Joint Base AndrewsPrince George’s County, Maryland THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi. So, we are — I’m leading a delegation on behalf of the President and our administration to express our condolences. The United States takes quite seriously the strength of our relationship and partnership with UAE. And we are going there, then, to express our condolences,…
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FACT SHEET: Update on Biden-Harris Administration’s Response to Hurricane Ian
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, President Biden continues to direct his entire Administration to prioritize lifesaving actions and ensure delivery of essential services and support to survivors across multiple states. The recent steps the President has taken to ensure everything possible is done to help communities impacted by Hurricane Ian include: Additional actions taken…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:33 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, so today in the press briefing we are saying goodbye to two of our amazing interns. I think they’re here somewhere. MS. FELDMAN: We’re in the back. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Ah, there they go. (Laughter.) Cate…
Care Businesses: A Model that Doesn’t Work for Providers, Workers, or Families
By Heather Boushey, Lisa Barrow, Gopi Shah Goda, Victoria Lee, Anna Pasnau, and Sarah Wheaton Across the United States, thousands of mostly small businesses supply care for children, the elderly, and the disabled or infirm. Their role in the nation’s care infrastructure is critical. Not only do they support the well-being of the people entrusted…
FACT SHEET: Actions Taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to Ensure Continued COVID-19 Protections and Surge Preparedness After Public Health Emergency Transition
Over the last two years, the Biden-Harris Administration has made tremendous progress in our ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully disrupts the way we live our lives. As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends on May 11, 2023, the Administration has taken significant steps to ensure all individuals have continued…
FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration Continues to Support Hurricane Ian Response Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, President Biden has directed his Administration to prioritize lifesaving actions, ensure delivery of essential services, and offer support to survivors across multiple states. Today, President Biden is traveling to Fort Myers, Florida, where he and First Lady will meet with local residents and small business owners impacted by Hurricane…
A Proclamation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2022
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION It is more vital than ever that we ensure our older adults can age with the dignity, security, and appreciation that every person deserves. Honoring and respecting older Americans is a matter of basic human dignity and justice — it is part of the character…
Biden-Harris Administration Roadmap to Support Good Jobs
The Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda is sparking a manufacturing, construction, and clean energy renaissance across the country. To help ensure America’s workers can access the good jobs created by historic new investments, the Administration is aligning on a whole-of-government effort, the Roadmap to Support Good Jobs. The purpose of this collaborative vision is to…
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce New Actions to Protect Americans from COVID-19 and Help State and Local Leaders Fight the Virus
Since taking office, President Biden has mobilized a whole-of-government effort to provide states and communities the support they need to fight COVID-19, get Americans vaccinated and end the pandemic. As we face the more transmissible Delta variant that is driving a rise in cases, particularly in communities with low vaccination rates, the Administration is announcing…
Remarks by President Biden on Averting Default and the Bipartisan Budget Agreement
Oval Office 7:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, when I ran for President, I was told the days of bipartisanship were over and that Democrats and Republicans could no longer work together. But I refused to believe that, because America can never give into that way of thinking. Look, the only way American…