During the United Nations’ Conference of Parties (COP28) today, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled the first-ever U.S. Ocean Justice Strategy to advance environmental justice for communities that rely on the ocean and Great Lakes for economic, cultural, spiritual, recreational, and food security purposes. For the first time, the federal government is outlining how it will integrate…
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Why We Must Invest in AANAPISIs
A little-known federal program has helped to empower generations of underserved Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. This week, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking new steps to strengthen it. By Erika L. Moritsugu, Krystal Ka‘ai, and Philip Kim Last Friday, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever White House proclamation celebrating the impact of…
FACT SHEET: On One-Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Care EO, the Biden-Harris Administration Celebrates New Progress toward Providing Care and Other Supportive Services for Workers
White House Hosts Event and Issues Call to Action to Government Leaders, Employers, and Others to Build on These Efforts During Care Workers Recognition Month and the Month of Action on Care, the Biden-Harris Administration will mark progress toward expanding access to care and other supportive services workers need to train for and stay in…
Remarks by President Biden Hosting a Juneteenth Concert
South Lawn 9:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Whoa! (Applause.) The White House lawn has never seen — please have a seat if you have one. (Laughter.) The White House lawn has never seen anything like this before. That was outstanding. (Applause.) Thanks to all of the performers here tonight and to help us feel the…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black People and Communities Across the Country
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken an historic approach to advancing racial equity, including directing every agency across the whole of the federal government to address the lasting impacts of systemic racism on Black communities. For generations, entrenched disparities in our society and economy, at times…
A Proclamation on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2023
During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, our Nation celebrates the diversity of cultures, breadth of achievement, and remarkable contributions of these communities; of brave immigrants who, motivated by the promise of possibilities, picked up their lives and found new homes here; of native peoples who have stewarded these lands…
Memorandum on Revitalizing America’s Foreign Policy and National Security Workforce, Institutions, and Partnerships
NATIONAL SECURITY MEMORANDUM The revitalization of our national security and foreign policy institutions is essential to advancing America’s security, prosperity, and values, accelerating our domestic renewal, and delivering results for all Americans. Our national security and foreign policy institutions are made up of remarkable professionals and patriots whose service and sacrifice are too often taken…
Readout of White House Hosts Small Business Lending Summit
Participants discuss how Biden-Harris Administration’s actions are creating a small business boom and expanding access to capital for traditionally underserved entrepreneurs Today, the White House National Economic Council (NEC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) hosted a Small Business Lending Summit to discuss the Administration’s strong record on lending to small businesses, and how…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Terrence J and EPA Administrator Michael Regan During the National “Fight for Our Freedoms” College Tour
North Carolina A&T UniversityGreensboro, North Carolina(September 15, 2023) 2:30 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Aggies! (Applause.) You did it, Aggies! (Applause.) Oh. Come on, let’s get into it. (Laughs.) MR. JENKINS: Aggies, before we begin, we have to greet our guests the proper way. Can I get an Aggie Pride? AUDIENCE: Aggie Pride! MR.…
A Proclamation on National Maritime Day, 2023
On National Maritime Day, we honor the thousands of dedicated merchant mariners who serve on United States vessels around the world. During times of both peace and war, merchant mariners are always there — stepping up to transport equipment, troops, and goods across the globe to make our country safer and stronger. …
