During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and honor the hundreds of Tribal Nations who continue exercising their inherent sovereignty as vital members of the overlapping system of governments in the United States. We also recommit to supporting Tribal sovereignty; upholding…
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A Proclamation on National Apprenticeship Week, 2023
I have always believed that the middle class built America and unions built the middle class, and Registered Apprenticeship programs across our country have produced some of the best-trained workers in the world. During National Apprenticeship Week, we recommit to supporting Registered Apprenticeship programs, which offer America’s workers direct pathways to good-paying jobs…
A Proclamation on National Community Policing Week, 2023
All Americans want the same thing: neighborhoods free of violence and crime, for our loved ones to come home safely each day, and fair and impartial justice under the law. During National Community Policing Week, we recommit to achieving those goals by strengthening the trust and partnership between law enforcement and communities across…
Remarks by President Biden at the 2023 We Are EMILY Gala
The AnthemWashington, D.C. 8:42 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) My name is Joe Biden — (applause) — and I’ve been working for a long time for Nancy Pelosi. Please sit down if you have a seat. Madam President, thanks for letting me — letting me show up and la- — last minute here. And, Whip…
A Proclamation on National First Responders Day, 2022
On National First Responders Day, we honor the bravery of our Nation’s heroes who put their lives on the line for their fellow Americans each and every day — from law enforcement officers who keep our streets safe and firefighters who rush into burning buildings, to relief workers who care for our families after…
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Workforce Hub in Columbus, Ohio and Announces New Commitments to Help More Workers Access Good Jobs
Intel and Columbus State Community College to launch new certificate program for semiconductor technician roles Today, First Lady Jill Biden will join leaders in Columbus, Ohio as the city holds a kickoff for its Workforce Hub and announces plans to ensure students and workers have access to good-paying jobs created by President Biden’s Investing in…
President Biden Announces American Rescue Plan
Emergency Legislative Package to Fund Vaccinations, Provide Immediate, Direct Relief to Families Bearing the Brunt of the COVID-19 Crisis, and Support Struggling Communities The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding economic crisis are devastating families across the country. More than 20 million Americans have contracted COVID-19, and at least 370,000 have died. From big cities to…
Remarks by President Biden on the Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan
State Dining Room 2:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. It’s a good day today. You know, when we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way. Today, I can say we’ve taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise that help is…
Record Marketplace Coverage in 2024: A Banner Year for Coverage
Last week, the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period (during which individuals and small groups can shop for 2024 coverage) closed. Enrollment reached over 21 million for the 2024 plan year—a record high since the launch of the ACA Marketplaces a decade earlier. This trend has occurred in the context of…
A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the perseverance and courage of Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad contributions they have made to our world, and renew our commitment to respect Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. The story of America’s Indigenous peoples is a story of their resilience and survival; of their…
