The initial 504 rule to protect people with disabilities from discrimination was created before the internet even has been invented – it’s long overdue for an update. The final rule we unveiled today reflects input from advocates and the President’s commitment to this issue.
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Official page of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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The official page of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), managed by the Office of the Secretary. Xavier Becerra is the 25th Secretary of HHS, and the first Latino to hold the office in the history of the United States. He carries out President Biden's vision to build a healthy America, and his work focuses on ensuring that all Americans have health security and access to health care. Secretary Becerra previously served as Attorney General of the State of California and was the first Latino to hold that office in the history of the state. He also served 12 terms in Congress as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. During his tenure, he was the first Latino to serve as a member of the powerful Committee on Ways and Means. Throughout his career, the Secretary has made it his priority to ensure that Americans has access to the affordable health care they need to survive and thrive. The mission of HHS is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
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As HHS Secretary & Chair of U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) addressing homelessness is a top priority for me. I was honored to host the United States Conference of Mayors Task Force on Homelessness and meet with mayors from across the country, from Mesa to Scranton and everywhere in between, to talk about this key issue.
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ICYMI: The Biden-Harris Administration released a National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and the first-ever Federal Action Plan.
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Through his Executive Order, new initiatives, and major investments in his budget, President Biden is delivering on his promise to make child care more affordable and to better support the people who care for our children. #CareWeek
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At the direction of President Biden, we continue to do everything we can to protect and expand access to reproductive health care, including abortion care. That includes protecting the privacy of the health information related to that care. Watch more on today’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/e5SraBEr
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As one HHS, we are addressing critical climate-related health impacts 🌎. We are proud of what agencies across the Department have accomplished and we will continue to work together to advance health forward climate solutions. #EarthDay Read More: https://lnkd.in/ecDXWXHh
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The President's Budget invests $150B over 10 years to improve and expand Medicaid home and community-based services, allowing older Americans and people with disabilities to remain in their homes & stay active in their communities and improving jobs for home care workers. #CareWeek
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One year ago today, President Biden issued the most comprehensive Executive Order on care in history. We’re launching #CareWeek to highlight our work on care, and the real-life impact it’s having. We won’t stop until those receiving care, and those providing it, have everything they need.