Today, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy convened the first-ever National Climate Task Force meeting as outlined by President Biden’s January 27 executive order on tackling the climate crisis. The Task Force is chaired by the National Climate Advisor and includes Cabinet-level leaders from 21 federal agencies and senior White House officials to kickstart the Biden-Harris…
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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1:24 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So, today, the President travels to Florida, where he’ll lay out two contrasting visions for the American people. He will be joined by Democratic officials in Broward County to discuss how he’s lowering costs for the American people. Through the Inflation Reduction Act,…
A Proclamation on International Day of the Girl, 2021
The growth and development of the world’s economies, institutions, and nations rest on all girls having equal rights and opportunities. Ensuring that girls can reach their full potential is not just a moral imperative, it is a strategic one as well. The status of women and the peace and prosperity of nations are inextricably linked.…
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Releases Agency Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plans from Across Federal Government
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released plans developed by more than 20 federal agencies that outline the steps each agency will take to ensure their facilities and operations adapt to and are increasingly resilient to climate change impacts. The plans reflect President Biden’s whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis as agencies integrate climate-readiness across their…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, January 26, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:36 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Good afternoon. Okay, I have a couple of items for all of you at the top. As we mentioned, later today — in our guidance last night, I should say — later today, the President will sign an executive order to make sexual…
Remarks by President Biden at a Virtual Event on Securing Critical Minerals for a Future Made in America
South Court Auditorium 3:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Tom. Tom Conway, you going to say hi to me? MR. CONWAY: Mr. President, how are you? THE PRESIDENT: I haven’t seen you in such a long time. MR. CONWAY: Oh, it’s been a while. You doing all right? THE PRESIDENT: Yeah,…
National Security Memorandum on Strengthening the Security and Resilience of United States Food and Agriculture
NATIONAL SECURITY MEMORANDUM/NSM-16 THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF LABOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE…
Domestic Policy Council
The Domestic Policy Council (DPC) drives the development and implementation of the President’s domestic policy agenda in the White House and across the Federal government, ensuring that domestic policy decisions and programs are consistent with the President’s stated goals, and are carried out for the American people. President Biden has directed Neera Tanden, Assistant to…
Remarks by President Biden at an Event on Equal Pay Day to Celebrate Women’s History Month
6:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everyone. Welcome to the White House. This is the biggest crowd we’ve had since we got here. (Applause.) I’m Joe Biden. I’m Jill Biden’s husband. (Applause.) And proud of it. Welcome to Women’s History Month celebration. We’re honored to have what may well be the most inspiring event…
Regulatory Freeze Pending Review
The President has asked me to communicate to each of you his plan for managing the Federal regulatory process at the outset of his Administration.
