The Biden-Harris Administration has made historic investments to help ensure that all children can thrive in the 21st century – and that begins with students being in school every day. Chronic absenteeism – students missing 10% or more of school – emerged as a serious challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic due to school closures, which…
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Statement by President Joe Biden on All-Time Low Uninsured Rate
Every American has the right to the peace of mind that comes with access to affordable, quality health care. No one should worry about whether they can pay for their doctor or choose between paying rent and filing a prescription. Today, we are closer than ever to making that principle a reality. The lowest percentage…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby En Route San Francisco, CA
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route San Francisco, California 2:07 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I got a couple of things at the top before I turn it over to the Admiral. Thank you. So, this morning, President Biden shared big news in his work to tackle climate change. Over the past two and a half years, President Biden…
What to Expect: The 2022 Census Poverty, Income, and Health Insurance Reports
Ahead of the Census Bureau’s release of the 2022 income, poverty, and health insurance report, the CEA outlines expectations and important contextual information.
Readout of White House Community Violence Intervention Collaborative Meeting
Yesterday, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice and White House Intergovernmental Affairs Director Julie Rodriguez convened the final national meeting of The White House Community Violence Intervention Collaborative (CVIC), a cohort of 16 jurisdictions committed to using American Rescue Plan funding or other public funding to scale and strengthen their CVI infrastructure. Investing in evidence-based community…
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with Latino Small Business Owners
Yesterday, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Vice President Harris convened small business owners from across the country to discuss their critical role in the nation’s economy. Participants included a diverse array of business owners, including entrepreneurs from the food, clothing, and environmental science industries. The participants expressed their appreciation for the Administration’s support and…
Readout of President Biden’s Meeting With Leaders from Legacy Black Civil Rights Organizations
President Biden met today with leaders from legacy Black Civil Rights organizations. The group discussed the Biden-Harris Administration’s accomplishments and continued efforts to advance justice and equity for the Black community and all Americans, including cutting health care costs and student debt, increasing public safety, advancing effective and accountable policing, and protecting women’s rights. The…
Investing in America to Create Fair and Competitive Markets
Heather Boushey, Chief Economist, Investing in America Cabinet Introduction Promoting fair competition is a key pillar of Bidenomics, along with investing in America and empowering workers. Competition is the backbone of a market economy; it supports lower prices, higher quality goods and services, greater variety, and more innovation. Accordingly, President Biden has pushed for a…
A Proclamation on National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2022
During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we recommit to stopping avoidable traffic deaths and keeping America’s roadways safe by driving sober, raising awareness, helping each other get home, and supporting fellow Americans who are struggling with substance use. Over 10,000 American lives are lost to drunk and drug-impaired driving each year, accounting for nearly…
FACT SHEET: New Data Show 8.2 Million Fewer Americans Struggling with Medical Debt Under the Biden-Harris Administration
The Administration’s work to strengthen the Affordable Care Act along with new consumer protections lead to continued progress reducing the burden of medical debt. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new report that shows that the number of Americans with medical debt on their credit reports fell by 8.2 million from the…
