Prince William Forest ParkTriangle, Virginia 2:54 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Thank you, Za’Nyia, for sharing your story that embodies the spirit of Earth Day. On this day 54 years ago, with literally toxic rivers burning, air filled with pollution, millions of Americans from every age and background rallied together to stand…
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A Proclamation on National Building Safety Month, 2024
During National Building Safety Month, we thank the engineers, construction workers, trades unions, building inspectors, and other building professionals, who make our buildings stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient. Building codes help to keep us all safe at home, at work, and in our communities. But two in three communities have…
A Proclamation on National Family Week, 2023
My father always said that family is the beginning, the middle, and the end. Family is everything. During National Family Week, we celebrate the love, support, and resilience of the tens of millions of American families that make our Nation strong and keep the American Dream alive. For too long, too many families in…
Executive Order on Ensuring the People of East Palestine Are Protected Now and in the Future
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Purpose. On the evening of February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern Railway Company (Norfolk Southern) train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the Village…
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Visit Minnesota to Highlight Investments in Rural America, Lead Administration-Wide Rural Event Series
On Wednesday, November 1, President Biden will travel to Minnesota to lead his Administration’s Investing in Rural America Event Series. Over the course of two weeks, President Biden, Cabinet members, and Senior Administration Officials will barnstorm across the country to highlight how Bidenomics and the President’s Investing in America agenda are ensuring rural Americans do…
A Proclamation on Mother’s Day, 2024
Today, we show gratitude to moms and mother-figures for loving their children unconditionally; raising them with care, courage, and grit; and leading by the power of their example. On my desk in the Oval Office, I have a picture of my mother, Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Finnegan, in Grant Park on the…
A Proclamation on National Park Week, 2024
America’s natural wonders and historic treasures are the heart and soul of our Nation. From the high plateaus and deep ravines of the Grand Canyon to the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg and the rolling forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, our national parks unite and inspire us, connecting us to something bigger than ourselves. …
Remarks by President Biden at the Governors Ball Dinner
State Dining Room 7:27 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, everyone, have a seat. Let me begin by saying thank you, thank you, thank you for being here. It’s a long trip for a lot of you, and I — I hope you have found it worth it so far. And good evening, everyone. I felt like…
A Proclamation on National Child’s Day, 2023
Our Nation’s children are the kite strings that keep our national ambitions aloft — they are the dreamers and doers, who will determine the course of our future. From an early age, young people lead the way by volunteering in their communities, modeling compassion and tolerance, and pushing us to address the critical issues of our…
FACT SHEET: Historic Biden-Harris Administration Investments in Water Infrastructure and Lead Pipe Replacement Are Creating New Domestic Manufacturing Jobs
Major US manufacturers committing to new investments and hiring in response to historic $50B investment in water infrastructure from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda This week, senior executives from major U.S.-based manufacturers and distributors of water infrastructure parts joined senior Biden-Harris Administration officials at the White House to announce new private sector investments spurred…