tonight. With that, I’m happy to turn it over to our speaker. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Thank you so…
CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory Marks One Year Since Creation of White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council
Today, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory marked the one-year anniversary of the creation of the first-ever White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) during a WHEJAC public meeting. The WHEJAC was established by President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad to fulfill his and…
OMB Statement on “Enhancing The Security Of Federally Procured Software”
On May 12, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order (EO) 14028 on “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” This EO requires the Government to only purchase software that is developed securely, and directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to “issue guidance identifying practices that enhance the security of the software supply chain.” NIST developed…
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in and in Relation to Syria
On October 14, 2019, by Executive Order 13894, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the situation in and in relation to Syria. The situation…
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Russian Announcement on Eastern Ukraine
We have anticipated a move like this from Russia and are ready to respond immediately. President Biden will soon issue an Executive Order that will prohibit new investment, trade, and financing by U.S. persons to, from, or in the so-called DNR and LNR regions of Ukraine. This E.O. will also provide authority to impose sanctions…
A Proclamation on World Suicide Prevention Day, 2022
On World Suicide Prevention Day, our Nation joins the World Health Organization, the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and countries across the globe in mourning those who have died by suicide. Suicide is a devastating tragedy that leaves loved ones with unanswered questions and families missing a piece of their soul, wishing for…
One-Year Wrap-Up: Highlights from the Council on Environmental Quality’s Progress in Tackling the Climate Crisis, Advancing Environmental Justice, Conserving and Restoring Lands and Waters, Boosting Clean Energy Investments and Strengthening Federal Sustainability
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is working to advance five major environmental priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration: addressing climate change; strengthening federal sustainability; advancing environmental justice; conserving our lands and waters; and ensuring that implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) promotes sound and well-informed decision making. In the first year…
A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2022
American workers have built our communities, laid the foundation for our democracy, and powered the engine of our prosperity. From the factory hands who forged an Arsenal of Democracy and helped beat back fascism during World War II, to the immigrants who assembled the transcontinental railroad that connected America’s coasts, to the health care…
