Fifty years ago, the Congress passed one of the world’s most critical conservation laws — the Endangered Species Act. Ever since, the Endangered Species Act has prevented 99 percent of all fish, wildlife, and plants under its protection from going extinct. This law has safeguarded the incredible biodiversity across our Nation, supported the…
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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Announces New Chief of Staff
Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced that Asad Ramzanali will succeed Dr. Marc Aidinoff as OSTP Chief of Staff. Ramzanali brings public and private sector expertise to OSTP as the office works to advance the President’s bold science and technology agenda. Asad Ramzanali, Chief of Staff Asad Ramzanali joined…
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: Bryan David Hunt, Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Sierra LeoneBryan Hunt is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister Counselor. He currently serves as…
Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 310, H.R. 2220, H.R. 2930, H.R. 3462, H.R. 7535, S. 314, S. 4834
On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 310, which posthumously awards the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation. Thank you to Representative Stephen Lynch, Senator Edward Markey, and many other for their leadership. H.R.…
Bills Signed: H.R. 5754, S. 3103, S. 4785
On Friday, September 16, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 5754, the “Patient Advocate Tracker Act,” which improves the ability of veterans to electronically submit and follow complaints about the delivery of VA health care services; Thank you to Representatives McClain, Slotkin, Moolenaar, and Dingell, and Senators Kennedy, Warnock, and Coons, for their leadership. S. 3103, the…
A Proclamation on National Poison Prevention Week, 2023
Each year, Americans report more than 2 million poisoning cases and tens of thousands of children are treated for poisoning in emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting dangerous household chemicals. For survivors and their families, the experience can be traumatizing and recovery can be long and difficult. During National Poison Prevention Week, we urge every American…
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: Kristen Clarke, Member, Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States Fernando Raul Laguarda, Member, Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States Anne Joseph O’Connell, Member, Council of the Administrative Conference of the United…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Signing of an Executive Order on Advancing Women’s Health Research
East Room, The White House “If you don’t have an idea that materializes and changes a person’s life, then what have you got? …You have talk, research, telephone calls, meetings, but you don’t have a change in the community.” Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Maria, you live your mother’s words purely, lovingly, and relentlessly. Thank you for your…
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: Board of Visitors to the United States Coast Guard Academy The Board of Visitors to the Coast Guard Academy reviews and makes recommendations on the operation of the Coast Guard Academy and visits the Academy annually to…
Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure
Joint Base Andrews Prince George’s County, Maryland 10:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: We’re finally going to make infrastructure begin to work. We’re making a major investment, as you know, up in a great city with an airport that’s really behind the times, as most are. And we’re going to be spending a lot of money, and we’re…