Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing key progress on implementing its Housing Supply Action Plan, which in May outlined a set of administrative and legislative priorities aimed at closing the housing supply shortfall in five years. The President believes that policies that boost the supply of affordable housing are critical to easing the burden of…
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Clean Air in Buildings
About the Challenge The quality and cleanliness of the air we breathe everyday has a significant impact on our health and well-being. Better indoor air quality is a powerful tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The Clean Air in Buildings Challenge is a call to action for organizational leaders and…
FACT SHEET: Historic Biden-Harris Administration Investments in Water Infrastructure and Lead Pipe Replacement Are Creating New Domestic Manufacturing Jobs
Major US manufacturers committing to new investments and hiring in response to historic $50B investment in water infrastructure from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda This week, senior executives from major U.S.-based manufacturers and distributors of water infrastructure parts joined senior Biden-Harris Administration officials at the White House to announce new private sector investments spurred…
White House Announces New Actions on Homeownership
For millions of Americans homeownership is a foundation for so many parts of their lives, and for many it is also their primary source of wealth. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to expanding access to homeownership, ensuring homeowners can afford to stay in their homes and make the repairs they need, and that the wealth…
Remarks by President Biden at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service
U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 12:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: President Yoes, Auxiliary President Hennie, Auxiliary President Lehmann, Executive Director and good friend Jimmy Pasco, thank you for your service to our nation and for inviting me to join you once again today. I’d also like to thank the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General Monaco…
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Meeting with Historically Black College and University Presidents
Today, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan met with 18 leaders of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to discuss a range of issues, including partnerships to advance national security, recruitment of graduates from their campuses for national security careers, and campus security. This was the first ever engagement with HBCU…
President Biden’s Economic Strategy and Fiscal Responsibility Decreasing Deficit by More Than $1.3 Trillion—Largest One-Year Decline in U.S. History
When the President took office, the pandemic was raging in communities across the country and our economy was struggling to recover from the most severe downturn since the Great Depression. The economy shrunk, and the unemployment rate stood at 6.4 percent. And, the deficit had risen to $3.1 trillion in 2020—yet with trillions in resources,…
A Proclamation on National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2023
During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we call attention to the second leading cause of cancer deaths in America — by sharing information about risk factors, promoting life-saving early screenings, and improving access to affordable treatment. In remembrance of every life cut short by this devastating disease, my Administration is determined to end…
Chronic Absenteeism and Disrupted Learning Require an All-Hands-on-Deck Approach
K-12 absenteeism has increased since the onset of COVID-19 and has contributed to falling test scores. Improving engagement is key for student success and the broader economy.
A Proclamation on National Arts And Humanities Month, 2022
For centuries, American arts and humanities have been a beacon of light and understanding, recording our history and advancing new ways of thinking. This National Arts and Humanities month, we celebrate our Nation’s visionary artists, scholars, and creators whose work touches and reveals the soul of America. My Administration is committed to…
