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National Drug Control Strategy: FY 2009 Budget Summary
"The National Drug Control Budget Summary identifies resources and performance indicators for programs within the Executive Branch that are integral to the President's National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy, which is the Administration's plan for reducing drug use and availability, is based on three pillars: (1) Stopping Use Before It Starts, (2) Healing America's Drug Users, and (3) Disrupting the Market for Illicit Drugs. In Fiscal Year 2009, the President requests $14.1 billion in support of these key elements. This request demonstrates a balanced approach to drug control policy, where activities to reduce the demand for narcotics are augmented by efforts to stem their supply […] There are twelve agencies represented in this volume. The drug control programs of the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Interior, Small Business Administration, and Veterans Affairs focus on demand reduction activities. The Departments of Defense, Home¬land Security, Justice, State, Transportation and Treasury are principally involved in supply reduction operations. The Office of National Drug Control Policy conducts activities in both areas. Each agency is an important partner in the drug control mission. The Budget Summary also details agency resources by function. Functions categorize the activities of agencies into common drug control areas. […] Other functions include treatment, domestic law enforcement, and interdiction. Under this proposal, resources for interdiction and treatment activities realize an increase over the previous year, while domestic law enforcement, prevention, and international programs incur a reduction."
United States. White House Office
2008-02
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Fact Sheet: Free Trade Agreements Vital to U.S. Economic Growth and National Security
This fact sheet outlines the need for pro-growth economic policies to further strengthen America's economy and national security. "Expanding trade and investment advances the national security and the economic interests of the United States. Opening markets has helped expand democracy, strengthen the rule of law, and lift hundreds of millions out of poverty worldwide. The President calls on Congress to help keep our economy growing by passing pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. In December, President Bush signed legislation approving the U.S.-Peru free trade agreement, which Congress passed with strong bipartisan support to expand trade and investment and create new opportunities for citizens of both nations. Congress should build on this success by approving remaining free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea to further open these important markets for U.S. industrial goods, agricultural commodities, services, and investments."
United States. White House Office
2008-02-28
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National Drug Control Strategy: 2008 Annual Report
This document outlines the current administration's drug control strategy for 2008. "I am pleased to transmit the 2008 National Drug Control Strategy, consistent with the provisions of section 201 of the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006. My Administration published its first National Drug Control Strategy in 2002, inspired by a great moral imperative: we must reduce illegal drug use because, over time, drugs rob men, women, and children of their dignity and of their character. Thanks to bipartisan support in the Congress; the work of Federal, State, local, and tribal officials; and the efforts of ordinary citizens, 6 years later fewer Americans know the sorrow of addiction. We have learned much about the nature of drug use and drug markets, and have demonstrated what can be achieved with a balanced strategy that puts resources where they are needed most. Prevention programs are reaching Americans in their communities, schools, workplaces, and through the media, contributing to a 24 percent decline in youth drug use since 2001. Today, approximately 860,000 fewer young people are using drugs than in 2001. We have expanded access to treatment in public health settings, the criminal justice system, and in sectors of society where resources are limited. The Access to Recovery program alone has extended treatment services to an additional 190,000 Americans, exceeding its 3 year goal. We have seized unprecedented amounts of illegal drugs and have denied drug traffickers and terrorists the profits they need to conduct their deadly work."
United States. White House Office
2008-03-01
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FY 2009 Supplemental - Protecting the Force, Equipping American Troops, Strengthening National Security
This document provides details of the $70 billion allowance included in the FY 2009 budget. The allowance "provides the necessary resources for ongoing military and intelligence operations for FY09, as well as diplomatic efforts and foreign assistance activities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. It also provides resources for other international security activities that advance our national security, including urgent food aid." Funding figures for military and intelligence operations, caring for service members and their families, equipment and force structure, and international security and stabilization activities are included.
United States. White House Office
2008
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Fact Sheet: Taking Additional Action to Confront Climate Change
This fact sheet outlines a new (April 2008) national goal to stop the growth in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. "This new goal marks a major step forward in America's ongoing efforts to address climate change. If we fully implement our strong new laws, adhere to the principles the President outlined, and adopt appropriate incentives, we will put the United States on an ambitious new track for greenhouse gas reductions. The growth in emissions will slow over the next decade, stop by 2025, and begin to reverse thereafter, so long as technology continues to advance. Taken together, these landmark actions will prevent billions of metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere."
United States. White House Office
2008-04-16
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Federal Food Safety Working Group Progress Report, December 2011
"The federal government has taken important steps to protect an increasingly complex food supply.In March 2009, President Obama created the Food Safety Working Group (FSWG), a central coordinating mechanism for the federal government's food safety activities that is led by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA).The FSWG's core mission is to strengthen federal efforts and develop short-term and long-term strategies to improve food safety.Partner agencies include HHS's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and HHS's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, Department of State, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative.The White House Domestic Policy Council convenes the FSWG. The premise underlying the FSWG's creation is that coordination among federal agencies is essential to protect consumers in our highly diverse, global food system.Coordination and cooperation are neces¬sary through every stage of the production and consumption process--'from farm to table.' FSWG member departments and agencies thus share information and experience about all aspects of food safety.Such coordination strengthens the scientific and technical infrastructure to support a modern food safety system."
United States. White House Office
2011-12
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Achieving a Brighter Future for Tribal Nations: 2011 White House Tribal Nations Conference Progress Report
"At the White House Tribal Nations Conference on December 16, 2010, President Obama, joined by Cabinet Secretaries and other senior Administration officials from the Departments of State, Treasury, Defense, Justice, the Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and the Environmental Protection Agency, met with leaders invited from all 565 federally recognized tribes to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. government and tribal governments. In his opening remarks, President Obama discussed his Administration's comprehensive strategy, developed in consultation with tribal governments, to meet the challenges facing Indian Country--including growing the economy and creating jobs; taking land into trust for federally recognized tribes; improving health care for Native Americans and all Americans; enhancing tribal schools from primary education to tribal colleges; and reforming the way justice is served on Indian reservations."
United States. White House Office
2011-12
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National Strategy for Counterterrorism
"As the President affirmed in his 2010 National Security Strategy, he bears no greater responsibility than ensuring the safety and security of the American people. This National Strategy for Counterterrorism sets out our approach to one of the President's top national security priorities: disrupting, dismantling, and eventually defeating al-Qa'ida and its affiliates and adherents to ensure the security of our citizens and interests. In response to the attacks of September 2001, the United States embarked on a national effort against al-Qa'ida, the transnational terrorist organization responsible for planning and conducting the attacks. As we approach the 10th anniversary of that day, we can look forward with confidence in our accomplishments and pride in the resiliency of our nation. We have prevented another catastrophic attack on our shores; our citizens have not let the specter of terrorism disrupt their daily lives and activities; our Federal government has worked to become more integrated, efficient, and effective in its counterterrorism (CT) efforts; and we have placed our CT campaign in a context that does not dominate the lives of the American people nor overshadow our approach to the broad range of our interests. Yet the paramount terrorist threat we have faced-al-Qa'ida and its affiliates and adherents-has also continued to evolve, often in response to the successes of the United States and its partners around the world. Our efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan have destroyed much of al-Qa'ida's leadership and weakened the organization substantially. Meanwhile, in recent years the source of the threat to the United States and its allies has shifted in part toward the periphery-to groups affiliated with but separate from the core of the group in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This also includes deliberate efforts by al-Qa'ida to inspire individuals within the United States to conduct attacks on their own. Therefore, this National Strategy for Counterterrorism maintains our focus on pressuring al-Qa'ida's core while emphasizing the need to build foreign partnerships and capacity and to strengthen our resilience. At the same time, our strategy augments our focus on confronting the al-Qa'ida-linked threats that continue to emerge from beyond its core safehaven in South Asia."
United States. White House Office
2011-06-28
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Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States
"The President in August 2011 signed the National Strategy for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States (National Strategy for Empowering Local Partners), which outlines our community-based approach and the Federal Government's role in empowering local stakeholders to build resilience against violent extremism. It recognizes that, as the National Security Strategy from May 2010 highlights, 'our best defenses against this threat are well informed and equipped families, local communities, and institutions.' To support our overarching goal of preventing violent extremists and their supporters from inspiring, radicalizing, financing, or recruiting individuals or groups in the United States to commit acts of violence, the Federal Government is focused on three core areas of activity: (1) enhancing engagement with and support to local communities that may be targeted by violent extremists; (2) building government and law enforcement expertise for preventing violent extremism; and (3) countering violent extremist propaganda while promoting our ideals."
United States. White House Office
2011-12
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Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy
"Privacy protections are critical to maintaining consumer trust in networked technologies. When con-sumers provide information about themselves--whether it is in the context of an online social network that is open to public view or a transaction involving sensitive personal data--they reasonably expect companies to use this information in ways that are consistent with the surrounding context. Many companies live up to these expectations, but some do not. Neither consumers nor companies have a clear set of ground rules to apply in the commercial arena. As a result, it is difficult today for consumers to assess whether a company's privacy practices warrant their trust."
United States. White House Office
2012-02-23
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9/11 Five Years Later: Successes and Challenges
This document provides a brief update to American security efforts at home and abroad that have been undertaken since the attacks of September 11, 2001.
United States. White House Office
2006-09
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National Security Strategy for a New Century [December 1999]
"The United States remains the world's most powerful force for peace, prosperity and the universal values of democracy and freedom. Our nation's central challenge-and our responsibility-is to sustain that role by seizing the opportunities of this new global era for the benefit of our own people and people around the world. To do that, we are pursuing a forward-looking national security strategy for the new century. This report, submitted in accordance with Section 603 of the Goldwater-Nichols Defense Department Reorganization Act of 1986, sets forth that strategy. […] The United States must have the tools necessary to carry out this strategy. We have worked to preserve and enhance the readiness of our armed forces while pursuing long-term modernization and providing quality of life improvements for our men and women in uniform. To better meet readiness challenges, I proposed, and Congress passed, a fiscal year 2000 defense budget that increased military pay and retirement benefits, and significantly increased funding for readiness and modernization. I have also proposed a $112 billion increase across fiscal years 2000 to 2005 for readiness, modernization, and other high priority defense requirements. This is the first long-term sustained increase in defense spending in over a decade."
United States. White House Office
1999-12
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National Strategy for Combating Terrorism [February 2003]
This anti-terrorism strategy is designed to complement key elements of the National Security Strategy released last year as well as other national strategies to promote homeland security, combat weapons of mass destruction, secure cyberspace, protect critical national infrastructure and control illicit drug trafficking.
United States. White House Office
2003-02
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National Strategy for Aviation Security
"The security and economic prosperity of the United States depend significantly upon the secure operation of its aviation system and use of the world's airspace by the Nation, its international partners, and legitimate commercial interests. Terrorists, criminals, and hostile nation-states have long viewed aviation as a target for attack and exploitation. The tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the Heathrow plot of August 2006 are telling reminders of the threats facing aviation and the intent and capabilities of adversaries that mean to do harm to the United States and its people. In June 2006, building upon the Administration's successful efforts since 9/11, the President directed the development of a comprehensive National Strategy for Aviation Security (hereafter referred to as 'the Strategy') to protect the Nation and its interests from threats in the Air Domain. The Secretary of Homeland Security, in accordance with National Security Presidential Directive 47/Homeland Security Presidential Directive 16 (NSPD-47/HSPD-16), will coordinate the operational implementation of the Strategy, including the integration and synchronization of related Federal programs and initiatives. […] Through a collaborative interagency effort and with input from aviation stakeholders, seven supporting plans will be developed to address the specific threats and challenges identified in NSPD-47/HSPD-16. Although the plans will address different aspects of aviation security, they will be mutually linked and reinforce each other. The supporting plans are: Aviation Transportation System Security Plan, Aviation Operational Threat Response Plan, Aviation Transportation System Recovery Plan, Air Domain Surveillance and Intelligence Integration Plan, International Aviation Threat Reduction Plan, Domestic Outreach Plan, and International Outreach Plan."
United States. White House Office
2007-03-26
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National Strategy for Information Sharing: Successes and Challenges in Improving Terrorism-Related Information Sharing
This 48-page document addresses information sharing at the federal level, with state, local, and tribal governments, with the private sector, and with foreign partners. It concludes with sections addressing privacy and other legal issues and a vision of how the Strategy will be institutionalized "to ensure that those who need information to protect our Nation from terrorism receive it and that those who have information share it."
United States. White House Office
2007-10
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National Strategy for Maritime Security
"Maritime security is best achieved by blending public and private maritime security activities on a global scale into an integrated effort that addresses all maritime threats. The new National Strategy for Maritime Security aligns all Federal government maritime security programs and initiatives into a comprehensive and cohesive national effort involving appropriate Federal, State, local, and private sector entities, In addition to this Strategy, the Departments have developed eight supporting plans to address the specific threats and challenges of the maritime environment. While the plans address different aspects of maritime security, they are mutually linked and reinforce each other. Together, the National Strategy for Maritime Security and its eight supporting plans present a comprehensive national effort to promote global economic stability and protect legitimate activities while preventing hostile or illegal acts within the maritime domain."
United States. White House Office
2005-09
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National Strategy for Biosurveillance
"The 'National Strategy for Biosurveillance' sets forth the United States Government approach to strengthen our national biosurveillance enterprise and describes a core set of functions critical to this Strategy's success.The approach builds on existing biosurveillance concepts and capabilities in seeking to enable more rapid detection, knowledge, and characterization of human, animal, or plant disease activity to enhance incident situational awareness.At the same time, this Strategy outlines an approach that is more selective and deliberate in its intent. The Strategy defines biosurveillance as the process of gathering, integrating, interpreting, and communicating essential information related to all-hazards threats or disease activity affecting human, animal, or plant health to achieve early detection and warning, contribute to overall situational awareness of the health aspects of an incident, and to enable better decisionmaking at all levels. […] This Strategy articulates an overarching goal supported by core functions.It also includes guiding principles that provide a foundation for biosurveillance activities and specific enablers to achieve a well-integrated, national biosurveillance enterprise.Through a deliberate emphasis on the identified core functions and enabling focus areas, the aim is to enhance the Nation's ability to detect, track, investigate, and navigate incidents affecting human, animal, and plant health, thereby better protecting the safety, well being, and security of the American people. The Guiding Principles serve as the Strategy foundation and inform biosurveillance efforts. The Core Functions focus and prioritize our biosurveillance efforts. The crosscutting Enablers are aimed at facilitating the successful implementation of our Strategy."
United States. White House Office
2012-07
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Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of their Activities during their Temporary Presence in Iraq
"This Agreement shall determine the principal provisions and requirements that regulate the temporary presence, activities, and withdrawal of the United States Forces from Iraq. […]. The Government of Iraq requests the temporary assistance of the United States Forces for the purposes of supporting Iraq in its efforts to maintain security and stability in Iraq, including cooperation in the conduct of operations against al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups, outlaw groups, and remnants of the former regime. All such military operations that are carried out pursuant to this Agreement shall be conducted with the agreement of the Government of Iraq. Such operations shall be fully coordinated with Iraqi authorities. The coordination of all such military operations shall be overseen by a Joint Military Operations Coordination Committee (lMOCC) to be established pursuant to this Agreement. Issues regarding proposed military operations that cannot be resolved by the JMOCC shall be forwarded to the Joint Ministerial Committee. All such operations shall be conducted with full respect for the Iraqi Constitution and the laws of Iraq. Execution of such operations shall not infringe upon the sovereignty of Iraq and its national interests, as defined by the Government of Iraq. It is the duty of the United States Forces to respect the laws, customs, and traditions of Iraq and applicable international law."
United States. White House Office
2008-11-27
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Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq
"This Agreement is based on a number of general principles to establish the course of the future relationship between the two countries as follows: 1. A relationship of friendship and cooperation is based on mutual respect; recognized principles and norms of international law and fulfillment of international obligations; the principle of non-interference internal affairs; and rejection of the use of violence to settle disputes. 2. A strong Iraq capable of self-defense is essential for achieving stability in the region. 3. The temporary presence of U.S. forces in Iraq is at the request and invitation of the sovereign Government of Iraq and with full respect for the sovereignty of Iraq. 4. The United States shall not use Iraqi land, sea, and air as a launching or transit point for attacks against other countries; nor seek or request permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq. The Parties share a common understanding that their mutual efforts and cooperation on political and diplomatic issues shall improve and strengthen security and stability in Iraq and the region." The agreement discusses cooperation in the fields of politics, diplomacy, defense, security, culture, economics, energy, health, the environment, information technology, communications, law enforcement, and the judiciary.
United States. White House Office
2008-11-27
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Fact Sheet: Democracy in Iraq
This fact sheet updates information on Iraq's political transformation and outlines the United States comprehensive strategy for achieving a constitutional democracy and ways the Iraqi people have built momentum for freedom and democracy. The fact sheet closes by offering hope that "democracy in Iraq will inspire a region and help defeat an enemy," causing terrorists to lose their sponsors, recruits, and sanctuaries as liberty spreads across the Middle East.
United States. White House Office
2005-12-12
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Fact Sheet: Comprehensive U.S. Government Approach to Foreign Terrorist Fighters in Syria and the Broader Region
"As the President has said, we take seriously the terrorist threat posed by fighters in Iraq, Syria, and the broader region, including foreign terrorist fighters. More than 15,000 foreign terrorist fighters from more than 80 countries have traveled to Syria to fight alongside terrorist groups including dozens of Americans from a variety of backgrounds. The White House is leading an interagency effort to address this threat. Our approach brings together homeland security, law enforcement, intelligence, diplomatic, military, capacity building, and information sharing efforts."
United States. White House Office
2014-09-24
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Government-Wide Strategic Plan to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
From the Overview and Background: "This Government-wide Strategic Plan to Advance DEIA [Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,
and Accessibility] in the Federal Workforce (Government-wide DEIA Plan) offers a roadmap for implementing the Executive Order and lays out key steps agencies can take to strengthen DEIA in their workforce policies, practices, and culture. The Government-wide DEIA Plan: [1] Provides vision and mission statements; [2] Establishes five operating principles to advance and sustain DEIA within agencies; [3] Further outlines the DEIA priorities expressed in the Executive Order; [4] Details strategies for advancing DEIA; [5] Provides an example maturity model to support growth; [6] Outlines steps to create a comprehensive framework to address workplace harassment; and [7] Explains next steps for advancing DEIA. The Executive Order charges all agencies with analyzing the current state of DEIA across their workforce by reviewing their agency data to assess whether employees, including members of underserved communities, face barriers in accessing employment opportunities. Building on these findings, by March 23, 2022, all agencies are charged with developing an Agency DEIA Strategic Plan to advance DEIA within their workforce and address any barriers to equal employment opportunities."
United States. White House Office
2021-11
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National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking [2020]
From the Document: "This 'National Action Plan' represents our unwavering commitment to fighting human trafficking. It is built around the 'three pillars' laid out in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) -- Prevention, Protection, and Prosecution -- and lays out specific action items we are taking underneath each pillar. The 'National Action Plan' also emphasizes collaboration, cutting across all sectors, to make our efforts as effective as possible. Through this whole-of-government approach, the United States will use every tool at its disposal to combat human trafficking and build on existing momentum."
United States. White House Office
2020-10-19
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National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking [2021]
From the Document: "Originally released in 2020, this document reflects extensive collaboration among federal anti-trafficking experts from across the United States government, who have decades of experience on the front lines of our nation's fight against human trafficking. It was also informed by the expertise of survivors, who generously contributed their insights and wisdom to strengthen the U.S. response to human trafficking. And its focus on the foundational pillars of the U.S. and global anti-trafficking efforts--prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership--remains unchanged. Throughout, however, we have been purposeful in integrating my Administration's core commitment to gender and racial equity, workers' rights, fair trade, and support for underserved communities across all aspects of the plan. Because we know that human trafficking disproportionately impacts racial and ethnic minorities, women and girls, LGBTQI [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex] individuals, vulnerable migrants, and others from historically marginalized and underserved communities, our mission to combat human trafficking cannot be cut off from our broader efforts to build equity for members of marginalized communities. They are inextricably linked. This updated National Action Plan also reflects our priority effort to end human trafficking and forced labor in global supply chains. COVID-19 [Coronavirus Disease 2019] made clear the need to secure our supply chains and make them more transparent and accountable, so that we can ensure uninterrupted access to essential goods in times of crisis without fueling corruption, exploitation and forced labor."
United States. White House Office
2021-12
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United States Strategy on Countering Corruption: Pursuant to the National Security Study Memorandum on Establishing the Fight Against Corruption as a Core United States National Security Interest
From the Introduction: "When government officials abuse public power for private gain, they do more than simply appropriate illicit wealth. Corruption robs citizens of equal access to vital services, denying the right to quality healthcare, public safety, and education. It degrades the business environment, subverts economic opportunity, and exacerbates inequality. It often contributes to human rights violations and abuses, and can drive migration. As a fundamental threat to the rule of law, corruption hollows out institutions, corrodes public trust, and fuels popular cynicism toward effective, accountable governance. [...] On June 3, 2021, President Biden established the fight against corruption as a core national security interest of the United States. As he wrote in National Security Study Memorandum-1 (NSSM-1), 'corruption threatens United States national security, economic equity, global antipoverty and development efforts, and democracy itself….[B]y effectively preventing and countering corruption and demonstrating the advantages of transparent and accountable governance, we can secure a critical advantage for the United States and other democracies.' Pursuant to NSSM-1, Federal departments and agencies have conducted an interagency review to take stock of existing U.S. Government anti-corruption efforts and to identify and seek to rectify persistent gaps in the fight against corruption. In parallel with this review, departments and agencies have begun to accelerate and amplify their efforts to prevent and combat corruption at home and abroad; bring transparency to the United States' and international financial systems; and make it increasingly difficult for corrupt actors to shield their activities. This first United States Strategy on Countering Corruption builds on the findings of the review and lays out a comprehensive approach for how the United States will work domestically and internationally, with governmental and non-governmental partners, to prevent, limit, and respond to corruption and related crimes."
United States. White House Office
2021-12
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White House Tribal Nations Summit Progress Report
From the Document: "President Biden's relationship with Native Americans is built on respect for Tribal sovereignty and self-governance, honoring federal trust and treaty responsibilities, and conducting regular, meaningful, and robust consultation with Tribal Nations. Since taking office in January 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration has already taken a number of historic steps to bolster the Nation-to-Nation relationship and invest in Tribal communities. [...] President Biden reinstated the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) in his first 100 days in office, hired an Executive Director, and formed six interagency committees focused on Health; Education; Climate Change, Homelands and Treaties; Energy, Infrastructure, and Economic Development; Public Safety and Justice; and International Indigenous Issues. The WHCNAA was originally formed by President Obama in June 2013 through an Executive Order to 'improve coordination of federal programs and the use of resources available to Tribal communities.' In 2022, the WHCNAA will host at least three Tribal leader engagement sessions to seek input and discuss the work of the Council. This is in addition to the engagement with Tribal leaders through the White House Tribal Nations Summit. [...] The President is committed to hosting an annual White House Tribal Nations Summit. The first summit in November 2021 is an opportunity for the President and senior leaders from his Administration to meet with Tribal leaders and engage in Nation-to-Nation dialogue on critical issues in Indian Country."
United States. White House Office
Domestic Policy Council (U.S.)
2021-11-15
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U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan
From the Executive Summary: "The Biden-Harris Administration, through the National Climate Task Force, has launched an ambitious, whole-of-government initiative to significantly redouble efforts and reduce emissions. Through these domestic actions, the United States is catalyzing similar actions around the world, working in partnership with the European Union to lead a Global Methane Pledge--with signatories representing more than 60% of global GDP [gross domestic product] and many of the largest emitters--to reduce overall methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. This 'U.S. Methane Emissions Reduction Action Plan' focuses on cutting pollution here at home from the largest sources of methane emissions in the United States. It uses all available tools--commonsense regulations, catalytic financial incentives, transparency and disclosure of actionable data, and public and private partnerships--to identify and reduce methane emissions. These cost-effective actions will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut leaks, waste, and consumer costs, protect workers and communities, maintain and create high-quality, union-friendly jobs, and promote U.S. innovation and manufacturing of critical new technologies."
United States. White House Office
2021-11
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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Mobilizes to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Heat: 'New Initiatives at OSHA and Across Agencies Will Enhance Workplace Safety, Build Local Resilience, and Address Disproportionate Heat Impacts'
From the Document: "President Biden is launching a coordinated, interagency effort to respond to extreme heat that threatens the lives and livelihoods of Americans, especially workers, children, and seniors. While climate-related disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods produce dramatic images of devastation, extreme heat often takes place out of sight and out of the news. But heat is the nation's leading weather-related killer. The United States experienced a dangerously hot summer this year, breaking records [hyperlink] last set during the Dust Bowl. The climate crisis is making heat waves more intense and frequent - endangering workers and communities. During the June 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, states reported hundreds of excess deaths and thousands of emergency room visits for heat-related illness. Climate scientists have concluded that this heat wave would have been virtually impossible [hyperlink] without climate change. [...] Recognizing the seriousness of this threat, the Biden Administration is taking immediate action on heat hazards to protect workers and communities as part of a broader commitment to workplace safety, climate resilience, and environmental justice. The Departments of Labor [namely Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)], Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Agriculture; the Environmental Protection Agency; and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are announcing a set of actions that will reduce heat-related illness, protect public health, and support the economy[.]"
United States. White House Office
2021-09-20
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Defending America's Cyberspace: National Plan for Information: Systems Protection, Version 1.0: 'An Invitation to a Dialogue'
From the Introduction: "The Federal Government and private sector cooperated during the millennial rollover event to provide a smooth transition into the Year 2000. The extensive preparations undertaken to avoid glitches and service disruptions to information systems paid off, and critical systems continued to operate without any major interruptions. That said, we must remember that we are in a very dynamic environment. The nature of cyberattacks and the needed preparations to protect information systems from future attacks are in constant flux. As new protective measures are developed and put into place, those who threaten us become more innovative. The Federal Government is currently assessing the Year 2000 experience to determine what aspects may have relevance for the future and for the continued protection against cyberattacks. This document is the first attempt by any nation to develop a plan to defend its cyberspace. The President in Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD-63) directed its development. Designating it as 'Version 1.0' acknowledges that the Plan is in the early stages of development and remains a work in progress."
United States. White House Office
2000
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Defending America's Cyberspace: National Plan for Information: Systems Protection, Version 1.0: An Invitation to a Dialogue [Executive Summary]
From the Introduction: "The first version of the Plan largely focuses on the domestic efforts being undertaken by the Federal Government to protect the Nation's critical cyber-based infrastructures. Subsequent versions of the Plan will incorporate a broader range of concerns contemplated under PDD-63 [Presidential Decision Directive 63], including the specific role industry and state and local governments will play--on their own and in partnership with the Government--in protecting privately owned infrastructures; the need to protect physical, as well as cyber-based, infrastructures from deliberate attack; and the examination of the international aspects of critical infrastructure protection. Comments by industry, Congress, state and local governments, and the general public are sought for improvements that could be included in these subsequent versions."
United States. White House Office
2000
