On Wednesday, February 28, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) and the Department of Labor (DOL) hosted a roundtable on improving job opportunities for communities affected by gun violence and discuss the connection between workforce development and violence intervention and prevention. During the roundtable, DOL discussed its Growth Opportunities Program,…
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Advancing Equity and Racial Justice Through the Federal Government
“It is therefore the policy of my Administration that the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. Affirmatively advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity is the responsibility…
Remarks By President Biden on Earth Day and at Signing of an Executive Order Strengthening the Nation’s Forests, Communities, and Local Economies
Seward ParkSeattle, Washington 11:07 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) My name is Joe Biden. I work for Patty Murray. (Applause.) Been doing it for a long time. I can’t think of a better place to celebrate Earth Day — this magnificent park. I’ve only been here once before. I came to speak years…
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Hostage-Taking and the Wrongful Detention of United States Nationals Abroad
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 continue in effect beyond…
FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Quality of Federal Construction Projects
Biden-Harris Administration will make federal procurement more economical and efficient by improving coordination and minimizing disruptions on large federal construction projects Tomorrow, the President will sign an Executive Order to improve timeliness, lower costs and increase quality in federal construction projects. Federal construction projects span the country – from the maintenance of nuclear sites to…
Strengthening Our Regulatory System for the 21st Century
By OIRA Administrator Richard L. Revesz To meet the challenges and opportunities ahead of us, our country needs an efficient, modern regulatory system that delivers for the American people. Effective regulation can provide critical benefits to the public such as clean air and water, reliable transportation, consumer protection, employment protections, and a stronger economy. But…
Readout of Meeting with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Professional Non-Profit Theater Coalition on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to the Arts and Humanities
Last week, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Stephen Benjamin, Domestic Policy Council Director Neera Tanden, Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard, Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chair Maria Rosario Jackson met with Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Professional Non-Profit Theater Coalition. This…
Climate Change and Environmental Injustice as Social Determinants of Health
By Erica Kimmerling, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Assistant Director for Community Driven Health The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to improving the health and well-being of all Americans. To enable all people to lead full and healthy lives within their communities, the social and environmental factors that impact health outcomes must be…
Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to reestablish the Federal Government as a leader in sustainability, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 101. Policy. The Federal Government faces broad exposure to the mounting risks and costs already…
