One year ago, with the country at a crossroads, President Biden unveiled his Build Back Better Agenda. Facing a raging pandemic, unprecedented economic downturn, profound climate crisis, and persistent racial injustices, President Biden outlined an ambitious agenda that would position America not just to return to where we were, but to build back better towards…
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Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with House Leadership and Committee Chairs on Build Back Better Agenda
This afternoon, the President held a virtual meeting with House Democratic leadership and the chairs of 15 House committees of jurisdiction about moving forward with his Build Back Better agenda, which would cut prescription drug costs, reduce the cost of housing and education, strengthen care for veterans, take on climate change, and help families afford…
Remarks by President Biden on the Ongoing Evacuation Efforts in Afghanistan and the House Vote on the Build Back Better Agenda
Roosevelt Room 5:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, folks. Before I update you on the meeting that I had with leaders of the G7 earlier today, I want to say a word about the progress we’re making on the Build Back Better agenda here at home I just got off the telephone with the leaders…
How Investing in Equity Fosters the Goals of Investing in America
Heather Boushey, Chief Economist, Investing in America Cabinet When the President took office, he identified a number of challenges in the American economy, including decades of rising inequality and the rapidly rising costs of climate change, which disproportionately harms lower-income communities. The President promised to build back better, putting in place a historic Investing in…
A Month of Action: Celebrating Black History Month and Championing Diversity in STEM
Over the past three years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have leveraged the full force of the federal government to advance equity and open America’s possibilities for all Black Americans. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) works to bring the President’s goals to life by harnessing the power of science,…
President Biden to Announce 21 Winners of $1 Billion American Rescue Plan Regional Challenge
Funding Provides Regional Investments to Transform Local Economies, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Jumpstart Emerging Industries, and Prepare Workforce for the Future WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden will announce the 21 winners of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the most impactful regional economic development competition in decades. Funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan…
FACT SHEET: Build Back Better Investments in Care Will Boost Economic Growth and Help Businesses Thrive
On Thursday August 12th, Vice President Harris will meet with business leaders to discuss how the care provisions in the Build Back Better Agenda will help workers, businesses and the economy Leaders of Airbnb, Chobani, Etsy, Gap, Microsoft, Patagonia, Seventh Generation to join Vice President Harris at the White House Care Can’t Wait Coalition announces…
The American Rescue Plan (ARP): Top Highlights from 3 Years of Recovery
The American Rescue Plan has led to a historic recovery across the country, with 15 million jobs created and the longest streak of sub-4% unemployment in more than 50 years. It’s led to a recovery where more Americans are working than ever before and more Americans are taking the act of faith of starting a…
FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda Will Deliver Historic Investments in American Families and Communities
One year ago, with the country at a crossroads, President Biden unveiled his Build Back Better Agenda. Facing a raging pandemic, unprecedented economic downturn, profound climate crisis, and persistent racial injustices, President Biden outlined an ambitious agenda that would position America not just to return to where we were, but to build back better towards…
FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Kicks Off Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour in Atlanta
Vice President Harris’s visit highlights recent $158 million Reconnecting Communities Award for The Stitch project to reconnect Atlanta neighborhoods and drive economic growth Vice President Harris to meet with small business owners who are taking advantage of Biden-Harris Administration resources to help launch and scale their businesses Today, Vice President Kamala Harris is kicking off…