On December 15, 1791, after years of debate and deliberation, our forebearers ratified the Bill of Rights. In doing so, they forever enshrined the fundamental rights and liberties we hold sacred as Americans and set in motion the greatest self-governance experiment in the history of the world. The freedoms guaranteed by the Bill…
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The White House Advances Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Leadership with the Launch of the National Bioeconomy Board
By Sarah Glaven, Principal Assistant Director for Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing, Industrial Innovation, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Biotechnology harnesses the power of biology to create new services and products, which provide opportunities to grow the U.S. economy and workforce and improve the quality of our lives and the environment. This week, the…
Readout: White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Hosts Briefing on Mental Health with Department of Education and HBCUs
On February 29, the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) and the Department of Education hosted a briefing with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) on gun violence prevention and the importance of mental health support for victims of gun violence. The briefing was led by OGVP Deputy Director Gregory Jackson and Jessica…
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Yemen
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…
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Advance American Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing
Through his Investing in America Agenda, President Biden is making a once-in-a-generation investment in our clean energy future. His leadership has spurred a revolution in clean electricity, transportation, and efficiency that is cutting costs for American families and creating good-paying jobs across the country. To meet the challenges of decarbonizing the U.S. economy, President Biden…
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan
On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Sudan pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and took related steps to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States…
Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy
The Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy (OPPR) within the Executive Office of the President leads and coordinates actions related to preparedness for, and response to, known and unknown biological threats and pathogens that could lead to a pandemic or to significant public health-related disruptions in the United States. Established by Congress in 2023 by the…
Statement from President Biden on Justice Department Findings on the Minneapolis Police Department
This afternoon, I was briefed by my team on the Department of Justice’s independent findings of unconstitutional practices of the Minneapolis Police Department. The findings are disturbing and underscore the urgent need for Congress to pass common sense reforms that increase public trust, combat racial discrimination and thereby strengthen public safety. Since I took office, the…
A Proclamation on National Park Week, 2024
America’s natural wonders and historic treasures are the heart and soul of our Nation. From the high plateaus and deep ravines of the Grand Canyon to the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg and the rolling forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, our national parks unite and inspire us, connecting us to something bigger than ourselves. …
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Widespread Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan and the Potential for a Deepening Economic Collapse in Afghanistan
On February 11, 2022, by Executive Order 14064, the President declared a national emergency 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 widespread humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and…
