President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is providing unprecedented resources for K-12 schools to invest in healthier, more sustainable buildings and infrastructure—from removing lead pipes, to installing clean, reliable solar energy,…
Small businesses are the engine of our economy and the heart and soul of our communities. They employ nearly half of all private sector workers and contribute to every industry. Getting them what they need to grow is one of the best…
A job is about more than a paycheck — it is about dignity and respect. Our Nation’s workers built this country, and we need to have their backs. On the most basic level, that means every worker in this Nation deserves to be safe on the job…
While inflation has fallen more than 60% from its peak, today’s report reinforces the importance of our ongoing work to bring costs down. President Biden is fighting to lower the biggest bills families face. The President has secured…
Don Payne was an accomplished public servant whose kind strength and generosity of spirit won him love across his district and the U.S. Congress. I’ve trusted his partnership throughout my presidency, and always been grateful for his…
Private ResidenceIrvington, New York 7:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thanks. Don’t leave yet. Before I begin, I want a promise. When they say, “Joe Biden is in the outer room to see the President,” you won’t say, “Joe who?” (Laughter.) God…
South Lawn 3:52 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello. That’s me. (Laughs.) Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon, and welcome to the White House. (Applause.) I want to thank Elliot for that introduction. I just love seeing all of our…
Roosevelt Room 2:56 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everyone. I — before the press came in, I — I thanked the leaders who are at the table who will be sharing their stories with us this afternoon. And I mentioned to them…
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and TechnologySyracuse, New York 2:39 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) It’s good to be back in Syracuse. (Applause.) I fell in love with this place, but I fell in love with a…
America was founded on the promise of new beginnings. Yet, for people returning home to their communities from jail or prison, obstacles often stand in the way of turning this promise into a reality. Having a criminal record can make it…
12:20 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (In progress.) …a delayed start this morning. I apologize. Just going to talk a little bit about the trip and then I’ll hand it over to the Admiral, who has some stuff on — on the Middle East and some other…
The Vice President will kick off her multi-state tour with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she will…
11:16 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President, how was your meeting with Abigail? Can you talk about your meeting with Abigail a little bit? We’re told that you met with Abigail, the little — the little girl that was held hostage. THE PRESIDENT: I’m…
Today’s report shows the American economy remains strong, with continued steady and stable growth. The economy has grown more since I took office than at this point in any presidential term in the last 25 years—including 3% growth over the…
We call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza for over 200 days. They include our own citizens. The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of…
Today, President Biden will announce four new Workforce Hubs to ensure all Americans can access the good jobs created by the President’s Investing in America agenda, which includes the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
Today—on World Malaria Day—we recommit to ending this disease for everyone, everywhere. Malaria is one of the world’s deadliest diseases. In 1951, the United States eliminated malaria in our country. And with strong bipartisan support in…
Funding unleashes $125 billion in private investment from Micron to build leading-edge memory semiconductor and create more than 20,000 direct jobs. Today, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, New York, to announce that the Department…
Since Day One, President Biden has led and delivered on the most ambitious climate and environmental justice agenda in history, including securing the largest-ever climate investment. The power sector, which is responsible for a quarter of…
Heather Boushey, Chief Economist, Investing in America Cabinet Introduction The President’s Investing in America agenda delivers historic public investments to American communities through legislation like the American Rescue Plan,…
Today, the White House convened state legislative leaders to discuss state-level actions to address junk fees, building on the Biden-Harris Administration’s unprecedented efforts to crack down on junk fees across the economy to lower costs…
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 4389, the “Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act of 2023,” which reauthorizes and amends the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation. Thank you to…
Today, Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution, proposed jointly by the United States and Japan, that would have reaffirmed the fundamental obligation of States Parties to the Outer Space Treaty not to place nuclear weapons in orbit…
Washington Hilton HotelWashington, D.C. 12:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Whoa! Holy mackerel. (Applause.) Whoa! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you…
Washington, D.C. Thank you, Maria. You give me hope too. It’s what you do. In Alzheimer’s, you’ve given others hope during some of their darkest times – even as you were going though yours – shining your light so others can find their way…
The South Lawn Thank you, Sharona. It takes incredible courage to not only heal, but to also share your journey so that others can heal too. It’s that same bravery you called on when you chose to put on the uniform and protect others.…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Madam President:) In accordance with section 406 of division A, section 510 of division B, and section 405 of division C of the Act making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September…
State Dining Room 10:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. It’s a good day for America, it’s a good day for Europe, and it’s a good day for world peace, for real. This is consequential. I just signed into law the national security…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of…
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 815, which provides supplemental emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024 to Federal agencies to respond to the situations in Israel and Ukraine, and for assistance to…