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AA and NHPI Heritage Month: Advancing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI)

U.S. Department of Commerce

In May 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14031 establishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI). Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves have made equity core to the work of Commerce.

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Recognizing AANHPI Heritage Month: Commerce Department Offers Valuable Resources and Services for Entrepreneurs and Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

U.S. Department of Commerce

Graphic of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Businesses. . This year as we celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we must first recognize the rise of hate crimes on the AANHPI community faced this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Year in Review: One-Year Anniversary of President Biden’s Competition Executive Order

U.S. Department of Commerce

One year ago, President Biden issued the Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. Since then, the Department has worked tirelessly to advance the American promise of broad and sustained prosperity. Just last week, the USPTO and the FDA outlined key joint initiatives.