President Biden knows a strong middle-class is the backbone of America and that rural and tribal communities are essential to the economic growth of our country. Rural communities require targeted investments that meet the needs of their children and families, along with workforce development for those providing childcare and education. The American Families Plan represents…
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Remarks by President Biden on Lowering Costs for American Families
Jones Elementary SchoolJoliet, Illinois 10:58 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello! Hey, Dick, how are ya? (Applause.) Please, have a seat. Take a seat if you have one. (Laughter.) I was at a big rally not long ago — last year. And I said, “Everybody take a seat.” And the press said, “Biden is so…
Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
Via Teleconference 11:03 A.M. EDT ACTING ADMINISTRATOR SLAVITT: Good morning. Today, Dr. Walensky will provide an update on the state of the pandemic, Dr. Fauci will provide an update on the latest science, and Dr. Murthy will provide an update on our efforts to build vaccine confidence. Here’s how I want to start though: I…
Remarks by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the 2023 National Education Association Annual Meeting
South Court Auditorium 12:45 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you. (Laughs.) Hello, NEA. Hi, Becky. How are you? And how’s this year’s RA going? MS. PRINGLE: Well, you know, there’s nothing better I want to do than spend the Fourth of July with almost 7,000 of my closest friends. It doesn’t get better than…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:23 P.M. EDT Q (Laughter.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Can I be in on the joke? (Laughter.) No? All right. Well, good afternoon, everybody. Q Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. So, yesterday, some of you asked for more on tomorrow’s visit — visit by the President of Israel. President Biden looks…
A Proclamation on Child Health Day, 2023
To build a future worthy of our children’s highest aspirations, we must ensure they have the resources and support they need to thrive. This Child Health Day, we recommit to helping our children live healthy lives so they can reach their highest potential. Our most fundamental obligation to our children is to keep…
Remarks by President Biden at a FEMA COVID-19 Vaccination Facility
NRG Stadium Houston, Texas 4:47 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: You’re all being very polite. You’ve been with me all day, and it’s dinner time. (Laughs.) Good afternoon — or almost. Actually, it’s evening. And I want to thank you, Governor and Mrs. Abbott, for your hospitality and your friendship. And Representative — Senator Cornyn, I…
A Proclamation on National Public Health Week, 2024
During National Public Health Week, we celebrate the life-saving care of public health professionals who work tirelessly to promote our country’s health, safety, and well-being. We recognize that the healthier Americans are as individuals, the stronger we are as a Nation. In the last few years, we have made enormous progress in recovering from the…
The American Rescue Plan (ARP)’s Impact on Women: 15 Highlights by the Numbers
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A Proclamation on National Rural Health Day, 2023
America’s rural communities are indispensable to who we are as a Nation, where over 60 million people who live in rural America fuel our economy and help forge our future. On National Rural Health Day, we recommit to investing in rural communities and delivering affordable, quality health care so that generations of rural…