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National Security Presidential Directive 59, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 24: Biometrics for Identification and Screening to Enhance National Security
From the Document: "This directive establishes a framework to ensure that Federal executive departments and agencies (agencies) use mutually compatible methods and procedures in the collection, storage, use, analysis, and sharing of biometric and associated biographic and contextual information of individuals in a lawful and appropriate manner, while respecting their information privacy and other legal rights under United States law."
United States. White House Office
Bush, George W. (George Walker), 1946-
2008-06-05
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Statement by President Obama on the Shooting in Wisconsin, August 5, 2012
From the Document: "Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the shooting that tragically took so many lives in Wisconsin. At this difficult time, the people of Oak Creek must know that the American people have them in our thoughts and prayers, and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who were killed and wounded. My Administration will provide whatever support is necessary to the officials who are responding to this tragic shooting and moving forward with an investigation. As we mourn this loss which took place at a house of worship, we are reminded how much our country has been enriched by Sikhs, who are a part of our broader American family."
United States. White House Office
Obama, Barack
2012-08-05
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Fact Sheet: The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned
From the Document: "The President's charge to evaluate the Federal government's response to the storm resulted in the report and recommendations released today by the Administration, The 'Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned'. The product of an extensive review, led by the President's Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend, the Report identifies deficiencies in the Federal government's response and lays the groundwork for transforming how the Nation- from every level of government, to the private sector, to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of emergency preparedness and response."
United States. White House Office
2006-02-23
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United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security [2012]
From the Document: "The goal of this National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security is as simple as it is profound: to empower half the world's population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence, and insecurity. Achieving this goal is critical to our national and global security. Deadly conflicts can be more effectively avoided, and peace can be best forged and sustained, when women become equal partners in all aspects of peace-building and conflict prevention, when their lives are protected, their experiences considered, and their voices heard. As directed by the Executive Order signed by President Obama entitled Instituting a National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security, this Plan describes the course the United States Government will take to accelerate, institutionalize, and better coordinate our efforts to advance women's inclusion in peace negotiations, peacebuilding activities, and conflict prevention; to protect women from sexual and gender-based violence; and to ensure equal access to relief and recovery assistance, in areas of conflict and insecurity."
United States. White House Office
2011-12
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National Security Decision Directive 30: Managing Terrorist Incidents
From the Document: "NSDD [National Security Decision Directive] 30 was issued by the Reagan administration in 1982. This Directive deals with responses to armed attacks on U.S. citizens or assets. It created a coordinating body, the Interdepartmental Group on Terrorism, to develop and assign to various executive agencies specific responsibilities when terrorist incidents occurred."
United States. White House Office
1982-04-10
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National Security Decision Directive 138: Combating Terrorism
From the Document: "NSDD [National Security Decision Directive] 138 was issued in 1984 by the Reagan administration. Much of this NSDD is classified, but, reportedly permitted the CIA and the FBI to form covert operations teams and to use military special operations forces to conduct guerrilla-style war against guerrillas, pre-emptive operations, retaliation, expanded intelligence collection, and when necessary, killing of guerrillas in 'pre-emptive' self-defense. States that sponsored terrorists (Iran, Libya, Syria, Cuba, North Korea) could be targeted for operations."
United States. White House Office
1984-04-26
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Background Briefing on the Launch of the Cybersecurity Framework
The White House released a Conference Call regarding the Launch of the Cybersecurity Framework that was written by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) on February 12, 2014. This background briefing includes Ms. Lucas Magnuson and a Senior Administration Official. This conference call also highlights President Obama's Executive Order 13636 (an order aimed on "improving [the] critical infrastructure [of] cybersecurity").
United States. White House Office
2014-02-12
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Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence
From the Document: "As a contribution toward preparing the United States for a future in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a growing role, we survey the current state of AI, its existing and potential applications, and the questions that are raised for society and public policy by progress in AI. We also make recommendations for specific further actions by Federal agencies and other actors. A companion document called the 'National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan' lays out a strategic plan for Federally-funded research and development in AI."
United States. White House Office
2016-10-12
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National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan
From the Executive Summary: "Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that holds promise for tremendous societal and economic benefit. AI has the potential to revolutionize how we live, work, learn, discover, and communicate. AI research can further our national priorities, including increased economic prosperity, improved educational opportunities and quality of life, and enhanced national and homeland security. Because of these potential benefits, the U.S. government has invested in AI research for many years. Yet, as with any significant technology in which the Federal government has interest, there are not only tremendous opportunities but also a number of considerations that must be taken into account in guiding the overall direction of Federally-funded R&D [Research and Development] in AI. On May 3, 2016,the Administration announced the formation of a new NSTC [National Science and Technology Council] Subcommittee on Machine Learning and Artificial intelligence, to help coordinate Federal activity in AI. This Subcommittee, on June 15, 2016, directed the Subcommittee on Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) to create a National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan. A NITRD Task Force on Artificial Intelligence was then formed to define the Federal strategic priorities for AI R&D, with particular attention on areas that industry is unlikely to address. This 'National Artificial Intelligence R&D Strategic Plan' establishes a set of objectives for Federally- funded AI research, both research occurring within the government as well as Federally-funded research occurring outside of government, such as in academia. The ultimate goal of this research is to produce new AI knowledge and technologies that provide a range of positive benefits to society, while minimizing the negative impacts."
United States. White House Office
2016-10-13
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Incorporating Renewables Into the Electric Grid: Expanding Opportunities for Smart Markets and Energy Storage
From the Document: "The cost of renewable energy has been quickly dropping and renewable energy generation has been rapidly growing in the United States, spurred by state and federal policies and technological advances. Moreover, projections going forward suggest ever increasing penetration of renewables into the electricity grid. The two most rapidly growing renewable energy sources, wind and solar, provide variable energy output that depends on the time of day, location, season, weather, and other factors. Integrating high levels of these renewables onto the grid will require a reimagining of the management of the grid. It will increase the demand for grid management services, opening up a new set of important opportunities for promising technologies and approaches. This report examines economic and technical considerations related to increasing integration of variable renewable energy resources onto the existing electric grid, which highlight the importance of emerging technologies and approaches in smart markets and energy storage that can help smooth this transition. Smart markets use new communications technologies to develop integrated approaches allowing for electricity demand to respond during times of high value. Energy storage technologies allow the temporary storage of electricity so it can be released during times of high value."
United States. White House Office
2016-06
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Research and Development Priorities for American Leadership in Wireless Communications
From the Key Takeaways: "This report on recommendations for national spectrum research and development (R&D) priorities sets a vision to improve the national economic impact of electromagnetic spectrum for an increasingly wide range of communications, networking, location, and other applications while preserving and protecting national security and public safety. This priorities report is one step in defining an overall approach to position the United States as a world leader in next-generation spectrum technologies that more effectively leverage time, frequency, space, code, waveform, and networks. The report recommendations identify R&D actions in three priority areas that can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of spectrum utilization through (1) spectrum agility, (2) near real-time spectrum awareness, and (3) adaptive spectrum decision making."
United States. White House Office
2019-05
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Emerging Technologies and Their Expected Impact on Non-Federal Spectrum Demand
From the Executive Summary: "The Presidential Memorandum of October 25, 2018, 'Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America's Future,' calls for the development of a National Spectrum Strategy. The development of the strategy is to be informed by three interim products, one of which is a report on emerging technologies and their expected impact on non-Federal spectrum demand, to be submitted to the President by the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) or the Director's designee. The purpose of this paper is to assist OSTP in developing the required report."
United States. White House Office
2019-05
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Charting a Course for Success: America's Strategy for STEM Education
From the Executive Summary: "Since the founding of the Nation, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have been a source of inspirational discoveries and transformative technological advances, helping the United States develop the world's most competitive economy and preserving peace through strength. The pace of innovation is accelerating globally, and with it the competition for scientific and technical talent. Now more than ever the innovation capacity of the United States--and its prosperity and security--depends on an effective and inclusive STEM education ecosystem. Individual success in the 21st century economy is also increasingly dependent on STEM literacy; simply to function as an informed consumer and citizen in a world of increasingly sophisticated technology requires the ability to use digital devices and STEM skills such as evidence-based reasoning. [...] The Federal Government has a key role to play in furthering STEM education by working in partnership with stakeholders at all levels and seeking to remove barriers to participation in STEM careers, especially for women and other underrepresented groups. Accordingly, this report sets out a Federal strategy for the next five years based on a Vision for a future where all Americans will have lifelong access to high-quality STEM education and the United States will be the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation, and employment."
United States. White House Office
Vought, Russell T.
2018-12
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Transitioning from High-Activity Radioactive Sources to Non-Radioisotopic (Alternative) Technologies: A Best Practices Guide for Federal Agencies
From the Document: "Radioactive sources commonly used in medical, research, and industrial applications in the United States and elsewhere pose a security concern due to their potential for use in radiological dispersal devices (dirty bombs) or radiological exposure devices. The U.S. Government is considering how to reduce this security risk by adopting non-radioisotopic alternatives. Though existing radioactive technologies have a proven record of reliability and effectiveness, some non-radioisotopic alternatives that have emerged in recent decades demonstrate marked improvement in reliability, operability, viability, and availability. In certain cases, these alternatives offer a means for permanently reducing risk and cost by minimizing storage and final disposition charges. In accordance with its charter, the interagency Working Group on Alternatives to High=Activity Radioactive Sources (GARS) developed this guide to provide Federal departments and agencies with background information and recommendations on best practices for transitioning to non-radioisotopic technologies in cases where those technologies meet users' technical, operations, and cost requirements. The guide focuses on transitioning to non-radioisotopic technologies in medical applications, but many of these best practices could be broadly applicable to other uses of high-activity radioactive source."
United States. White House Office
2016-12
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National Electric Grid Security and Resilience Action Plan
From the Document: "The 'Joint United States-Canada Electric Grid Security and Resilience Strategy' (Strategy) is a collaborative effort between the Federal Governments of the United States and Canada and is intended to strengthen the security and resilience of the U.S. and Canadian electric grid from all adversarial, technological, and natural hazards and threats. The Strategy, released concurrently with this 'National Electric Grid Security and Resilience Action Plan' (Action Plan), details bilateral goals to address the vulnerabilities of the respective and shared electric grid infrastructure of the United States and Canada, not only as an energy security concern, but for reasons of national security. The implementation of the Strategy requires continued action of a nationwide network of governments, departments and agencies (agencies), and private sector partners. This Action Plan details the activities, deliverables, and timelines that will be undertaken primarily by U.S. Federal agencies for the United States to make progress toward the Strategy's goals. The security and resilience of the integrated U.S. and Canadian electric grid is dynamic. New threats, hazards, and vulnerabilities emerge even as the two countries work to prevent, protect against, and mitigate their potential consequences and to improve their ability to respond to, and recover from, disruptive incidents. Secure and reliable electricity is essential for safe and continued operation of infrastructure owned by businesses, governments, schools, hospitals, and other organizations."
United States. White House Office
2016-12
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Economic Report of the President: Transmitted to the Congress April 2022, Together with the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers
From the Document: "When I took office on January 20, 2021, I looked out at a Nation that was in the midst of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and experiencing a weak and uneven economic recovery. There were roughly 4 million workers who had been unemployed for more than 6 months. The Congressional Budget Office and private sector forecasters predicted a slow decrease in the unemployment rate throughout 2021. Our Nation needed an economic policy that was nimble enough to meet the significant and evolving challenges required to defeat a pandemic and recover from the severe economic disruptions it had caused. Recovery had to be swift and robust; it was not sufficient to return to where we had been, we also had to build toward a better future. Today, we look out at a markedly different America. Over 200 million Americans have been fully vaccinated and are now protected from the worst of COVID-19. Businesses have been able to resume activity. Schools and childcare centers are open again. Our Nation's economic recovery has been strong, marked by dramatic increases in employment and GDP [Gross Domestic Product]. Moreover, our progress has been achieved with a $360 billion decline in the Nation's deficit in fiscal year (FY) 2021 and a historic $1.3 trillion projected decrease in FY22. This success was not preordained. It is the result of well-designed and well-administered policies."
United States. White House Office
Biden, Joseph R., Jr.
2022-04
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Energy Security Trust: Here's How It Works [infographic]
This document discusses how revenue from oil and gas companies will help to pay for investments in renewable energies. The Energy Security Trust is meant to defer money from oil and gas into research in natural gas, clean bio-fuels, hydrogen, and other sources of cleaner-burning energy.
United States. White House Office
2013-03-15
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Solar Progress Report: Advancing Toward a Clean Energy Future
From the Document: "Solar energy is a vital component of the Administration's all-of the above energy strategy. Supported by historic investments in research, development, and deployment, the price of solar technologies has decreased and the U.S. solar market has experienced rapid growth since President Obama took office. Last year was a record-breaking year for new solar installations, and the amount of solar power installed in the United States has increased nearly eleven fold -- from 1.2 gigawatts in 2008 to an estimated 13 gigawatts today, which is enough to power more than 2.2 million American homes." This report provides a progress report on the implementation of solar programs and technology in the United States. The main accomplishments cited in the report are the steep decline in solar technology costs, deployment of solar on public lands and buildings, and the creation of solar jobs.
United States. White House Office
2014-05
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Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future
The Obama Administration recently released this report, which outlines the United States' path towards better energy security. This report comes at a time when the price of crude oil is at its highest point since 2003. Which has a significant effect on the U.S. economy, considering that transportation is the second costliest expense for most American households. Main goals laid out in the report include: Expand Safe and Responsible Domestic Oil and Gas Development and Production. Lead the World Toward Safer and More Secure Energy Supplies. Reduce Consumers Costs at the Pump with More Efficient Cars and Trucks. Cut Energy Bills with More Efficient Homes and Buildings. Harness America's Clean Energy Potential so that 80 percent of electricity will come from clean energy sources by 2035. Win the future through Clean Energy Research and Development. Lead by Example so that the Federal Government models best practices and clean energy technologies.
United States. White House Office
2011-03-30
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Fact Sheet: The Biden-Harris Action Plan for America's Ports and Waterways
From the Webpage: "Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing a set of concrete steps to accelerate investment in our ports, waterways, and freight networks. These goals and timelines will mobilize federal agencies and lay the foundation for successful implementation of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. This action plan will increase federal flexibilities for port grants; accelerate port infrastructure grant awards; announce new construction projects for coastal navigation, inland waterways, and land ports of entry; and launch the first round of expanded port infrastructure grants funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal."
United States. White House Office
2021-11-09
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White House: National Security [George W. Bush Administration White House Archives]
This White House website focuses on national security issues being addressed by the President and the White House Office. It includes Presidential speeches and news releases, key documents, and information on White House staff and various Federal agencies.
United States. White House Office
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National Security Decision Directive 320: National Policy on Strategic Trade Controls
National Security Decision Directive 320: provides policy guidance regarding the transfer of strategic technologies to the Soviet Union and its allies.
United States. White House Office
1988-11-20
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Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future: Progress Report
From the Document: "On the one-year anniversary of your Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future, which outlined your goals for American energy, we wanted to present a report on the significant progress we have made. During the last year alone, we established new incentives to increase safe and responsible domestic oil and gas production; proposed the toughest fuel economy standards for cars and trucks in history; provided millions of Americans with efficient and affordable transportation choices; launched new programs to improve energy efficiency in our homes, buildings, public transit, aviation and roadway systems; and took unprecedented steps to make the United States a leader in the clean energy race."
United States. White House Office
2012-03
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Beyond the Border Implementation Report [December 2013]
From the Document: "The United States and Canada are deeply interconnected by history, geography, and our people. We have the largest bilateral trading relationship in the world, with two-way trade in goods and services of over $700 billion in 2012, supporting millions of jobs in each country. The United States and Canada also share the longest common border in the world, touching three oceans. Our shared border is more than a simple geographical boundary; it is also the site of more than 100 ports of entry, doors from one country to the other, where the efficient movement of people and goods is crucial to the daily lives of our citizens, the health of our communities and to the competitiveness of our economies. The United States and Canada have a long tradition of working together to promote security and facilitate trade and travel across our borders, ensuring that they remain open to legitimate trade and travel and closed to terrorists, criminals, and illegal or unauthorized goods. This strong partnership continues. The 'Beyond the Border Declaration: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness' and its accompanying 'Action Plan,' announced by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper in 2011, deepen and institutionalize this cooperation at and away from the shared border."
United States. White House Office
2013-12
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United States - Canada Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Program
From the Document: "In recognition of our shared objective to enhance the security and safety of Americans and Canadians, while enhancing the economic prosperity of both countries, the United States and Canada have agreed to align, to the maximum extent possible, our customs commercial programs along their shared border. By adopting a common approach to risk management, partnering with those in the trade community who have a history of compliance and are committed to the integrity of their supply chain management processes, using compatible and advanced technology, the United States and Canada are working together to interdict threats to public security and safety, while keeping their shared border open to the free flow of low risk, legitimate trade. This joint effort is called the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program."
United States. White House Office
2002-09-09
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National Security Decision Directive 53: U.S. Approach to START Negotiations IV
National Security Decision Directive (NSDD) 44 provides additional guidance on the U.S. approach to the START [Strategic Arms Reduction Talks] negotiations outlined in NSDD 33, NSDD 36 and NSDD 44.
United States. White House Office
1982-09-03
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Biden-Harris Permitting Action Plan to Rebuild America's Infrastructure, Accelerate the Clean Energy Transition, Revitalize Communities, and Create Jobs
From the Document: "With the passage of President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the United States is making generational investments in our infrastructure and competitiveness that will create well-paying union jobs, grow our economy, invest in communities, combat climate change, and conserve and restore the natural places we value. To ensure the timely and sound delivery of much-needed upgrades to America's infrastructure, the Biden-Harris Administration is today releasing an Action Plan to strengthen and accelerate Federal permitting and environmental reviews, fully leveraging the permitting provisions in the BIL. The Biden-Harris Permitting Action Plan establishes that Federal environmental review and permitting processes will be: [1] 'Effective, efficient, and transparent' to accelerate delivery of well-designed infrastructure projects, to ensure predictability and timeliness for project sponsors and stakeholders; [2] 'Guided by the best science', information, and complete environmental effects analysis to promote the best outcomes; and [3] 'Shaped by early and meaningful public input' - particularly from disadvantaged communities - and through 'partnership with State, territorial, and local governments' and in consultation with 'Tribal Nations' to deliver results for all Americans."
United States. White House Office
2022-05-10?
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America Built to Last: President Obama's Agenda and the Hispanic Community
From the Document: "Over the last three and a half years since taking office, the President and his Administration have worked to lay the groundwork for an America that is built to last, stopping the free-fall of the economy and working to restore the middle class. Every issue the President and this Administration take on is of vital importance to the Latino community: from promoting job creation, to making sure that every American has access to quality health care, to reforms that strengthen education for all Americans, to fighting for comprehensive immigration reform while standing up for the civil rights of all Americans. To this end, the President has taken a series of steps to spur economic growth, put Americans back to work, and restore middle class security. As a result, over the last 29 months 4.5 million private sector jobs have been created putting Americans back to work and restoring economic security to Latino families struggling because of the economic crisis. And while still unacceptably high, the Hispanic unemployment has dropped to 10.3 percent from a high of more than 13 percent. President Obama has also taken key steps to restore responsibility and accountability to our immigration system, and to work toward building a new 21st century immigration system that meets our Nation's economic and security needs despite the failure of Congress to Act. As a part of these efforts, the President announced in June 2012 that the Department of Homeland Security would take steps to lift the shadow of deportation from children who were brought to this country as children who are low-enforcement priorities."
United States. White House Office
2012-08
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Report to the President and Congress: Ensuring Leadership in Federally Funded Research and Development in Information Technology
From the Document: "Information technology (IT) drives the modern world. Nearly 80 percent of the households in the developed world have access to the Internet, and nearly half of the world is connected. Nearly every device -- be it a car, a kitchen appliance, a device on the manufacturing floor, or a child's toy -- is enhanced by IT. IT empowers scientific inquiry, space and Earth exploration, teaching and learning, consumer buying and selling, informed decision-making, national security, transportation, advanced manufacturing, and protection of the environment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that more than half of all new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs will be related to information technology. It is difficult today to imagine a major economic sector, governmental function, or societal activity that does not directly or indirectly benefit from advances in information technology. Today's advances rest on a strong base of research and development (R&D) created over many years of government and private investment. Because of these investments, the United States has a vibrant academia-industry-government ecosystem to support research and innovation in IT and to bring the results into practical use. It is essential that the Nation continue to invest in IT R&D and to steward those investments wisely in order to address important national goals in areas such as defense, economic prosperity and inclusion, health and human safety, education, and quality of life."
United States. White House Office
2015-08
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Cross Agency Priority Goal Quarterly Progress Update: Insider Threat and Security Clearance Reform
From the Overview section: "Mitigate the inherent risks and vulnerabilities posed by personnel with trusted access to government information, facilities, systems and other personnel. […] [The 'vision' of this report includes the following:] The Federal Government will mitigate the inherent risks posed by personnel with access to government information, facilities, systems and other personnel. To achieve this objective, agencies will work with the Performance Accountability Council (PAC) and the Senior Information Sharing and Safeguarding Steering Committee (SISSSC) to: [1] Improve Enterprise Management of Information Technology and Resources; [2] Develop Insider Threat Programs; [3] Implement Continuous Evaluation; [4] Improve Availability and Sharing of Relevant Information; [5] Implement Federal Investigative Standards (FIS); [6] Improve Oversight and Quality of Background Investigations (BI) and Adjudications; [7] Improve Risk Management with Appropriate Position Designations and Associated Investigations; [8] Improve Security and Suitability Alignment and Reciprocity[.]"
United States. White House Office
Mayock, Andrew; Clapper, James R. (James Robert), 1941-; Cobert, Beth . . .
2016
