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With The West Facing Brutal Fire Season, Biden Says He’ll Hire More Federal Firefighters And Raise Pay
Jul. 1 - The Biden administration said Wednesday it is hiring more federal firefighters – and immediately raising their pay – as officials ramp up response efforts in the face of a severe drought that is setting the stage for another destructive summer of intense wildfires across the West.
President Joe Biden announced the moves during a virtual meeting with governors from Western states and as a huge swath of the Pacific Northwest endures one of the worst heat waves in recent memory.
“This is an area that has been under-resourced, but that’s going to change and we have to do it,” Biden told the governors. “We can’t cut corners when it comes to managing our wildfires or supporting our firefighters. Right now we have to act and act fast”... more
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As Fires Break Out In California, President Biden Announces Federal Firefighter Pay Increase
Jul. 1 - The Biden administration said Wednesday it is hiring more federal firefighters – and immediately raising their pay – as officials ramp up response efforts in the face of a severe drought that is setting the stage for another destructive summer of intense wildfires across the West.
President Joe Biden announced the moves during a virtual meeting with governors from Western states and as a huge swath of the Pacific Northwest endures one of the worst heat waves in recent memory.
“This is an area that has been under-resourced, but that’s going to change and we have to do it,” Biden told the governors. “We can’t cut corners when it comes to managing our wildfires or supporting our firefighters. Right now we have to act and act fast”... more
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As Fires Break Out In California, President Biden Announces Federal Firefighter Pay Increase
Readout of President Biden’s Wildfire Preparedness Meeting with Cabinet Officials, Governors and Private Sector Partners
JUNE 30, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Today, President Biden convened a meeting with Governors from Western States, Cabinet and agency officials, and energy sector partners to discuss the critical need to work together to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response efforts for this wildfire season, which is on track to outpace last season. In the meeting, the President emphasized the importance of making much-needed investments to prepare our country to do everything we can to address the growing and severe threat of wildfires and save lives. The President highlighted the series of actions his Administration is taking immediately to respond to wildfires this year, including making substantial investments in our firefighter personnel, increasing Federal firefighter pay and providing access to retention incentives, and extending the hiring of temporary firefighters to ensure a more effective response throughout this year’s fire season. The President also shared how the Biden Administration is improving our wildfire response capabilities including through the use of new technologies, and helping vulnerable communities mitigate the impact of fires through new funding. President Biden announced a $37 million grant award to California to support fire mitigation efforts as part of FEMA’s new Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. Last month, President Biden announced the Administration will double funding for the program to $1 billion next year in order to invest in pre-disaster resilience and mitigation resources and help strengthen the ability of communities, families, and businesses to withstand extreme weather events and other disasters.
Vice President Harris spoke about how this administration is investing in resilience to protect against wildfires and extreme weather... more
JUNE 30, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Today, President Biden convened a meeting with Governors from Western States, Cabinet and agency officials, and energy sector partners to discuss the critical need to work together to strengthen prevention, preparedness and response efforts for this wildfire season, which is on track to outpace last season. In the meeting, the President emphasized the importance of making much-needed investments to prepare our country to do everything we can to address the growing and severe threat of wildfires and save lives. The President highlighted the series of actions his Administration is taking immediately to respond to wildfires this year, including making substantial investments in our firefighter personnel, increasing Federal firefighter pay and providing access to retention incentives, and extending the hiring of temporary firefighters to ensure a more effective response throughout this year’s fire season. The President also shared how the Biden Administration is improving our wildfire response capabilities including through the use of new technologies, and helping vulnerable communities mitigate the impact of fires through new funding. President Biden announced a $37 million grant award to California to support fire mitigation efforts as part of FEMA’s new Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. Last month, President Biden announced the Administration will double funding for the program to $1 billion next year in order to invest in pre-disaster resilience and mitigation resources and help strengthen the ability of communities, families, and businesses to withstand extreme weather events and other disasters.
Vice President Harris spoke about how this administration is investing in resilience to protect against wildfires and extreme weather... more
June 30, 2021
President Biden Signs Congressional Review Acts into Law
During a bill signing ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, President Biden signed three Congressional Review Acts into law. The newly signed laws deal with lowering greenhouse gas emissions, protecting borrowers from predatory lenders, and strengthening worker protections against employment discrimination.
President Biden Signs Congressional Review Acts into Law
During a bill signing ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, President Biden signed three Congressional Review Acts into law. The newly signed laws deal with lowering greenhouse gas emissions, protecting borrowers from predatory lenders, and strengthening worker protections against employment discrimination.
Remarks by President Biden Signing Three Congressional Review Act Bills into Law: S.J.Res.13; S.J.Res.14; and S.J.Res.15
JUNE 30, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
South Court Auditorium
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Madam Speaker, welcome to almost the other side. (Laughter.) It’s great to see you guys. And it’s strange to have congressmen stand up for me; that’s an unusual thing to do. But thank you so much.
Well, welcome to the adjunct to the White House here. The — I’m about to sign into law three bills which you all have written and passed protecting our planet from climate-disturbing greenhouse gas, particularly methane, which is devastating; protecting consumers from predatory lenders; and protecting workers from employment discrimination.
Each of these bills — each of these bills reflects a return to common sense and commitment to the common good, and I want to thank every one of you for your leadership in getting this done... more
JUNE 30, 2021•SPEECHES AND REMARKS
South Court Auditorium
Eisenhower Executive Office Building
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Madam Speaker, welcome to almost the other side. (Laughter.) It’s great to see you guys. And it’s strange to have congressmen stand up for me; that’s an unusual thing to do. But thank you so much.
Well, welcome to the adjunct to the White House here. The — I’m about to sign into law three bills which you all have written and passed protecting our planet from climate-disturbing greenhouse gas, particularly methane, which is devastating; protecting consumers from predatory lenders; and protecting workers from employment discrimination.
Each of these bills — each of these bills reflects a return to common sense and commitment to the common good, and I want to thank every one of you for your leadership in getting this done... more
June 30, 2021
White House Daily Briefing
EPA Administrator Michael Regan joined White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki to brief reporters on the bipartisan infrastructure framework deal. Other topics discussed included the COVID-19 delta variant, U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and policing reform negotiations.
White House Daily Briefing
EPA Administrator Michael Regan joined White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki to brief reporters on the bipartisan infrastructure framework deal. Other topics discussed included the COVID-19 delta variant, U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and policing reform negotiations.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Michael Regan, June 30, 2021
JUNE 30, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGS
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone.
Q Good afternoon.
Q Good to see you.
MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Good to see you, too. Okay, it is so great to welcome back our Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Regan. He’s here to talk more about the bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which includes the largest investments in the nation’s clean water infrastructure, including funds needed to eliminate and replace 100 percent of lead water pipes and service lines.
Across the country, pipes and treatment plants are aging, and polluted drinking water is endangering public health. Studies show that ki- — for kids, higher exposure to lead negatively affects academic performance and can lead to cardiovascular disease later in life.
The investments in water infrastructure in the framework are unprecedented and also include funding to modernize waste water systems across the country, including in rural areas and on Tribal lands.
He also just came from the President’s meeting on wildfire preparedness with western governors as well.
And after that, we’ll do a full briefing. As always, I’ll be the bad cop when we’re ready to take questions and he needs to go. Thank you so much.
ADMINISTRATOR REGAN: Thank you, Jen. Good afternoon. I just came from the President’s meeting on wildfires with western governors. The increasing intensity of wildfires and heat out West is a major public health challenge. President Biden is bringing leadership and resources — the resources of the federal government to help those on the frontlines in our western states... more
JUNE 30, 2021•PRESS BRIEFINGS
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone.
Q Good afternoon.
Q Good to see you.
MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. Good to see you, too. Okay, it is so great to welcome back our Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Regan. He’s here to talk more about the bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which includes the largest investments in the nation’s clean water infrastructure, including funds needed to eliminate and replace 100 percent of lead water pipes and service lines.
Across the country, pipes and treatment plants are aging, and polluted drinking water is endangering public health. Studies show that ki- — for kids, higher exposure to lead negatively affects academic performance and can lead to cardiovascular disease later in life.
The investments in water infrastructure in the framework are unprecedented and also include funding to modernize waste water systems across the country, including in rural areas and on Tribal lands.
He also just came from the President’s meeting on wildfire preparedness with western governors as well.
And after that, we’ll do a full briefing. As always, I’ll be the bad cop when we’re ready to take questions and he needs to go. Thank you so much.
ADMINISTRATOR REGAN: Thank you, Jen. Good afternoon. I just came from the President’s meeting on wildfires with western governors. The increasing intensity of wildfires and heat out West is a major public health challenge. President Biden is bringing leadership and resources — the resources of the federal government to help those on the frontlines in our western states... more
