Top 10 Programs in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act That You May Not Have Heard About

Two-thirds of low-income U.S. households have high energy burdens, meaning they spend more than 6 percent of their income on utility bills.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Special Representative Khalilzad Travels to Qatar

The increased tempo of Taliban military engagement, resulting civilian causalities in armed conflict between the sides, and alleged human rights atrocities are of grave concern.  A negotiated peace is the only path to ending the war, and the United States will continue to work with all parties and with regional and international stakeholders to advance a consensus on a political settlement

United States Announces More than $50 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma and $5 Million in COVID-19 Assistance for Thailand

Today’s announcement of additional COVID-19 assistance to Thailand will support health workers administering vaccines and will strengthen the vaccine supply chain to help ensure that they reach the most vulnerable populations.

We Cannot, Must Not Abandon People of Afghanistan, Secretary-General Tells Security Council Meeting, Stressing ‘the World Is Watching’

Conflict has forced hundreds of thousands from their homes. The capital city has seen a huge influx of internally displaced persons from provinces around the country where they felt insecure or fled during fighting.