US Executive Branch Update ' May 5, 2021

Published date08 May 2021
Subject MatterGovernment, Public Sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Constitutional & Administrative Law, Government Measures
Law FirmSquire Patton Boggs LLP
AuthorMs Stacy A. Swanson

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day's press releases.

POTUS' Schedule*

9:50 a.m. EDT - The President receives the President's Daily Brief | Oval Office

2:00 p.m. EDT - The President delivers remarks on his Administration's implementation of the American Rescue Plan | State Dining Room

Looking ahead, on Thursday, May 6, the President will travel for the fourth stop on the "Getting America Back on Track Tour," to Lake Charles and New Orleans, Louisiana. On Friday, May 7, the President will deliver remarks on the economy.

VPOTUS' Schedule*

10:05 a.m. EDT - the Vice President will travel to Providence, Rhode Island

1:00 p.m. EDT - the Vice President will participate in an event featuring small businesses focused on social impact

2:05 p.m. EDT - the Vice President will participate in a women-led small business roundtable along with Commerce Secretary Raimondo

4:55 p.m. EDT - the Vice President will depart Rhode Island en route Washington, D.C.

Looking ahead, the Second Gentleman will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday, May 6, with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh - part of the "Getting America Back on Track" tour.

White House Press Briefing Schedule*

11:00 a.m. EDT - Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and public health officials | The White House

12:30 p.m. EDT - Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

*The US President (POTUS) and Vice President's (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change, as is the White House press briefing schedule.


Recap of Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Note: Bold hyperlinks spotlight COVID-19, the American Jobs Plan and reopening developments.

The White House

  • Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the Vaccination Program
  • Fact Sheet: President Biden to Announce Goal to Administer at Least One Vaccine Shot to 70% of the U.S. Adult Population by July 4th
  • Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed
  • Remarks by Vice President Harris at the Virtual Washington Conference on the Americas
  • Transcript: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, May 4, 2021
  • Bill Signed into Law
    • R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act," which extends, through October 22 2021, the temporary scheduling order classifying certain fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I drug subject to...

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