It is because of my mother's strength and determination that within one generation, I stand before you as Vice President of the United States.

Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth. President @JoeBiden and I outlined a blueprint to build 2 million affordable housing units to lower costs for homebuyers and renters, and provide $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time home buyers.

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and accepted for who they are. On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we continue our work to ensure LGBTQI+ people everywhere are protected from all forms of violence and discrimination.

It was an honor to host the first ever Night Market held by a Vice President during AANHPI Heritage Month. We celebrated community and our small businesses, bringing everyone together over a shared love of family, friends, and food. dc.eater.com/2024/5/…

No one should go to jail for smoking weed. We have pardoned tens of thousands of people with federal convictions for simple marijuana possession.