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Targeted investments will promote effective and efficient use of resources to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment.

American families who have been hit hard by COVID-19 deserve swift and impactful relief. Through the American Families Plan, the Biden-Harris Administration offers more families the peace of mind that relief is on its way.

Today the Food and Drug Administration announced the launch of proposed rule-making to remove menthol from cigarettes and flavor additives from cigars. This science-based decision reflects the Biden Administration's commitment to improve the health of all Americans and to tackle health disparities in our most marginalized communities. Tobacco-related death and disease must become a part of America's past. These public health measures will save lives.

Tonight President Biden made clear that to build back a prosperous America, we need a healthy America. I share the President's commitment to meeting this critical moment to protect the health of our loved ones across the country and to continue building on the progress of the first 100 days to make historic investments in the health of our families and our children's future.

In an effort to get evidenced-based treatment to more Americans with opioid use disorder, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is releasing new buprenorphine practice guidelines that among other things, remove a longtime requirement tied to training, which some practitioners have cited as a barrier to treating more people.

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing the availability of $1 billion for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-Health Center Program funded health centers to support major construction and renovation projects across the country. The funding builds on President Biden's commitment to ensuring equity in access to COVID-19 response efforts and high quality primary health care services.

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced additional Biden Administration appointments:

Proposed rule would require hospitals to report vaccination rates among healthcare staff

Estimated 66% of uninsured Black adults eligible for zero-dollar premium plans

As part of the Biden Administration’s work to create solutions to move unaccompanied children out of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities as quickly as possible, the Long Beach Convention Center Emergency Intake Site (EIS) in Long Beach, California, will receive the first unaccompanied children today, approximately 150 children. The children will be welcomed by staff, receive a medical check, and be provided needed clothing, toiletries, food and snacks, as well as a safe place to rest. The Long Beach EIS will provide shelter for girls 17 years of age and younger, as well as boys under 12 years of age, and has a potential capacity of 1,000 beds, including medical isolation.