This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
POTUS’ Schedule*
The President is on vacation in South Carolina; has nothing scheduled for Thursday.
VPOTUS’ Schedule*
1:25 p.m. PDT – the Vice President will participate in a press call about investments in tribal broadband | San Francisco, California
2:05 p.m. PDT – the Vice President will host a roundtable discussion with California state legislators and advocates to discuss reproductive health care | Fairmont San Francisco Grand Ballroom
*The U.S. President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change.
Recap of Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Note: All colored text denotes hyperlinks.
The White House
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Remarks by President Biden at Signing of S. 3373, “The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promises to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022”
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Bill Signed into Law: S. 3373
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Fact Sheet: President Biden Signs the PACT Act and Delivers on His Promise to America’s Veterans
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Remarks by Vice President Harris during Roundtable with Nevada State Legislators to Discuss Reproductive Healthcare
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at the United Steelworkers Constitutional Convention
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Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Iran’s Continued Targeting of U.S. Citizens
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Statement by President Biden on the Ten-Year Anniversary of Austin Tice’s Captivity (Syria)
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Appointment: President Biden Intends to Appoint Dr. Monica Bertagnolli as Director of the National Cancer Institute
Department of Defense (DOD)
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Visit to Latvia
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Article: Austin, Latvian Leaders Aim for Stronger Alliance
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Article: Austin’s Visit to Latvia Underscores U.S. Commitment
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Article: Austin Visits U.S. Troops, Meets with Leaders in Latvia
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Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks’ Meeting with the Defense Business Board
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Press Release: Defense Department Invests to Re-Establish Domestic Production of Critical Propellant
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Article: CHIPS Act Advances DOD’s Emphasis on Microelectronics
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Advisory: Military Commissions Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri Pre-Trial Hearing
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Contracts for August 10, 2022
Department of State
Daily Schedule | Thursday, August 11
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is concluding his overseas trip on Thursday, with a final stop in Rwanda.
SecState’s Trip
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August 10: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with DRC Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde
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August 10: Readout | Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of the Congo (ROC) President Denis Sassou N’Guesso
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August 10: Remarks | Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to Press at an Election Transparency Hackathon Event (DRC)
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August 10: Fact Sheet | The United States and Rwanda: Strategic Partners
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August 10: Interview | Secretary Antony J. Blinken with Christian Lusakueno of Top Congo FM
Ukraine
Other Matters
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August 10: Sanctions | U.S. Department of State Debars Ten Persons for Violating or Conspiring to Violate the Arms Export Control Act
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August 10: Statement | Tenth Anniversary of the Captivity of Austin Tice (Syria)
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
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Readout: Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO of OCP Group
Department of the Treasury
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Press Release: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Sends Letter to IRS Commissioner in Support of Funding for IRS to Improve Taxpayer Service & Combat Evasion By High Income Earners and Corporations
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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Press Release: SEC Proposes to Enhance Private Fund Reporting
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Press Release: SEC Charges Angel Oak Capital…
Read More: Executive Branch Daily Priorities And Press Releases August 11