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10 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Senior Advisor John Podesta on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Priorities for Energy Infrastructure Permitting Reform

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Bipartisan Policy Center Thanks so much, Sasha—and a big thanks to Bipartisan Policy Center for hosting us. For more than 15 years, this organization has shown America that politics doesn’t have to be broken—that we can confront challenges on a bipartisan basis. When President Biden entered office over two years ago, our nation faced multiple challenges at once. A health crisis in the form of a once-in-a-century pandemic…an economy in crisis, with millions out of work and small businesses shuttered…a climate in crisis, with escalating hurricanes and wildfires devastating American communities. All that, on top of decades of underinvestment in…

10 May

Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

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On May 15, 2019, by Executive Order 13873, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the unrestricted acquisition and use of certain information and communications technology and services transactions. The unrestricted acquisition or use in the United States of information and communications technology or services designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction…

10 May

Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

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Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13873 of May 15, 2019, with respect to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain, is…

10 May

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Official State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India

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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023. The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together. The visit will strengthen our two countries’ shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific and our shared resolve to elevate our strategic technology partnership, including in defense, clean energy,…

10 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Annual Gala

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Washington, D.C. Thank you, Judy. You’re such a force for your constituents and your community. Thank you for your friendship and your decades of leadership. Madalene, thank you for putting your heart and hard work into making this evening a success. I’m excited to be joined tonight by Secretary Becerra and Ambassador Tai. Leader Jeffries, Hakeem, we’re so lucky to have you at the helm in the House, working tirelessly for the American people. And to Congressman Bera, Congresswoman Meng, and all of our amazing elected leaders here today, I’m honored to celebrate with all of you. I also want…

10 May

FACT SHEET: Actions Taken by the Biden-Harris Administration to Ensure Continued COVID-19 Protections and Surge Preparedness After Public Health Emergency Transition

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Over the last two years, the Biden-Harris Administration has made tremendous progress in our ability to manage COVID-19 so that it no longer meaningfully disrupts the way we live our lives. As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends on May 11, 2023, the Administration has taken significant steps to ensure all individuals have continued access to lifesaving protections such as vaccines, treatments and tests, and that the nation is well prepared to manage the risks of COVID-19 going forward. The Administration’s COVID-19 strategy during the PHE relied on effectively and equitably implementing the largest adult vaccination program in U.S.…

10 May

Remarks by President Biden on Meeting with Congressional Leaders

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Roosevelt Room 6:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I have a brief statement, and then I’ll be happy to take your questions. First, I just finished, I thought, a productive meeting with the congressional leadership about the path forward to make sure America does not default — I emphasize does not default on its debt for the first time in history. And I’m pleased but not surprised to hear Republican Minority Leader of the United States Senate saying that — at our meeting that the United States is not going to default. It never has, and it never will. And he’s absolutely correct.…

09 May

Statement from President Joe Biden on the IOM Director General Candidacy of Amy Pope

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Amy Pope is an innovative, strategic leader with impeccable qualifications, and I strongly support her candidacy to serve as the next Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). As we grapple with record levels of displacement worldwide, IOM needs a forward-looking leader who will position the organization to address the challenges we face. I have worked first-hand with Amy over her 20-year career in migration and disaster relief. Amy has the necessary experience to effectively mobilize IOM and its Members to respond to rising migration challenges, including the impacts of a changing climate, with innovative and inclusive solutions. She is the right person for the job. I ask IOM Member States to join the United States in voting for…

09 May

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Writing Seminar for Gold Star Children and Siblings

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South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building A few years ago, after Joe finished his time as Vice President, a publishing company told me that they thought that I should write a book about my life. Now, I teach writing at a community college, and I’ve always been a big fan of journaling. So I thought, sure, I can do that. I wanted to talk about my childhood and how Joe and I built our family. I wanted to talk about being Second Lady and all the lessons I had learned. But there was one thing I did not want to talk…

09 May

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments

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Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Education, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, and Transportation as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and for International Assistance Programs. These amendments would not change the base discretionary budget authority requested in my FY 2024 Budget. Also included is an amendment providing increased amounts for the National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Education account. This increase is fully offset from amounts provided from within NSF and the Department of Agriculture. Also included for consideration are amendments shifting…