To build on the historic progress made under President Biden’s leadership, the American people need a modern and effective government. A high-performing Federal government—staffed by expert civil servants—plays a critical role in ensuring Americans can easily access reliable services and resources, from helping the American people file taxes and apply for benefits, to confronting the…
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FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Improves Customer Experience to Better Serve the American People
To build on the historic progress made under President Biden’s leadership, the American people need a modern and effective government. A high-performing Federal government—staffed by expert civil servants—plays a critical role in ensuring Americans can easily access reliable services and resources, from helping the American people file taxes and apply for benefits, to confronting the…
Letters to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Mali
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to…
Delivering on the Promise of AI to Improve Health Outcomes
Lael Brainard, National Economic AdvisorNeera Tanden, Domestic Policy AdvisorArati Prabhakar, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy As President Biden has said, artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous promise and potential peril. In few domains is this truer than healthcare. The President has made clear, including by signing a landmark Executive Order on October…
FACT SHEET: Executive Order to Preserve Certain Afghanistan Central Bank Assets for the People of Afghanistan
As part of our ongoing work to address the humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan, President Biden signed an Executive Order (E.O.) to help enable certain U.S.-based assets belonging to Afghanistan’s central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank (“DAB”), to be used to benefit the Afghan people. The E.O. will block property of DAB held in the…
Remarks by President Biden and Vice President Harris at Signing of Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety
4:14 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. President Joe Biden, members of our Cabinet, members of Congress, community leaders, law enforcement officials: It’s good to be here with all of you — not under these circumstances, but it is good be with you. And I…
Joining Forces: A Look Back at 2023
By Sheila Casey, Executive Director of Joining Forces As we begin a new year, we reflect on Joining Forces’ continuing efforts to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. In 2023, First Lady Jill Biden visited 10 military installations and worked with Joining Forces partners on more than 40 engagements for our military-connected community. Throughout the…
Ambassador Susan Rice Remarks at Virtual National Briefing on Equity
As Prepared For Delivery: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you to the members of the public who are tuning in. I’m Susan Rice, President Biden’s Domestic Policy Advisor. It’s my pleasure to kick off today’s National Briefing on Equity. As I hope you’ve seen, earlier this morning President Biden signed a new Executive Order to further…
Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Lebanon
On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Lebanon pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions of certain persons to…
Promoting Public Engagement in OIRA’s Regulatory Review Process
By Sam Berger, Associate Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Today, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is issuing guidance to promote greater public engagement in OIRA’s regulatory review process. The guidance is being issued after receiving input from members of the public through a comment process and listening session.…
