Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, which sets a bold but achievable goal to reduce homelessness 25 percent by 2025. The plan is the most ambitious effort by any administration to prevent people from becoming homeless, address inequities that disproportionately impact underserved communities, including people of color…
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President Biden Announces Key Nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following leaders to serve as key leaders in his administration: Anjali Chaturvedi, Nominee for General Counsel, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Patrice H. Kunesh, Nominee for Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Kristina A. Kvien,…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Action to Ban Asbestos, Advancing Biden Cancer Moonshot
President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot is accelerating progress to prevent, detect, and treat cancer while boosting support for families facing cancer, including by undertaking an aggressive effort to protect families and workers from hazardous chemicals like known carcinogens. After more than three decades of inadequate protections, today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a historic…
White House Mental Health Events
In support of President Biden’s commitment to addressing the mental health crisis, and following the announcement of new actions as part of a comprehensive national strategy on mental health, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), held a series of virtual events that explored the science of the biological and behavioral basis of psychological distress and…
President Biden Announces Nominee for Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Richard R. Verma to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources. Richard Verma is the Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Public Policy at Mastercard. He was the United States Ambassador to India and Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs…
Readout of the Inaugural Meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience
On Monday, as part of his Bidenomics agenda to lower costs for American families, President Biden convened the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. The President addressed the Council and discussed the importance of fixing supply chains to lower costs and provide more breathing room to American families. He announced more…
Remarks by First Lady Jill Biden at a Youth Soccer Clinic with Major League Soccer
South Lawn, The White House 6:31 P.M. EDT THE FIRST LADY: Thank you, Nevaeh. You’ve b- — you have such a bright future ahead of you, whether you continue to follow your passion for entrepreneurship, soccer, or something else entirely, and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Hello,…
Readout of White House Convening to Announce New Small Businesses Investment Funds
New milestones announced represent the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to expanding SBIC program investments to high tech small start-ups and advanced manufacturing small businesses Yesterday, the White House National Economic Council (NEC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted a convening with business leaders from around the country to celebrate recent Biden-Harris Administration reforms to the…
Readout: White House Convenes State and Local Leaders for a Forum on Mental Health and Well Being During Mental Health Awareness Month
Today, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and Christen Linke Young, Deputy Assistant to the President for Health and Veterans Affairs in the White House Domestic Policy Council, convened representatives from state and local government for…
Remarks by President Biden at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of General Mark A. Milley | Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Joint Base Myer–Henderson HallArlington, Virginia 11:19 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Before I begin, I want to say a brief word about Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away this morning. She was a historic figure, a trailblazer for women, and a great friend. Diane made her mark in everything from national security…
