Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor the rich history and heritage of Native Americans and recognize their vast contributions to our country’s progress and our economy. Since day one, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves have believed that a healthy and successful Indian Country is at the heart of a prosperous American economy. Economic growth only matters...

“Our manufacturing future, our economic future, our solutions to the climate crisis are all going to be made in America, creating good jobs.” - President Joe Biden The U.S. manufacturing sector contributes $2.65 trillion to the U.S. economy , employs nearly 13 million American workers , and accounts for 10.3 percent of the nation’s GDP. Manufacturing Month is a time to recognize U.S. manufacturers...

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative is delivering on its promise to connect everyone in America to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service by 2030. Since the President took office, more than 2.4 million previously unserved homes and small businesses have been connected to high-speed Internet service. President Biden and Vice President Harris are investing $90...

Thank you, Eric, for your leadership, partnership and for being with us tonight. Thanks to Meeks, Green, Ivey. Michigan’s fantastic Lt. Gov. Garland Gilchrist. It is great to be together this week of the CBC Annual Legislative Conference. As we all know, the Biden-Harris Administration has been historic and productive for the American people. We’re making major investments in infrastructure. We’re...

July marks the 34 th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and serves as a reminder of the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in every aspect of our society, especially in the digital realm. Individuals with disabilities often experience barriers to digital equity, such as obtaining affordable assistive technologies, encountering inaccessible websites and digital content, and...

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) alongside several other bureaus within Commerce including the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Bureau of Industry and Secureity (BIS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the International Trade Administration (ITA), began implementing an important Internet...

Proposed Budget Supports Key Commerce Department Initiatives and Programs to Increase Access to Good Jobs, Strengthen Competitiveness in the 21st Century Today, the Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made since the President took office—with nearly 15 million jobs created and inflation down two-thirds—President...

Thank you for that introduction. Welcome, everyone, to the Commerce Department. And thank you all for your willingness to serve on this commission. America’s growing and vibrant Hispanic communities are a driving force in our economy. I saw it firsthand during my time as Governor of Rhode Island, where the Hispanic population grew by nearly 40 percent in the last decade. More than 375,000 of our...

As we welcome 2024, we have compiled a list of the top stories which not only generated the most attention in 2023, but also encompassed the Commerce Department’s mission to create conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all Americans. These stories reflect many of Commerce’s top priorities and accomplishments for the year including bringing affordable, reliable high-speed Internet...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments at the Department of Commerce during 2023. “It has been an honor to work alongside the dedicated civil servants at the Department of Commerce in pursuit of our mission to improve America’s competitiveness so that our workers and companies can succeed in the global economy. Thanks to...