During his first year in office, President Biden signed an Executive Order directing a whole-of-government effort to design and deliver an equitable, effective, and accountable Government that delivers results for all Americans. Since then, more than 17 Federal agencies, through 35 High Impact Service Providers (HISPs), have taken actions to deliver customer experiences that are…
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A Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Belarus
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…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Third Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit
This week, President Biden will host the third annual White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Biden-Harris Administration. The Summit represents the President’s commitment to strengthening the Nation-to-Nation relationships the United States has with Tribal Nations by bringing Tribal leaders and top administration officials together to discuss the most important issues facing Tribal communities. Since taking…
Accounting for Ecosystem Services in Benefit-Cost Analysis
By OSTP Director Arati Prabhakar and OIRA Administrator Richard L. Revesz The environment benefits our lives every day: Timber provides the structure of buildings that underlie our economy. Pollinators help grow our food. Healthy forests reduce wildfire risk and improve air quality. Wetlands help to manage flood risks and provide habitat for fish and wildlife…
Accounting for Ecosystem Services in Benefit-Cost Analysis
By OIRA Administrator Richard L. Revesz and OSTP Director Arati Prabhakar The environment benefits our lives every day: Timber provides the structure of buildings that underlie our economy. Pollinators help grow our food. Healthy forests reduce wildfire risk and improve air quality. Wetlands help to manage flood risks and provide habitat for fish and wildlife…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Film Screening at the White House of Unconditional: When Minds Hurt, Love Heals
The White House Thank you, Nikki, for sharing your story with all of us. It was so wonderful to meet your son Noah when we helped launch the Hidden Helpers Coalition in 2021, and it’s an honor to welcome you back to the White House, along with the Dole Caregiver Fellows. Richard, without your passion…
Readout: Office of National Cyber Director Hosts Roundtable on “The State of Cybersecurity in the Black Community”
In celebration of Black History Month, Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden hosted a roundtable today at the White House entitled “The State of Cybersecurity in the Black Community.” Guests from the cybersecurity ecosystem, including non-profits, academia, the private sector, government, and community advocates, discussed access to good-paying jobs, growth of small, disadvantaged businesses, and…
Promoting Competitive Markets Through Regulatory Design
By OIRA Administrator Richard L. Revesz Today, delivering on President Biden’s commitment to promoting healthy competition in order to lower costs for families, drive innovation, and help entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive—a central pillar of Bidenomics—OIRA is publishing guidance to help agencies better develop and analyze regulations with competition goals in mind. Developed in collaboration…
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Lebanon
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 emergency is to continue…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Tackles Crime, Keeps Americans Safe at Home
From the day he was sworn in, President Biden has taken bold action to reduce crime and make America’s communities safer. He has worked to fund effective, accountable policing; invest in intervention and prevention strategies; and keep especially dangerous guns off our streets and out of dangerous hands. From combatting hate in America’s communities to…