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Today’s reports show we are making real progress growing the middle class, with incomes up more than $3,000 last year and up since Vice President Harris and I took office, accounting for inflation. In addition, health insurance coverage reached record highs under our Administration thanks to our work to build on the Affordable Care Act and lower health care costs.

Let’s be clear: we must do more to lower poverty by restoring the expanded Child Tax Credit that cut child poverty nearly in half in 2021 and passing our plan to build millions of homes and make rent more affordable—policies Congressional Republicans have repeatedly blocked. While Congressional Republicans try to drag us backward by imposing a sales tax of nearly $4,000 per year on middle class families while cutting taxes for billionaires, the Vice President and I will keep fighting to lower poverty and build up the middle class by lowering taxes on families.

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Today’s reports show we are making real progress growing the middle class, with incomes up more than $3,000 last year and up since Vice President Harris and I took office, accounting for inflation. In addition, health insurance coverage reached record highs under our Administration thanks to our work to build on the Affordable Care Act and lower health care costs.

Let’s be clear: we must do more to lower poverty by restoring the expanded Child Tax Credit that cut child poverty nearly in half in 2021 and passing our plan to build millions of homes and make rent more affordable—policies Congressional Republicans have repeatedly blocked. While Congressional Republicans try to drag us backward by imposing a sales tax of nearly $4,000 per year on middle class families while cutting taxes for billionaires, the Vice President and I will keep fighting to lower poverty and build up the middle class by lowering taxes on families.

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One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington.

He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common—overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something bigger than ourselves.

His legendary voice boomed wherever it was heard, an instrument and imprint that reverberated in the hearts of audiences worldwide.

And we’ve all heard it.

Through iconic characters, film, stage, commercials, radio, and more, his voice carried a sense of grace and dignity that commanded respect and demanded to be heard. His roles made us stop, stayed with us, and inspired us to reflect on everything from race and power, good and evil, to our place in the world.

For his remarkable talent, James has received numerous honors, including two Emmy awards, a Grammy award, an honorary Oscar, and two Tony awards—making him one of few Americans to earn an EGOT.

He was a proud Army veteran, and I will always remember him as someone who served this country, influenced generations, and became one of the greatest actors of our time.

Jill and I send our love and condolences to his son Flynn, his brother Matthew, and everyone he inspired and who he will continue to inspire as his voice echoes for the ages.

May God bless James Earl Jones.

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One of the last times I was with James Earl Jones was at Ford’s Theatre ten years ago in Washington.

He was being honored with the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments on film and stage. I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common—overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something bigger than ourselves.

His legendary voice boomed wherever it was heard, an instrument and imprint that reverberated in the hearts of audiences worldwide.

And we’ve all heard it.

Through iconic characters, film, stage, commercials, radio, and more, his voice carried a sense of grace and dignity that commanded respect and demanded to be heard. His roles made us stop, stayed with us, and inspired us to reflect on everything from race and power, good and evil, to our place in the world.

For his remarkable talent, James has received numerous honors, including two Emmy awards, a Grammy award, an honorary Oscar, and two Tony awards—making him one of few Americans to earn an EGOT.

He was a proud Army veteran, and I will always remember him as someone who served this country, influenced generations, and became one of the greatest actors of our time.

Jill and I send our love and condolences to his son Flynn, his brother Matthew, and everyone he inspired and who he will continue to inspire as his voice echoes for the ages.

May God bless James Earl Jones.

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     Today, we honor the brave Americans who met the terror of September 11 with extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice.  In our darkest hour — when terrorists believed they could bring our country to its knees — those Americans proved that our Nation’s unbreakable spirit would prevail.

     In the moments, days, and years after the attacks on September 11, heroes were forged.  Firefighters, police officers, and first responders ran into the inferno of jet fuel and debris at Ground Zero, risking their own lives to save the lives of others.  Service members and civilians rushed into the fiery breach at the Pentagon again and again to rescue their colleagues.  The patriotic passengers of Flight 93 made the ultimate sacrifice to prevent their plane from being used to take more innocent souls.  And in big cities, rural towns, suburbs, and Tribal communities, hundreds of thousands of American hands went up — ready to serve our Nation in uniform.

      We owe these patriots of the 9/11 Generation a debt of gratitude that we can never fully repay.  They were deployed to Afghanistan to make sure the United States would not be attacked again.  They served in Iraq and other war zones to defend our democracy and deny terrorists safe haven.  They followed Osama bin Laden to the ends of the Earth and ultimately sent him to the gates of hell.  And 2 years ago, we made sure his deputy met the same fate.

     The First Lady and I hold all those whose loved ones gave their last full measure of devotion in this fight close in our hearts.  And we will never stop working to fulfill our country’s sacred obligation to them and every military and veteran family, caregiver, and survivor:  to properly prepare and equip those we send into harm’s way and to care for them and their families when they return home — and when they do not.

     Over the last 23 years, what was destroyed, we have repaired.  What was threatened, we have fortified.  What was attacked — the indomitable American spirit — prevailed.  That is who we are.  That is the soul of our Nation.  There is nothing we cannot accomplish when we defend with all our hearts that which makes us unique in the world:  our democracy.  That is what the heroes and patriots of 9/11 did.  And that is what we must all continue to do today.  

     To observe this day with service, find opportunities to volunteer in your community at americorps.gov/911-day.

     By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized “National Day of Service and Remembrance.”

     NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2024, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.  I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  I invite the Governors of the United States and its Territories and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance.  I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.
 
 

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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     Today, we honor the brave Americans who met the terror of September 11 with extraordinary acts of courage and sacrifice.  In our darkest hour — when terrorists believed they could bring our country to its knees — those Americans proved that our Nation’s unbreakable spirit would prevail.

     In the moments, days, and years after the attacks on September 11, heroes were forged.  Firefighters, police officers, and first responders ran into the inferno of jet fuel and debris at Ground Zero, risking their own lives to save the lives of others.  Service members and civilians rushed into the fiery breach at the Pentagon again and again to rescue their colleagues.  The patriotic passengers of Flight 93 made the ultimate sacrifice to prevent their plane from being used to take more innocent souls.  And in big cities, rural towns, suburbs, and Tribal communities, hundreds of thousands of American hands went up — ready to serve our Nation in uniform.

      We owe these patriots of the 9/11 Generation a debt of gratitude that we can never fully repay.  They were deployed to Afghanistan to make sure the United States would not be attacked again.  They served in Iraq and other war zones to defend our democracy and deny terrorists safe haven.  They followed Osama bin Laden to the ends of the Earth and ultimately sent him to the gates of hell.  And 2 years ago, we made sure his deputy met the same fate.

     The First Lady and I hold all those whose loved ones gave their last full measure of devotion in this fight close in our hearts.  And we will never stop working to fulfill our country’s sacred obligation to them and every military and veteran family, caregiver, and survivor:  to properly prepare and equip those we send into harm’s way and to care for them and their families when they return home — and when they do not.

     Over the last 23 years, what was destroyed, we have repaired.  What was threatened, we have fortified.  What was attacked — the indomitable American spirit — prevailed.  That is who we are.  That is the soul of our Nation.  There is nothing we cannot accomplish when we defend with all our hearts that which makes us unique in the world:  our democracy.  That is what the heroes and patriots of 9/11 did.  And that is what we must all continue to do today.  

     To observe this day with service, find opportunities to volunteer in your community at americorps.gov/911-day.

     By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized “National Day of Service and Remembrance.”

     NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2024, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.  I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.  I invite the Governors of the United States and its Territories and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance.  I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.
 
 

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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Today, a new report shows that nearly 50 million people have had coverage in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace over the past decade. That’s 1 in 7 Americans who have benefited from the peace of mind that comes with knowing if an illness strikes or an accident occurs, they can get the care they need. It’s a really big deal – and yet Republicans in Congress remain committed to taking us backward by repealing the Affordable Care Act.

The Affordable Care Act is more popular than ever, and Affordable Care Act coverage is more affordable than ever. That’s because Vice President Harris and I have worked tirelessly to protect and build on the ACA. We lowered costs for ACA coverage by an average of $800 per year for millions of Americans, invested in outreach and in-person assistance to help people get the coverage that is right for them, and eliminated red tape. As a result, more Americans have signed up for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace than ever before.

We are not stopping now. The Vice President and I will keep fighting to make health care more affordable for all Americans, and we will always stand up to attempts by Republicans in Congress to roll back access to health care. Congressional Republicans have voted more than 50 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would take health care away from tens of millions of Americans, threaten coverage for more than 100 million with pre-existing conditions, increase health care and prescription costs for families, and so much more. We know Republican officials will stop at nothing to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, ripping health coverage away from Americans in every part of our country. While they try to take us backward, we’ll keep fighting for the future.

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Today, a new report shows that nearly 50 million people have had coverage in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace over the past decade. That’s 1 in 7 Americans who have benefited from the peace of mind that comes with knowing if an illness strikes or an accident occurs, they can get the care they need. It’s a really big deal – and yet Republicans in Congress remain committed to taking us backward by repealing the Affordable Care Act.

The Affordable Care Act is more popular than ever, and Affordable Care Act coverage is more affordable than ever. That’s because Vice President Harris and I have worked tirelessly to protect and build on the ACA. We lowered costs for ACA coverage by an average of $800 per year for millions of Americans, invested in outreach and in-person assistance to help people get the coverage that is right for them, and eliminated red tape. As a result, more Americans have signed up for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace than ever before.

We are not stopping now. The Vice President and I will keep fighting to make health care more affordable for all Americans, and we will always stand up to attempts by Republicans in Congress to roll back access to health care. Congressional Republicans have voted more than 50 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would take health care away from tens of millions of Americans, threaten coverage for more than 100 million with pre-existing conditions, increase health care and prescription costs for families, and so much more. We know Republican officials will stop at nothing to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, ripping health coverage away from Americans in every part of our country. While they try to take us backward, we’ll keep fighting for the future.

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On World Suicide Prevention Day, we honor the memories of all those lost to suicide, hold the loved ones grieving their memories close to our hearts, and recognize the many professionals working to end this public health problem. 

Too many Americans have lost their lives to suicide.  Last year, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, and in 2022, over 10 million seriously considered suicide.  In 2022, suicide was the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 14 and 25 to 34, and the suicide rate for veterans was 50 percent higher than for anyone else.  Suicide is also a leading cause of maternal death.  Though there is no single cause or solution for suicide, we know that access to treatment and support can save lives.  However, getting care in a crisis can be hard to access or afford.  In 2021, less than half of all adults with mental illness received the care they needed.  And nearly 70 percent of children who seek mental health care cannot find it.

A key part of my Unity Agenda is to connect more Americans to affordable, quality mental health care and strengthen our mental health care system — which will help address many of the risk factors associated with suicide.  My Administration issued a rule that requires insurers to cover mental health care just as they do physical health care, and to make changes if required analyses show that health insurers are providing insufficient access to mental health care — an important step in ensuring people can get the mental health care they need.  My American Rescue Plan provided over $12 billion to expand mental health and substance use services through States, communities, and schools.  And when we passed the most significant gun safety law in nearly 30 years, we expanded the number of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics paid for under Medicaid, which deliver mental health treatment, including crisis care 24 hours a day to communities across the country.  That law also delivered funding to put more psychologists and counselors in schools, and my Administration has made it easier for schools to use Medicaid to deliver mental health services — helping ease the youth mental health crisis and ensuring that our children can go on to live long, healthy lives.  Further, I signed into law expansions to counseling, benefits, and mental health resources for law enforcement and first responders who have faced trauma at work.  Earlier this year, my Administration released a new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan which includes over 200 actions that will strengthen suicide prevention programs across the Nation, including those designed to reach our most vulnerable.

I have always said that we have a sacred obligation to care for our Nation’s veterans and their families — and that means making sure they have access to the care they need to thrive.  To help keep that promise, my Administration invested in mental health and suicide prevention efforts for our service members and veterans.  We have expanded access to confidential treatment and are working to hire more mental health professionals, removing cost-sharing for the first three mental health visits, and investing in hiring more veterans to help their peers get the mental health care they need.  And we are working to ensure that every veteran has a roof over their head — including by increasing access to permanent supportive housing for veterans and their families. 

If you or a loved one are struggling, please know that you are not alone.  My Administration launched 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to quickly connect people with the support they need.  Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor for free, confidential support right away.  We also established the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for new and expectant mothers.  Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for help navigating mental health issues like postpartum depression and anxiety before, during, or after pregnancy.  For non-crisis support or to find help for mental health and substance use, visit FindSupport.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357).

During World Suicide Prevention Day, we recommit to improving suicide prevention programs and putting affordable, accessible mental health care within reach of communities across our Nation — for all the lives we have lost and all those we can still save.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 10, 2024, as World Suicide Prevention Day.  I call upon all Americans, communities, organizations, and levels of government to join me in creating hope through action and committing to preventing suicide across America.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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On World Suicide Prevention Day, we honor the memories of all those lost to suicide, hold the loved ones grieving their memories close to our hearts, and recognize the many professionals working to end this public health problem. 

Too many Americans have lost their lives to suicide.  Last year, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, and in 2022, over 10 million seriously considered suicide.  In 2022, suicide was the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 14 and 25 to 34, and the suicide rate for veterans was 50 percent higher than for anyone else.  Suicide is also a leading cause of maternal death.  Though there is no single cause or solution for suicide, we know that access to treatment and support can save lives.  However, getting care in a crisis can be hard to access or afford.  In 2021, less than half of all adults with mental illness received the care they needed.  And nearly 70 percent of children who seek mental health care cannot find it.

A key part of my Unity Agenda is to connect more Americans to affordable, quality mental health care and strengthen our mental health care system — which will help address many of the risk factors associated with suicide.  My Administration issued a rule that requires insurers to cover mental health care just as they do physical health care, and to make changes if required analyses show that health insurers are providing insufficient access to mental health care — an important step in ensuring people can get the mental health care they need.  My American Rescue Plan provided over $12 billion to expand mental health and substance use services through States, communities, and schools.  And when we passed the most significant gun safety law in nearly 30 years, we expanded the number of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics paid for under Medicaid, which deliver mental health treatment, including crisis care 24 hours a day to communities across the country.  That law also delivered funding to put more psychologists and counselors in schools, and my Administration has made it easier for schools to use Medicaid to deliver mental health services — helping ease the youth mental health crisis and ensuring that our children can go on to live long, healthy lives.  Further, I signed into law expansions to counseling, benefits, and mental health resources for law enforcement and first responders who have faced trauma at work.  Earlier this year, my Administration released a new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan which includes over 200 actions that will strengthen suicide prevention programs across the Nation, including those designed to reach our most vulnerable.

I have always said that we have a sacred obligation to care for our Nation’s veterans and their families — and that means making sure they have access to the care they need to thrive.  To help keep that promise, my Administration invested in mental health and suicide prevention efforts for our service members and veterans.  We have expanded access to confidential treatment and are working to hire more mental health professionals, removing cost-sharing for the first three mental health visits, and investing in hiring more veterans to help their peers get the mental health care they need.  And we are working to ensure that every veteran has a roof over their head — including by increasing access to permanent supportive housing for veterans and their families. 

If you or a loved one are struggling, please know that you are not alone.  My Administration launched 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to quickly connect people with the support they need.  Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor for free, confidential support right away.  We also established the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for new and expectant mothers.  Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for help navigating mental health issues like postpartum depression and anxiety before, during, or after pregnancy.  For non-crisis support or to find help for mental health and substance use, visit FindSupport.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357).

During World Suicide Prevention Day, we recommit to improving suicide prevention programs and putting affordable, accessible mental health care within reach of communities across our Nation — for all the lives we have lost and all those we can still save.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 10, 2024, as World Suicide Prevention Day.  I call upon all Americans, communities, organizations, and levels of government to join me in creating hope through action and committing to preventing suicide across America.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

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Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency previously declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with respect to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States.
Because the terrorist threat continues, the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, and the powers and authorities adopted to deal with that emergency must continue in effect beyond September 14, 2024.  Therefore, I am continuing in effect for an additional year the national emergency that was declared on September 14, 2001, with respect to the terrorist threat. 
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency previously declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with respect to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks on the United States.
Because the terrorist threat continues, the national emergency declared on September 14, 2001, and the powers and authorities adopted to deal with that emergency must continue in effect beyond September 14, 2024.  Therefore, I am continuing in effect for an additional year the national emergency that was declared on September 14, 2001, with respect to the terrorist threat. 
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

     Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.  Consistent with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register the enclosed notice, stating that the emergency declared in Proclamation 7463 with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, is to continue in effect for an additional year.

     The terrorist threat that led to the declaration on September 14, 2001, of a national emergency continues.  For this reason, I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect after September 14, 2024, the national emergency with respect to the terrorist threat.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

     Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.  Consistent with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register the enclosed notice, stating that the emergency declared in Proclamation 7463 with respect to the terrorist attacks on the United States of September 11, 2001, is to continue in effect for an additional year.

     The terrorist threat that led to the declaration on September 14, 2001, of a national emergency continues.  For this reason, I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect after September 14, 2024, the national emergency with respect to the terrorist threat.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.  In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections declared in Executive Order 13848 of September 12, 2018, is to continue in effect beyond September 12, 2024.

Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America’s free and open political system.  In recent years, the proliferation of digital devices and internet-based communications has created significant vulnerabilities and magnified the scope and intensity of the threat of foreign interference.  The ability of persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States to interfere in or undermine public confidence in United States elections, including through the unauthorized accessing of election and campaign infrastructure or the covert distribution of propaganda and disinformation, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.  Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date.  In accordance with this provision, I have sent to the Federal Register for publication the enclosed notice stating that the national emergency with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections declared in Executive Order 13848 of September 12, 2018, is to continue in effect beyond September 12, 2024.

Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America’s free and open political system.  In recent years, the proliferation of digital devices and internet-based communications has created significant vulnerabilities and magnified the scope and intensity of the threat of foreign interference.  The ability of persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States to interfere in or undermine public confidence in United States elections, including through the unauthorized accessing of election and campaign infrastructure or the covert distribution of propaganda and disinformation, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.  Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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     On September 12, 2018, by Executive Order 13848, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections.

     Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America’s free and open political system.  In recent years, the proliferation of digital devices and internet-based communications has created significant vulnerabilities and magnified the scope and intensity of the threat of foreign interference.  The ability of persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States to interfere in or undermine public confidence in United States elections, including through the unauthorized accessing of election and campaign infrastructure or the covert distribution of propaganda and disinformation, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.  For this reason, the national emergency declared on September 12, 2018, must continue in effect beyond September 12, 2024.  Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections.

     This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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     On September 12, 2018, by Executive Order 13848, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections.

     Although there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election, foreign powers have historically sought to exploit America’s free and open political system.  In recent years, the proliferation of digital devices and internet-based communications has created significant vulnerabilities and magnified the scope and intensity of the threat of foreign interference.  The ability of persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States to interfere in or undermine public confidence in United States elections, including through the unauthorized accessing of election and campaign infrastructure or the covert distribution of propaganda and disinformation, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.  For this reason, the national emergency declared on September 12, 2018, must continue in effect beyond September 12, 2024.  Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13848 with respect to the threat of foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections.

     This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

                              JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 9, 2024.

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Ben Cardin, of Maryland, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

     Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years, vice Jeffrey R. Moreland, term expired.

     Elizabeth C. Coombe, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York, vice Glenn T. Suddaby, retired.

     Sarah Morgan Davenport, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, vice William P. Johnson, retiring.

     Sharad Harshad Desai, of Arizona, to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona, vice G. Murray Snow, retiring.

     Tanya Leigh Flores, of California, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

     Adam Gamoran, of New York, to be Director of the Institute of Education Science, Department of Education for a term of six years, vice Mark Schneider, term expired.

     Gordon Hartogensis, of Connecticut, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2031, vice Roman Martinez IV, term expiring.

     Dan Sullivan, of Alaska, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

     Michael Trager, of the District of Columbia, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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Ben Cardin, of Maryland, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

     Lanhee J. Chen, of California, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years, vice Jeffrey R. Moreland, term expired.

     Elizabeth C. Coombe, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York, vice Glenn T. Suddaby, retired.

     Sarah Morgan Davenport, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico, vice William P. Johnson, retiring.

     Sharad Harshad Desai, of Arizona, to be United States District Judge for the District of Arizona, vice G. Murray Snow, retiring.

     Tanya Leigh Flores, of California, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

     Adam Gamoran, of New York, to be Director of the Institute of Education Science, Department of Education for a term of six years, vice Mark Schneider, term expired.

     Gordon Hartogensis, of Connecticut, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2031, vice Roman Martinez IV, term expiring.

     Dan Sullivan, of Alaska, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

     Michael Trager, of the District of Columbia, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-ninth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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