Foreign Affairs

A Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2024

<p>     Today, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), one of our Nation&#8217;s most significant civil rights laws to protect people with disabilities from discrimination.  For the more than 70 million Americans living with a disability, the ADA enshrines into law the idea that we all deserve opportunity, inclusion, respect, and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/25/a-proclamation-on-the-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-2024/">A Proclamation on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Background Press Call Previewing the Bilateral Engagement Between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu

<p>Via Teleconference 4:18 P.M. EDT MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us today to discuss tomorrow’s meeting here at the White House between the President and Prime Minister Netanyahu. As a reminder, today’s call is on background, attributable to a senior administration official, and is embargoed until the end of the call. For your awareness,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/07/24/background-press-call-previewing-the-bilateral-engagement-between-president-biden-and-prime-minister-netanyahu/">Background Press Call Previewing the Bilateral Engagement Between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Bill Signed: H.R. 3019

<p>On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 3019, the &#8220;Federal Prison Oversight Act,&#8221; which establishes an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons and an Ombudsman office in the Department of Justice. Thank you to Representatives McBath and Armstrong, and Senators Ossoff, Braun, and Durbin for their leadership. ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2024/07/25/bill-signed-h-r-3019/">Bill Signed: H.R. 3019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Ethiopia – Landslide (25. 07. 2024)

France expresses its heartfelt solidarity with the Ethiopian people and offers its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the hundreds of victims of the landslide that occurred on July 22 in the Geze-Gofa district, in the South Ethiopia Regional State.

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Nominations Sent to the Senate

<p>Val Butler Demings, of Florida, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2030, vice Anton George Hajjar, term expired. William Zollars, of Kansas, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2029. (Reappointment) # # #</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/25/nominations-sent-to-the-senate-153/">Nominations Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

President Biden Announces Nominees

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as leaders in his administration: Val Butler Demings, Nominee to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service Board of Governors Val Butler Demings is a lifelong public servant who broke numerous glass ceilings. In 2016, Demings was&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/25/president-biden-announces-nominees-4/">President Biden Announces Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

<p>James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:22 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I have a couple things at the top. So, I want to start by addressing the horrific killing of Sonya Massey. The president and vice president both released statements on their heartbreak for Sonya Massey’s family&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/07/25/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-64/">Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event to Celebrate Families of the 2024 Olympic Athletes

<p>Paris, France Ambassador Bauer—Denise, you always lead with care and thought, with hope and connection at the center. We are so lucky to have you as our ambassador to France. I know from personal experience how Ambassador O’Donnell makes every room she walks into a little brighter and every project she’s a part of a&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/25/remarks-as-prepared-for-delivery-by-first-lady-jill-biden-at-an-event-to-celebrate-families-of-the-2024-olympic-athletes/">Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at an Event to Celebrate Families of the 2024 Olympic Athletes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th National Convention

<p>George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas 10:29 A.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  (Applause.)  Good morning, everyone.  Good morning.  Good morning, AFT.  (Applause.)  Good morning.  Oh, my goodness.  It’s so good to be with everyone.  Please have a seat.  Please have a seat.  If you have a seat, please have a seat.  (Applause.)&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/25/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-the-american-federation-of-teachers-88th-national/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at the American Federation of Teachers&#8217; 88th National Convention</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris

<p>Yesterday, at Union Station in Washington, D.C. we saw despicable acts by unpatriotic protestors and dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric.   I condemn any individuals associating with the brutal terrorist organization Hamas, which has vowed to annihilate the State of Israel and kill Jews. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric is abhorrent and we must not tolerate it in our nation.  I condemn the burning&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/25/statement-by-vice-president-kamala-harris-3/">Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Thu Jul 25 2024

Executive Order on Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate a Dispute Between New Jersey Transit Rail Operations a

<p>     A dispute exists between the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations and its Locomotive Engineers represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.      The dispute has not heretofore been adjusted under the provisions of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, 45 U.S.C. 151-188 (RLA).      A party empowered by the RLA&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/24/executive-order-on-establishing-an-emergency-board-to-investigate-a-dispute-between-new-jersey-transit-rail-operations-and-its-locomotive-engineers-represented-by-the-brotherhood-of-locomotive-enginee/">Executive Order on Establishing an Emergency Board to Investigate a Dispute Between New Jersey Transit Rail Operations and Its Locomotive Engineers Represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Environmental Justice with Cleaner Air, Clean Water, and Healthier Comm

<p>President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that every person has a right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a healthy community – now and into the future. During his first week in office, President Biden launched the most ambitious environmental justice agenda in our nation’s history. Today, at the first-ever&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/24/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-delivers-environmental-justice-with-cleaner-air-clean-water-and-healthier-communities/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Environmental Justice with Cleaner Air, Clean Water, and Healthier Communities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress Creating a Future Made in America

<p>Since day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris have worked to make “Made in America” a reality. In his first week in office, President Biden signed his Executive Order on Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers, which established the first ever Made in America Office at&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/24/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administrations-progress-creating-a-future-made-in-america/">FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress Creating a Future Made in America</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

<p>MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECT:       Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled  Applications Act By the authority vested in me as President&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/24/memorandum-on-the-delegation-of-authority-under-the-protecting-americans-from-foreign-adversary-controlled-applications-act/">Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

Nominations Sent to the Senate

<p>     Lisa T. Ballance, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Marine Mammal Commission for a term expiring May 13, 2027, vice Frances M.D. Gulland, term expired. Gabriel Escobar, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/23/nominations-sent-to-the-senate-152/">Nominations Sent to the Senate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

President Biden Announces a Presidential Emergency Board, Names Members

<p>WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between the New Jersey Transit Rail and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The appointment of the Board is required under the Railway Labor Act because a party to the dispute has&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/24/president-biden-announces-a-presidential-emergency-board-names-members/">President Biden Announces a Presidential Emergency Board, Names Members</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration

<p>Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from April 29 to May 10, 2024. Federal funding is available to Commonwealth and eligible&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/07/23/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-puerto-rico-disaster-declaration-3/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

Remarks by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on Bolstering Placed-Based Economic Development

<p>The Roosevelt InstituteAs Prepared for Delivery Thank you to the Roosevelt Institute and particularly Felicia Wong for hosting this important discussion on how we can work together to lift up communities across the country. The Biden-Harris Administration’s placed-based investment strategy, alongside our efforts to invest in workforce development, are catalyzing economic opportunity in communities across&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/24/remarks-by-national-economic-advisor-lael-brainard-on-bolstering-placed-based-economic-development/">Remarks by National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard on Bolstering Placed-Based Economic Development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Political Event

<p>West Allis Central High School West Allis, Wisconsin 1:33 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  (Applause.)  Good after- &#8212; hi, Wisconsin.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Kamala!  Kamala!  Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you all.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Tha- &#8212; (laughs) &#8212; thank you.  Thank you, thank you.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you all.  (Applause.)  Thank you. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/23/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-a-political-event-10/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Political Event</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

Remarks by Vice President Harris at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated’s Grand Boulé

<p>Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, Indiana 12:50 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon.  (Applause.)  Good afternoon, everyone.  Good afternoon.  Please have a seat.  Good afternoon. I was just saying to your most glorious president, Stacie NC Grant, she and I talked about this visit months ago, sitting together, having a meeting in the Oval Office. &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2024/07/24/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-at-zeta-phi-beta-sorority-incorporateds-grand-boule/">Remarks by Vice President Harris at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated&#8217;s Grand Boulé</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House

<p>President Biden will welcome Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 25 to the White House. The leaders will discuss developments in Gaza and progress towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal and the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s security, including countering Iran’s threats to Israel and the broader region. Following the leaders’ meeting, they will meet&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/24/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-to-the-white-house/">Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Wed Jul 24 2024

Letter from Dr. Kevin O’Connor

<p>To view the letter from the Physician to the President, visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Letter7.23.24.pdf ###</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/23/letter-from-dr-kevin-oconnor-7/">Letter from Dr. Kevin O&#8217;Connor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.</p>

Updated: Tue Jul 23 2024