Acting Director LaBelle calls for swift passage of the bipartisan EQUAL Act Washington, D.C. — Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled, “Examining Federal Sentencing for Crack and Powder Cocaine.” Acting Director LaBelle spoke about the importance of eliminating the federal sentencing disparity that remains…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Year Drug Policy Priorities
Washington, D.C. — Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities for the Administration’s first year. The seven priorities propose specific and targeted actions to reduce overdoses and promote recovery, including expanding access to quality treatment, reducing an increasingly lethal supply of illicit substances, and enhancing…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Responds to Immediate Needs of the Community in the Buffalo and Uvalde Attacks
The Biden-Harris Administration is using the full resources of the federal government to respond to the horrific massacres that took place at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York, and at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. This fact sheet summarizes some key federal social service programs and other supports that are part of that…
Remarks by Vice President Harris at the 113th NAACP National Convention
Atlantic City Convention CenterAtlantic City, New Jersey 11:54 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone! (Applause.) Good morning! Good morning. Have a seat. Please, have a seat. Oh, it is so good to be here with all my sisters and brothers. (Laughs.) Let me just thank Vice Chair Boykin-Towns for that incredible introduction. It means so much. My…
Acting Director Regina LaBelle Testifies Before the Senate and Outlines Actions Taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to Address Addiction and the Overdose Epidemic
Acting Director LaBelle: “These actions and this funding are just the start of the Biden Administration’s historic commitment to ensuring the Federal Government promotes evidence-based public health and public safety actions to address this epidemic amidst a changing drug environment” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, National Drug Control Policy Acting Director Regina LaBelle testified before the…
FACT SHEET: Private Sector Steps Up on Cancer Moonshot Call to Action on Cancer Screening
The White House announces private sector commitments in response to the call to action from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on cancer screening. These new actions and collaborations mark progress toward the Cancer Moonshot goal to decrease the death rate from cancer by at least 50 percent over the next 25 years. Just…
FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration Accelerates Whole-of-Government Effort to Prevent, Detect, and Treat Long COVID
The U.S. has made tremendous progress in our fight against COVID-19. Today, Americans have the tools they need to protect against and treat the virus. At the same time, millions of individuals continue to experience prolonged illness from COVID-19, known as “Long COVID.” Many report debilitating, lasting symptoms that can persist long after the acute…
Remarks By Vice President Harris At Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 70th Boule
Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Florida 11:48 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, sorors! (Applause.) (Laughs.) Oh, my goodness. Oh. Good morning, good morning, good morning. (Applause.) Please have a seat. We have so much to talk about. (Laughter.) Oh, my goodness. What a sight my eyes do behold. (Applause.) It is so good to be…
Remarks by Vice President Harris in a Moderated Conversation with Annie Gonzalez During the National “Fight for Our Freedoms” College Tour
The College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada 1:09 P.M. PDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. (Laughter and applause.) Can we hear it for Pio? (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be with everybody. Please, let’s have a seat. MS. GONZALEZ: Hello. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, friend. (Laughs.) MS. GONZALEZ: Hello, Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. (Applause.) …
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event Celebrating the Upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
Paris, France Mayor Bass—Karen—thank you for that kind introduction. And to you, Casey, and so many elected officials from across the United States, I’m grateful for everything that you’ve done to champion the LA 2028 Games. Because of you, the Olympic flame will shine brightly in our nation once again. Ambassador Bauer—Denise—every day you show…
