Employers, unions, and other collaborators will create thousands of jobs, expand Registered Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships, and increase recruitment from underserved communities On Wednesday, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Augusta and Pittsburgh for Workforce…
New proposals would crack down on junk fees across industries and ban fees for essential bank services Today, President Biden will be joined by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan and Consumer Financial Protection…
Largest Internet Funding Announcement in History Kicks Off Administration-Wide Investing in America Tour High-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school,…
East Room 12:06 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Indeed. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Please have a seat. Good morning. So I am going to start by saying that we are so thankful to all of…
One year ago, the Supreme Court eliminated a constitutional right that it had previously recognized, overturning nearly fifty years of precedent. Today, more than 23 million women of reproductive age—one in three—live in one of…
Bethel, AK Thank you, Mary. You’ve dedicated your life to lifting up the voices we all need to hear. From Bethel to Washington D.C., you’ve never stopped fighting for all Alaskans. First Lady Dunleavy, I…
1. Led to the Strongest Jobs Recovery on Record: When President Biden came into office, there was tremendous economic uncertainty. Unemployment was at 6.1% when ARP passed. It was expected to average 5% in 2022. With…
East Room 9:42 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Whoa! (Applause.) I think they like you. Good morning. (Applause.) I’m going to — I’m going to close my eyes and pretend you were clapping for me. …
Over 16 million households now saving $500 million per month, thanks to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Vice President announces over $175 million for Minority Serving institutions to connect more young Americans with affordable, high-speed internet …
Benedict CollegeColumbia, South Carolina 1:16 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. It is so good to be back in South Carolina. Thank you, Dr. Monica Adams, soror, for that introduction and…
Black Americans with disabilities are deserving of dignity, respect, and equal opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Black History Month celebrates the resilience and talents of Black people, including Black disabled people. This country was…
On Wednesday, in celebration of Black History Month, the White House Office of Public Engagement hosted a listening session with over 70 Black venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) stakeholders titled Bolstering the U.S….
On his first day in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. That Order emphasized the enormous human costs of systemic racism and…
More than $950 million announced today will create economic opportunity in the region, help address root causes of migration. Vice President Kamala Harris and the Partnership for Central America today announced more than $950 million…
One year ago, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden reignited the Cancer Moonshot, setting an ambitious, achievable goal: to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50 percent over the next…