White House IGA Newsletter 5/27/2023
 May 27, 2023 |
Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism This week, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. This strategy includes over 100 new actions the Administration will take to raise awareness of antisemitism and its threat to American democracy, protect Jewish communities, reverse the normalization of antisemitism, and build cross-community solidarity. President Biden decided to run for President after what we all saw in Charlottesville in 2017, when Neo-Nazis marched from the shadows spewing the same antisemitic bile that was heard in Europe in the 1930s. That is why he has prioritized action to counter antisemitism and hate of all kinds. The United States has recently experienced an alarming increase in antisemitic incidents, among other acts of hatred. American Jews account for 2.4% of the U.S. population, but they are the victims of 63% of reported religiously motivated hate crimes, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While antisemitic incidents most directly and intensely affect the Jewish community, antisemitism threatens all of us. Antisemitic conspiracy theories fuel other forms of hatred, discrimination, and bias—including discrimination against other religious minorities, racism, sexism, and anti-LGBTQI+ hate. Antisemitism seeks to divide Americans from one another, erodes trust in government and nongovernmental institutions, and undermines our democracy. Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Remarks by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff at the Launch of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Bipartisan Members of Congress, State and Local Leaders, Faith-Based Organizations, and Advocates Applaud Release of White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Accomplishments on Anniversary of Historic Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety One year ago, on May 25, 2022, President Biden signed a historic Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety. (EO 14074). The EO went into effect on the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd. Through EO 14074, the President put federal policing on the path to becoming the gold standard of effectiveness and accountability by requiring federal law enforcement agencies to: ban chokeholds; restrict no-knock warrants; mandate the use of body-worn cameras; implement stronger use-of-force policies, including with the duty to intervene and duty to render medical aid; provide de-escalation training; submit use-of-force data to the FBI’s Use-of-Force Data Collection; submit officer misconduct records into a new national accountability database; and restrict the sale or transfer of military equipment to local law enforcement agencies, among other things. The EO also directs the use of federal tools, such as guidance on best practices, technical assistance, and grantmaking to support similar reforms within state, Tribal, local, and territorial (STLT) law enforcement agencies. Fact Sheet on Administration Accomplishments on Anniversary of Historic Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety Statement from President Joe Biden on the Third Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder One Year Since the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas Statement on Behalf of the Vice President One Year After the Uvalde Shooting Remarks by President Biden Marking One Year Since the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Protect Youth Mental Health, Safety & Privacy Online The United States is experiencing an unprecedented youth mental health crisis. More than half of parents express concern over their children’s mental well-being, and there is now undeniable evidence that social media and other online platforms have contributed to our youth mental health crisis. The number of children and adolescents with anxiety and depression has risen nearly 30% in recent years. Between 2011 and 2021, the number of teens and young adults with depression more than doubled. According to the CDC, in 2021, 42% of high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, including 57% of girls and 69% of LGBQ+ students, and nearly 1 in 3 high school girls reported having seriously considered suicide. Social media use in schools is affecting students’ mental health and disrupting learning. President Biden has made tackling the mental health crisis a top priority, and he continues to call on Congress to pass legislation that would strengthen protections for children’s privacy, health and safety online. FDA Approves Prescription Nasal Spray to Reverse Opioid OverdoseThis week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opvee, the first nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. This is the first FDA approval of nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray for health care and community use. Drug overdose persists as a major public health issue in the United States, with more than 103,000 reported fatal overdoses occurring in the 12-month period ending in November 2022, primarily driven by synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl. Nalmefene is an opioid receptor antagonist which is used to treat acute opioid overdose. If nalmefene is administered quickly, it can reverse the effects of opioid overdose, including respiratory depression, sedation and low blood pressure (i.e., hypotension). The newly approved product, which delivers 2.7 milligrams (mg) of nalmefene into the nasal cavity, is available by prescription and is intended for use in health care and community settings. FDA Approves Prescription Nasal Spray to Reverse Opioid Overdose Launch of the North American Semiconductor Conference and North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness The United States, Mexico, and Canada fulfilled key commitments made by President Joseph Biden, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City on January 9-10 to deepen our economic cooperation, create the quality jobs of the future, promote investment, spur innovation, and strengthen the resilience of our economies. The three governments organized the first North America Semiconductor Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 18-19 with the support of the Semiconductor Industry Association and Arizona State University. The conference reflects a shared commitment by government, industry, and academia to work together to strengthen the resilience of the North American semiconductor supply chain. The United States, Mexico, and Canada also launched the North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness (NAMCEC), fulfilling another commitment by our leaders at the North American Leaders’ Summit, which will align efforts at the cabinet-level to strengthen regional competitiveness and productivity in industries of the future including semiconductors, clean energy, critical minerals, biomanufacturing, and information and communications technology. By harnessing the power of our private sector and academia, we can create quality, sustainable jobs and provide industry with the talent required to grow and prosper, and address the needs of North American workers. Full Statement on the Launch of the North American Semiconductor Conference and North American Ministerial Committee on Economic Competitiveness Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Advance Responsible Artificial Intelligence Research, Development, and DeploymentThis week, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new efforts that will advance the research, development, and deployment of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) that protects individuals’ rights and safety and delivers results for the American people. AI is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, with broad applications. President Biden has been clear that in order to seize the opportunities AI presents, we must first manage its risks. To that end, the Administration has taken significant action to promote responsible AI innovation that places people, communities, and the public good at the center, and manages risks to individuals and our society, security, and economy. This includes the landmark Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights and related executive actions, the AI Risk Management Framework, a roadmap for standing up a National AI Research Resource, active work to address the national security concerns raised by AI, as well as investments and actions announced earlier this month. Last week, the Administration also convened representatives from leading AI companies for a briefing from experts across the national security community on cyber threats to AI systems and best practices to secure high-value networks and information. Launch of the U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action On Thursday, May 25, the White House released the first-ever U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action. When President Biden issued the Executive Order establishing the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council, he called on the Gender Policy Council to develop the first U.S. government-wide plan to prevent and address sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, and other forms of gender-based violence (referred to collectively as GBV). Gender-based violence is a public safety and public health crisis, affecting urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities in the United States. It is experienced by individuals of all backgrounds and can occur across the life course. Though we have made significant progress to expand services and legal protections for survivors, much work remains. The priorities in this National Plan to End GBV, as well as those included in the 2022 update to the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally, reflect our nation’s ongoing commitment to advancing efforts to prevent and address gender-based violence both at home and abroad. As stated in the National Plan, “Ending gender-based violence is, quite simply, a matter of human rights and justice.” U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action Release of the National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence: Strategies for Action Vice President Harris Advances the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda and Highlights Multi-Billion Dollar Semiconductor R&D Investments This week, Vice President Harris visited Applied Materials in Sunnyvale, California to highlight how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is making historic investments in semiconductor manufacturing and research and development to support American innovation, create jobs, and advance America’s competitiveness. Vice President Harris’ visit coincides with Applied Materials announcing an investment of up to $4 billion in a new research and development facility – the EPIC Center, where it will design the next-generation of tools for semiconductor manufacturing, including in collaboration with leading chipmakers who will ultimately use those tools in their factories. In August, President Biden signed into law the CHIPS and Science Act, which has catalyzed private sector investment, including by impacting the scale of Applied Materials’ investment. During the visit, Vice President Harris will also meet with executives from major semiconductor manufacturing, design, and supply chain companies, to encourage them to invest in America, create American jobs, and revitalize American manufacturing and R&D. The CHIPS and Science Act makes a historic $53B federal investment to strengthen and revitalize the United States’ position in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing, and ensure America is at the forefront of industries of the future – including nanotechnology, clean energy, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. The Act is one component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, which is creating a nationwide manufacturing boom, creating good-paying jobs – many which don’t require a four-year degree, and shoring up American supply chains. Since the beginning of the Biden-Harris Administration, private companies have announced $470 billion in manufacturing and clean energy investments in the United States, including over $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing. Biden-Harris Administration Resources ReproductiveRights.Gov for the one-stop shop on resources regarding abortion access, insurance coverage, and your reproductive rights. COVID.gov for the one-stop shop for COVID resources, including vaccines, tests, treatments and masks. Whitehouse.gov/BIL to learn more about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Whitehouse.gov/ARP to learn more about how the American Rescue Plan is helping the American people. State Medicaid and CHIP Telehealth Toolkit to learn more about facilitating widespread adoption of telehealth services, especially those that reside outside the authority of a Medicaid or CHIP program. Cleanenergy.gov to learn how the Inflation Reduction Act will help American families access cost-saving clean energy resources. Whitehouse.gov/TheRecord to learn more about this Administration’s progress. State-by-State Fact Sheet to view the progress in all 50 states, DC, and territories. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Maps to view the more than 20,000 projects and funding awards. New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Opportunities which include both open and upcoming NOFOs for the rest of the year. BUILD.gov to stay updated on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's signature projects. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Jobs - Advancing Equitable Workforce Development for Infrastructure Jobs, a guide to federal resources. Good Jobs Initiative led by the Department of Labor, focused on providing critical information to workers, employers, and government as they work to improve job quality and create access to good jobs free from discrimination and harassment for all working people. Apprenticeship.gov the one-stop source to connect career seekers, employers, and education partners with apprenticeship resources. Weekly IGA Call Tune in weekly for Administration updates Thursdays at 4 PM ET.
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