June 10, 2023 Today is the 60th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, a law that laid the foundation to ensure that workers in this country receive equal pay for equal work, regardless of their sex, for doing substantially similar jobs. It was the first of many laws that protect workers from pay…
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FACT SHEET: Bidenomics is Boosting Clean Energy Manufacturing for Offshore Wind and Creating Good-Paying American Union Jobs
President Biden to visit Philly Shipyard, where union workers are building a new offshore wind vessel as part of continued manufacturing boom—while Republicans in Congress voted to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and continue to try to block clean energy progress President Biden’s economic agenda—Bidenomics— is fueling America’s clean energy future, creating American-made products in…
Remarks by Vice President Harris on the Historic Investments in Climate Action
Naomi Drenan Recreation CenterCharlotte, North Carolina (April 4, 2024) 2:28 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. Donnetta, thank you for that introduction and all the work you’ve been doing at Self-Help. I’m going to talk about that work in a minute. But I…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Pittsburgh Workforce Hub Event
Pittsburgh, PA Thank you, Secretary Buttigieg. Pete—from holding airlines accountable when they cancel flights, to spearheading infrastructure projects across the country, Joe couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Mayor Gainey, you’ve put so much heart and hard work into strengthening the workforce in Pittsburgh. Acting Secretary Su—thank you for your steady leadership of the…
ICYMI: NEC Director Lael Brainard: U.S. Economy is “Defying Predictions”
On Wednesday, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard delivered remarks at the Economic Club of New York on Bidenomics and how our economy is “defying predictions.” The remarks followed new data yesterday showing that inflation has fallen for 12 straight months to 3%—the lowest it’s been in over 2 years—while “core inflation is also declining.” As Director…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Hosts First-Ever White House Climate Resilience Summit and Releases National Climate Resilience Framework
In conjunction with White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities, Administration announces more than $500 million in additional investment for resilience Across the country, Americans are experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change. In just the first eight months of the year, there have been 23 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters – more…
Remarks by President Biden on the August Jobs Report
12:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. As we head into Labor Day, we ought to take a step back and take note of the fact that America is now in one of the strongest job-creating periods in our history — in the history of our country. And it wasn’t that long…
Neera Tanden Remarks to Press on New Child Care Rule
As Prepared For Delivery: Thank you, Vice President Harris, for sharing how child care affects so many American families—including your own. And thank you for your leadership on issues that are so critical to women and families across America, including from your time in California and in the Senate. Good morning, everyone. This Administration has…
East Room Declaration of the Leaders of the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity
We, the leaders of Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, the United States, and Uruguay hold a common vision for a more open, fair, inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous hemisphere. We envision a brighter future for all the people of the Americas in which vibrant economies build more equitable…
FACT SHEET: Japan Official Visit with State Dinner to the United States
Today, President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Kishida of Japan for an Official Visit with State Dinner to celebrate the deep and historic ties between our two countries. This visit also reflects the upward trajectory of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as it evolves into a global partnership that promotes a shared vision of progress and prosperity for…
