By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1)) (MRAA), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the MRAA, that it is important to the national interest to furnish…
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Executive Order on Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)),…
Readout of Meeting Between Senior White House Officials and Congressional Black Caucus Members on the Situation in Del Rio, TX
Today, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice, Director of Public Engagement and Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, Chief of Staff to the Vice President Tina Flournoy, and National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan Gonzalez met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss the ongoing efforts to address irregular migration in Del…
Back to School in a Fall Like No Other: Appointees Serving Students, Families, and Communities
By Nina Srivastava (she/her) As millions of students navigate a return to school this fall, Dr. Aaliyah Samuel, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Local, State, and National Engagement at the Department of Education, and Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Director of the Office of Head Start at the Department of Health and Human Services, spoke about their work…
Statement by President Biden on the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
In every generation, America has been enriched and strengthened by wave after wave of new immigrants. Dreamers and TPS holders, for whom the United States is home, are part of our national fabric, and make vital contributions to communities across the country every day. Many have worked tirelessly on the frontlines throughout this pandemic to keep our country afloat,…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:51 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Okay. Following her visit to Ohio today to meet with military families, the First Lady will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to join a candlelight vigil this evening to honor and mourn the lives of the victims of the Covenant School shooting.…
President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Senator Patrick Leahy, Nominee for Congressional Representative of the United States to the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Senator Jim Risch, Nominee for Congressional Representative of the United…
Remarks by President Biden at Signing of Executive Orders Advancing His Priority to Modernize Our Immigration System
Oval Office 5:25 PM THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me begin by saying, from all three of us — the Vice President, the new Secretary of Homeland Security — that our hearts go out to the families of these FBI special agents, and — two of whom were killed and three of whom were injured today…
On-the-Record Regional Press Call by APNSA Jake Sullivan on the National Security Supplemental
Via Teleconference 1:06 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, or good afternoon — wherever in the country you are. Thank you for joining today’s White House regional press call on the urgent need for Congress to pass the National Security Supplemental. Today you will be hearing from Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to President Biden. Following remarks,…
A Proclamation on General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2021
On General Pulaski Memorial Day, we honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born hero of the American Revolution, who gave his life 242 years ago in defense of our cause to establish a free and independent Nation. Known as the “Father of the American Cavalry” for his leadership and military skills, General Pulaski’s service and sacrifice…
