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Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 670, H.R. 1318, H.R. 2997, H.R. 3391, H.R. 5103, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5887, H.R. 6062, H.R.

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, the President signed into law: H.R. 670, the “Think Differently Database Act,” which requires HHS to establish a website to provide information on resources available to individuals with a disability and their caregivers and families; Thank you to Representatives Molinaro and Sherrill, and Senators Schmitt and Ossoff for their leadership.… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2025/01/04/press-release-bills-signed-h-r-670-h-r-1318-h-r-2997-h-r-3391-h-r-5103-h-r-5443-h-r-5887-h-r-6062-h-r-6395-h-r-6492-h-r-6852-h-r-7158-h-r-7180-h-r-7365-h-r-7385-h-r-74/">Press Release: Bills Signed: H.R. 670, H.R. 1318, H.R. 2997, H.R. 3391, H.R. 5103, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5887, H.R. 6062, H.R. 6395, H.R. 6492, H.R. 6852, H.R. 7158, H.R. 7180, H.R. 7365, H.R. 7385, H.R. 7417, H.R. 7507, H.R. 7508…</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Jan 05 2025

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act

Yesterday, I was proud to sign into law the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act, authorizing the placement of a monument honoring the women’s suffrage movement on the National Mall. In addition to commemorating the ratification of the 19th Amendment, the Women’s Suffrage National Monument will recognize the generations of women who fought to ensure an equal… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/05/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-womens-suffrage-national-monument-location-act/">Statement from President Joe Biden on the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sun Jan 05 2025

Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 of this… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-on-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-homeland-security/">Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Management and Budget

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 of this… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-on-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-office-of-management-and-budget/">Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Management and Budget</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2 of this… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-justice/">Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Today, President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. President Biden believes great… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/04/president-biden-announces-recipients-of-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom-3/">President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Travel to New Delhi, India

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to New Delhi, India on January 5-6 for a capstone meeting with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval that will span a range of issues across the breadth of the U.S.-India partnership – from space, defense, and strategic technology cooperation to shared security priorities in the Indo-Pacific and… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/04/statement-by-nsc-spokesperson-sean-savett-on-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-to-travel-to-new-delhi-india/">Statement by NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to Travel to New Delhi, India</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Sat Jan 04 2025

Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Order of Succession. (a) Subject to the provisions of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-agriculture/">Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Treasury

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered that: Section 1. Order of Succession. Subject to the provisions of section 2… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/executive-order-providing-an-order-of-succession-within-the-department-of-the-treasury/">Executive Order Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of the Treasury</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Fight against the death penalty - Zimbabwe abolishes capital punishment (3 Jan. 2025)

France applauds Emmerson Mnangagwa's historic decision on December 31 to abolish the death penalty in Zimbabwe. The abolition of the death penalty continues to gain ground around the world, with 127 nations having done away with it so far. Ahead of the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty, to be held in Paris from June 30 to July 3, 2026, France is determined to continue its efforts in support of the universal abolition of this cruel, unjust and inhuman (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Personnel Management to Act as Director

January 3, 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the Office of Personnel Management to Act as Director By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-office-of-personnel-management-to-act-as-director/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Personnel Management to Act as Director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Act as Director

MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Act as Director By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-office-of-science-and-technology-policy-to-act-as-director/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to Act as Director</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for Global Media to Act as Chief Executive Officer

SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for Global Media to Act as Chief Executive Officer By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq. (the “Act”),… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-united-states-agency-for-global-media-to-act-as-chief-executive-officer/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for Global Media to Act as Chief Executive Officer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator

MEMORANDUM FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT: Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/03/memorandum-on-the-designation-of-officials-of-the-united-states-agency-for-international-development-to-act-as-administrator/">Memorandum on the Designation of Officials of the United States Agency for International Development to Act as Administrator</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby

Via Teleconference 11:40 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Hey, everyone. Thanks so much for joining the News of the Day Gaggle with John Kirby. I’m going to turn it over to him for a few thoughts at the top, and then we’ll take your questions. Kirby, over to you. MR. KIRBY: Thanks, Eduardo. Hey, just a short… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2025/01/03/on-the-record-press-gaggle-by-white-house-national-security-communications-advisor-john-kirby-39/">On-the-Record Press Gaggle by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Syria - Jean-Noël Barrot and Annalena Baerbock hold joint conversation with Ahmed al-Sharaa (03.01.25)

Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock spoke today to Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the de-facto Syrian authorities. The ministers reaffirmed the desire for a peaceful, rigorous transition that represents Syria's diverse society. The de-facto authorities have committed themselves to broad participation in the transition, and in particular have said women will be part of the preparatory committee for a National Dialogue Conference that will be initiated in the coming (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

Syria - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (3 Jan. 2025)

Q: When did Mr. Barrot arrive in Syria (yesterday evening or this morning)? Will he spend the night in Syria, or will he return to France this evening? Will he discuss the lifting of EU sanctions on Syria and HTS with Ahmed al-Shara? What conditions will the ministry put forward? A: Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot is visiting Damascus today, January 3. His schedule will be as follows: Morning: Meeting between France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs (…)

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

United States - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (3 Jan. 2025)

Q: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump recently invited the leaders of certain countries and political parties to attend his inauguration ceremony on January 20. Can you confirm whether President Macron or high officials have been invited? Do they plan to attend? A: We invite you to consult the Elysée press office.

Updated: Fri Jan 03 2025

A Proclamation on on Amending Proclamation 8336 to Read, “Establishment of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National

WHEREAS, Proclamation 8336 of January 6, 2009, established the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (Monument); and WHEREAS, Proclamation 9173 of September 25, 2014, established the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument Expansion (Monument Expansion); NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by the authority… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/02/a-proclamation-on-on-amending-proclamation-8336-to-read-establishment-of-the-pacific-islands-heritage-marine-national-monument-and-amending-proclamation-9173-to-read-pacif/">A Proclamation on on Amending Proclamation 8336 to Read, “Establishment of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument” and Amending Proclamation 9173 to Read, “Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument Expansion”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 02 2025

Algeria - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (2 Jan. 2025)

Q: Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune criticized France in his speech this past weekend. Do you have any comment? Specifically, do you have anything to say about his claim that the proposed autonomy plan for the Western Sahara is a French idea, not a Moroccan one? The Algerian president indirectly referenced writer Boualem Sansal, whom he called an imposter sent by France. Do you have any comment ? Do you have any news about his situation ? A: The Algerian President's statements are (…)

Updated: Thu Jan 02 2025

FACT SHEET: President Biden Recognizes Fuller Story of Pacific Islands Heritage

Today, President Biden is taking action to recognize the cultural heritage of the Indigenous Peoples and communities of the Pacific Islands by renaming the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument as the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, and becoming the first President to formally honor the Hui Panalāʻau, Native Hawaiians sent to secure United… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/02/fact-sheet-president-biden-recognizes-fuller-story-of-pacific-islands-heritage/">FACT SHEET: President Biden Recognizes Fuller Story of Pacific Islands Heritage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 02 2025

Montenegro - Mass shooting in Cetinje (2 Jan. 2025)

France expresses its deep shock over yesterday's mass shooting in Cetinje, Montenegro, which left many dead and injured. We offer our sincerest condolences to the victims' families. France stands with Montenegro in this tragedy and expresses its utmost solidarity with the Montenegrin people and authorities.

Updated: Thu Jan 02 2025

President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden named twenty recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal. The Presidential Citizens Medal is awarded to citizens of the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens. President Biden believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/02/president-biden-announces-recipients-of-the-presidential-citizens-medal/">President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 02 2025

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kipnuk

Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Native Village of Kipnuk and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from August 16 to August 18, 2024. Federal funding is available to the Native Village of Kipnuk… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/02/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-for-the-native-village-of-kipnuk/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kipnuk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 02 2025

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Missouri Major Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding from November 3 to November 9, 2024. Federal funding is available to state and eligible… The post <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2025/01/01/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-missouri-major-disaster-declaration/">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Missouri Major Disaster Declaration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov">The White House</a>.

Updated: Thu Jan 02 2025