New Updates Incorporate Communities Facing Climate Risks, Transportation Inequities, Historic Redlining, Legacy Pollution, and Additional Barriers Today the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) launched version 1.0 of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST), an essential step in implementing President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative and ensuring that the benefits of Federal programs are…
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Updates on the President’s Management Agenda
By Jason Miller, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget It’s been just three months since we launched the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) with the release of the Biden-Harris Management Agenda Vision— the Administration’s roadmap for ensuring an equitable, effective, and accountable Federal Government that delivers results for all. The PMA launch was…
CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory Travels to Alaska to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration’s Efforts to Build a Better America Through Investments in Land, Water, Wildlife and Tribal Communities
This week, White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory traveled to Alaska to highlight efforts the Biden-Harris Administration is taking through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the America the Beautiful Initiative to advance fish and wildlife conservation, strengthen climate resilience and restoration, invest in Tribal Nations and communities, support local economies and…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Climate Portal to Help Communities Navigate Climate Change Impacts
Interactive Mapping Features Will Provide Communities with Location-Based Information on Extreme Heat, Drought, Wildfires, and Other Climate Impacts Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is launching a website that, for the first time, provides a live dashboard to help communities see extreme weather and other hazards from climate change they are facing, while also providing maps projecting…
How Build America, Buy America Guidance Strengthens Made In America Requirements
By Celeste Drake, Made in America Director The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents a once-in-a-generation investment in America’s infrastructure—a chance to rebuild roads, bridges, ports, and railways, expand access to clean drinking water, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis and advance environmental justice, and invest in communities that have too…
Ambassador Susan E. Rice Video Remarks Announcing Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity Action Plan
As Prepared For Delivery: Good morning, and welcome. I’m Susan Rice, President Biden’s Domestic Policy Advisor. I want to thank Vice President Harris and Secretary Fudge for their leadership, and the Austin, Johnson, and Priestly families who will share their stories today. We focus on “equity” a lot in this Administration. Usually, we’re referring to…
A Proclamation on Great Outdoors Month, 2022
During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate our Nation’s vast array of parks, wildlife refuges, forests, monuments, marine sanctuaries, waters, national conservation lands, and other natural treasures. Every day, Americans across the country draw inspiration and pride from the beauty of our magnificent outdoor spaces. From lush forests in Washington State and coral reefs in…
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Sign Executive Orders Strengthening Americans’ Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care
The Biden-Harris Administration will open a Special Enrollment Period for Americans to sign up for health coverage and roll back attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and access to reproductive health care. After four years of attempts to strip health care from millions of Americans, President Biden will sign two executive actions that will…
Readout of Stakeholder Call on the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program
Today, White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie led a call with farmers, ranchers, foresters, and climate advocates to discuss the Department of Agriculture’s new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which will invest $1 billion. On the call, Advisor McCarthy tied the…
A Proclamation on National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2022
Throughout the pandemic, Americans have found creative ways to maintain their physical fitness through sports or other forms of physical activity. During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we renew our commitment to staying active and encourage all Americans to participate in activities that improve their well-being and lead to healthier lifestyles. Thanks to our…
