Month: June 2023

Biden Administration to launch second installment of Investing in America tour coinciding with the Fourth of July Congressional Recess On Monday, June 26, President Biden will kick off a second round of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour with a major infrastructure funding announcement at the White House. Over the course of three weeks, President Biden, Vice President Harris, First Lady Jill Biden, Cabinet members, and Senior Administration Officials will barnstorm across the country to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is driving a manufacturing and clean energy boom, rebuilding America’s infrastructure, lowering costs, and creating good-paying…

The Blue Room, The White House Thank you all for being here today.  Nearly one year ago, the Dobbs decision took away women’s constitutional rights—their ability to make their own health care decisions. Today, 18 states have abortion bans in effect. And the consequences of these bans go far beyond the right to choose. Women are being denied access to medications that treat arthritis and cancer—even when they aren’t pregnant.  Survivors of rape and incest are being forced to travel across state lines for care. Doctors have stopped providing the care that they know is best for their patients because they don’t…

The FairmontSan Francisco, California 1:13 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, thanks for joining me today, everyone.  I appreciate it very much. And especially thanks to my buddy Governor Newsom, who is one of the best governors I’ve ever worked with, and Arati, the — my director of my Office of Science and Technology and Policy. And earlier this year, we met with my Council on Science and Technology Advisors and — and some of America’s top minds to discuss the possibilities and the risks associated with artificial intelligence. In May, Kamala and I convened the CEOs of American companies foremost…

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan of Singapore at the White House on June 20, 2023. They reflected on the enduring strength of the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership and reviewed opportunities to deepen cooperation, including through the U.S.-Singapore Climate Partnership. They discussed establishing a bilateral dialogue regarding critical and emerging technologies, and tasked their respective senior officials with expeditious follow-up. Mr. Sullivan and Dr. Balakrishnan also discussed a wide range of regional and global issues, including regional cybersecurity challenges. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/20/readout-of-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivans-meeting-with-singapore-foreign-minister-vivian-balakrishnan/

Today, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Dr. Rahul Gupta, White House Domestic Policy Council Advisor Neera Tanden, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, and U.S. Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon hosted a convening with U.S. drug manufacturers who currently have FDA-approved opioid overdose reversal medication products. During the meeting, senior Biden-Harris officials reiterated President Biden’s clear and urgent directive to increase access and affordability of these life-saving overdose reversal medications, and underscored the critical role manufacturers play in the all-of-society effort to help end the nation’s overdose…

Private Residence Dallas, Texas THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Hi, everyone.  (Applause.)  And let’s give it up for the Second — the first Second Gentleman of the United States.   (Applause.)  Please have a seat.   Please have a seat.  Dallas is hot.  (Laughter.)  I checked the little phone.  It’s like 107, feels like.  But let me just start by thanking everyone.  It is — Jill, where — it is — and Randy, Rachel, it’s so good to be back here.  This family is an extension of my family, and I have stood in this very living room so many times where you all…