Vice President Kamala Harris met today with a bipartisan group of Mayors from across the country to discuss how the Build Back Better Framework will benefit families in the cities they represent. The Vice President thanked the Mayors for their leadership on the ground during a challenging period. She also thanked them for their support…
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Readout of the President and Vice President’s Meeting with Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Leaders
Today, the President and Vice President met with 13 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA & NHPI) leaders representing the rich diversity of the AA & NHPI communities to discuss a wide range of issues, including the Administration’s Build Back Better Agenda. The conversation focused on the importance of combating the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, economic…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Releases Recommendations for Advancing Use of Equitable Data
The Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the federal government (“Equity EO”) launched a whole-of-government effort to incorporate the principle of equity throughout the federal government. Recognizing that the ability to conduct equity assessments—i.e., to understand the impact of federal policies on equity outcomes—and identify and remove barriers to equitable access to…
FACT SHEET: Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security Plans for Border Wall Funds
Under the Previous Administration, Wall Construction Cost American Taxpayers Up To $46 Million per Mile, Shortchanged the Military, and Caused Serious Risks to Life, Safety, and the Environment The Biden Administration inherited a broken immigration system – one that wasted billions of taxpayer dollars and neither kept the American people safe nor adhered to our…
Remarks by President Biden on the Care Economy | Washington, D.C.
Union StationWashington, D.C. 1:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) As my mother would say, “God love you all.” Crystal, thank you for sharing your story. It’s a — and a simple truth. Folks, you know, there’s no better place for me to — last year at this day, I declared Caregiver and…
Remarks by President Biden and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland at a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
East Room 5:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. AUDIENCE: Hello. THE PRESIDENT: We’ve got a great guest with us today. (Applause.) We — we ought to change the rules in the United States: When St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday, the next day is a holiday. (Laughter.) On behalf of the Finnegans…
President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions
WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: Advisory Board of the National Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian’s Advisory Boards provide advice, expertise, and assistance to the Institution’s leadership on the widely diverse programs and operations of the Smithsonian. Advisory Board members help ensure…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby, January 4, 2024
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:12 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon. Q Good afternoon, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi. Hi, Weijia. (Laughter.) The President is tracking the tragic school shooting at Perry Middle and High School in — in Iowa. Our hearts break for the families of the victims…
Remarks by President Biden in State of the Union Address
U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C.(March 7, 2024) 9:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (The President presents his prepared remarks to Speaker Johnson.) Your bedtime reading. Tony! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Looking for Jill. (Applause.) Good evening. (Applause.) Good evening. If I were smart, I’d go home now. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Speaker, Madam Vice President, members of Congress,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, September 20, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:10 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone — or good afternoon. Okay, two items for all of you at the top. Today, the Biden administration is launching House America, a new initiative for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness that…
