Americans are getting back to work at a historic pace, with fewer America is back to work. Over the last four weeks, fewer Americans filed initial claims for unemployment insurance than at any time in our nation's recorded history. Our economy added 7.9 million jobs since I took office - more jobs created on average...
I applaud the overwhelming vote today in the General Assembly of the United Nations to kick Russia off the UN Human Rights Council. This is a meaningful step by the international community further demonstrating how Putin's war has made Russia an international pariah. The United States worked closely with our Allies and partners around the...
France welcomes today's establishment of a presidential council bringing together Yemen's main political groups. It is an important step toward restoring a State engaged in the political process that serves all Yemenis. We applaud the vital role played by the Gulf Cooperation Council, and especially Saudi Arabia, in supporting consultations between Yemeni actors in Riyadh, as well as the announcement of financial support for Yemen and its institutions. Following the UN Special Envoy's (...)
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order in order to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency...
On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, the President signed into law: H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act of 2022," which establishes the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, repeals the prefunding requirement related to Postal retirement benefits, makes reforms to nonpostal and postal services, among other things. Thank you to Representatives Carolyn Maloney, James Comer, Virginia...
JOINT COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY FOR EUROPE AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Agriculture and Food and the Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness met this morning to discuss the implementation of the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission (FARM) initiative for food security in the most vulnerable countries. President Macron announced the launch of this international (...)
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(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 America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the...
In Berlin today, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs is attending the Moldova Support Platform donors' conference, co-chaired by France, Germany and Romania. With Moldova facing unprecedented challenges due to Russia's war in Ukraine, the Moldova Support Platform aims to provide coordinated responses to the needs expressed by the Moldovan authorities by bringing together States, financial institutions and international organizations that can offer help. France and Italy are (...)
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs will attend the meeting of NATO foreign ministers on April 6 and 7 in Brussels. This meeting will offer an opportunity to reaffirm the Allies' unity and solidarity in the face of the Russian aggression in Ukraine, as well as their determination to protection NATO territory. The Minister will underscore the importance of getting Russia to declare a cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory. He will (...)
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Carol Spahn, Nominee for Director of the Peace Corps Robin Hutcheson, Nominee for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator, Department of Transportation Jaime Lizárraga, Nominee for Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission Mark Uyeda,...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:58 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. It's a busy day here, I would say. Okay. Today, as you all know, we announced new actions to cut healthcare costs through the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to President Obama and President Biden, America is more covered than before and well on its way...
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:15 P.M. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. Okay, a couple of items for you at the top. On his first day in office, President Biden directed the Department of Education to pause federal student loan repayments through September of that year. He has since extended it twice, today being the...
Via Teleconference 3:06 P.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good afternoon. Thanks for joining us. Today, Dr. Walensky will share the latest on the state of the pandemic, Dr. Fauci will discuss the effectiveness of additional booster shots, and Secretary Becerra will provide an update on our work to address the long-term impacts of COVID. First, I...
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the...
This afternoon, senior Administration officials including Commerce Secretary Raimondo, Deputy Defense Secretary Hicks, National Security Advisor Sullivan, and National Science Foundation Director Panchanathan held a briefing with a bipartisan and bicameral group of Members of Congress to discuss the urgent need to invest in made-in-America semiconductors as well as research and development that will protect...
Washington HiltonWashington, D.C. 12:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: It's good to be home! (Applause.) Whoa. AUDIENCE: Joe! Joe! Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. AUDIENCE: Joe! Joe! Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. You better stop; I'll start believing it. (Laughter.) ...
State Dining Room 4:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: You know, Annette, as you were speaking, I looked down at - Senator Carper used to be chairman of this committee. How many years, Tommy, you've been working on this? SENATOR CARPER: Four hundred. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) I tell you what - your service both in...
France welcomes the April 3rd signing of an agreement to unify the command of the re-unified South Sudanese armed forces. This agreement marks an important step for the implementation of the security measures for the transition process set forth in the peace agreement. France encourages the parties to implement their commitments within the agreed-upon time frame, in particular, the commitment to integrate and deploy the first elements of the re-unified armed forces. France reiterates its (...)
Jamal Simmons, the Vice President's Communications Director, tested positive for COVID-19 today. Jamal was in close contact to the Vice President as defined by CDC guidance. Jamal is isolating and working from home. The Vice President will follow CDC guidance for those that have been in close contact with a positive individual and will continue to...
Today, the President announced that our Administration is pausing federal student loan repayments through August 31, 2022. This pause will help 41 million people keep up with their monthly bills and meet their basic needs. It will give borrowers some urgently needed time to prepare for a return to repayment. This is personal for me....
Q - What is your reaction to the announcement that the Tunisian parliament has been dissolved? A - France would like to express its concern over the most recent developments in Tunisia. We reiterate the value that we place on respect for the rule of law and for the independence of the judiciary. We want to see Tunisian institutions resume normal operations as soon as possible so that they can respond to the economic and social emergency. With all due respect for Tunisia's sovereignty, (...)
France condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday's attack on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in the eastern province of Ituri, which took the life of a Nepalese peacekeeper. We offer our condolences to the deceased soldier's loved ones and to the Nepalese authorities. France applauds MONUSCO's dedication and reiterates its full support for their mission. Those responsible for the attack must be identified and (...)
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. On January 28, 2021, I signed Executive Order 14009 (Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act), establishing that it is the policy of my Administration to...
Today, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States reviewed progress in implementing the Australia - United Kingdom - United States (AUKUS) partnership. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and more broadly to an...
The U.S. has made tremendous progress in our fight against COVID-19. Today, Americans have the tools they need to protect against and treat the virus. At the same time, millions of individuals continue to experience prolonged illness from COVID-19, known as "Long COVID." Many report debilitating, lasting symptoms that can persist long after the acute...
