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01 Jun

A Proclamation on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month, 2023

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In June 1969, a courageous group of Americans rose up to protest the violence and marginalization they faced in what became known as the Stonewall Uprising. Police had raided the Stonewall Inn — a gay bar located in New York City — and for the next six days they clashed with LGBTQI+ protestors, who bravely stood their ground. Their courage sparked a civil rights movement for the liberation of the LGBTQI+ community and changed our Nation forever. During Pride Month, we honor a movement that has grown stronger, more vibrant, and more inclusive with every…

01 Jun

A Proclamation on National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2023

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During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate the achievements and dreams of the millions of people of Caribbean origin now living in the United States while honoring the shared history of joy and perseverance that has united and enriched life across our region for centuries. There is no single Caribbean American identity. The mix of cultures, languages, and religions alive across the United States and the islands reflects the diversity of spirit that defines the American story. Meanwhile, our countries are bound by common values and a shared history — overcoming the yoke of colonialism, confronting the…

31 May

A Proclamation on Black Music Month, 2023

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During Black Music Month, we pay homage to legends of American music, who have composed the soundtrack of American life. Their creativity has given rise to distinctly American art forms that influence contemporary music worldwide and sing to the soul of the American experience. Much of Black music is rooted in African rhythms, coupled with the experience of slavery and struggle in America. Barred from expressing themselves in their native tongues, enslaved people developed a language to articulate their hopes, dreams, sense of loss, and tenacity to overcome the harrowing nature of their lives. They used music to…

31 May

Remarks by President Biden After Meeting With Federal Emergency Preparedness and Response Leaders on Extreme Weather Preparedness

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Roosevelt Room 1:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just — I just had a significant briefing from Cabinet members and agency chiefs to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season and peak wildfire season. And last year, hurricanes and other extreme weather events here in the United States caused over $165 billion in damages. Three hurricanes — Fiona, Ian, and Nicole — made landfall and did damage across a half a dozen states. Thanks to the National Oceanic and Envir- — Oceanic Atmosphere and — Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — so-called NOAA — new hurricane modeling systems, we’re getting more and more accurate…

31 May

A Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

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1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to the President a report on the Secretary’s investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles (steel articles) on the national security of the United States under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). The Secretary found and advised the President of his opinion that steel articles are being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair the national security of the United States. 2. In Proclamation…

31 May

Readout of White House State Legislative Convening on Mental Health

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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, today, officials from the White House Domestic Policy Council, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Department of Health and Human Services convened 19 state legislators from 10 states across the country working to advance legislation to improve mental health care. This legislative convening follows a White House forum held earlier this month with county officials on mental health as well as a convening with state legislators held in September 2022. The Biden-Harris Administration has made mental health a top priority by investing unprecedented resources in tackling the mental health crisis, particularly…

31 May

Readout of the White House Council on Native American Affairs Engagement Session on the Inflation Reduction Act

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Yesterday, the White House and White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) co-chair and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland convened the Council to hear directly from Tribal leaders on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the most significant piece of clean energy and climate legislation in history with hundreds of millions of dollars exclusively for Tribal Nations and Native communities. Cabinet officials, including Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, discussed Inflation Reduction Act programs that ensure more Tribal households have access to affordable and clean electricity; make Native communities more…

31 May

U.S.-EU Joint Statement of the Trade and Technology Council

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31 May 2023Luleå, Sweden I. Introduction The fourth Ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (“TTC”) took place in Luleå, Sweden, on 31 May 2023. It was co-chaired by European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, joined by European Commissioner Thierry Breton, and hosted by the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. On this occasion, the United States and the European Union reiterated the central role of the TTC in…

31 May

FACT SHEET: U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Deepens Transatlantic Ties

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New Avenues of Collaboration Embrace Shared Vision of Expanded Partnership, and Contribute to a Rules-Based Global Economy Read the U.S.-EU Joint Statement here. The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) held its fourth ministerial meeting in Luleå, Sweden on May 30-31, 2023. U.S. Co-Chairs Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai were joined by EU Co-Chairs European Commission Executive Vice Presidents Margrethe Vestager and Valdis Dombrovskis to review progress, meet with a range of U.S. and EU stakeholders, and further enhance Transatlantic cooperation on trade and technology that delivers…

31 May

A Proclamation on National Homeownership Month, 2023

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During National Homeownership Month, we recognize the power of owning a home when raising a family, planting roots in a community, building equity, and passing down generational wealth to continue the American Dream for generations to come. We recognize that a place to call home, regardless of owning or renting, is essential to a life of security, dignity, and hope. That is why my Administration is committed to removing barriers to homeownership. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when mortgage payments became harder to make and rents rose 26 percent nationally, my Administration took action to ensure people…