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The Cabinet’s role is to advise the President on any subject he or she may require relating to the duties of each member’s respective office.
President Joe Biden’s Cabinet includes Vice President Kamala Harris and the heads of the 15 executive departments — the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs, and the Attorney General. Additionally, the Cabinet includes the White House Chief of Staff, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, the Director of National Intelligence, and the US Trade Representative, as well as the heads of the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Management and Budget, Council of Economic Advisers, Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Small Business Administration.
President Biden’s Cabinet reflects his pledge to appoint leaders of government agencies that reflect the country they aim to serve.
In order of succession to the Presidency:
Kamala Harris
Vice President
Antony Blinken
Secretary of State
Dr. Janet Yellen
Secretary of the Treasury
Lloyd Austin
Secretary of Defense
Merrick Garland
Attorney General
Tom Vilsack
Secretary of Agriculture
Gina Raimondo
Secretary of Commerce
Julie Su
Acting Secretary of Labor
Xavier Becerra
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Marcia Fudge
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Pete Buttigieg
Secretary of Transportation
Jennifer Granholm
Secretary of Energy
Denis McDonough
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Alejandro Mayorkas
Secretary of Homeland Security
Michael Regan
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Avril Haines
Director of National Intelligence
Katherine Tai
United States Trade Representative
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
United States Ambassador to the United Nations
Jared Bernstein
Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers
Shalanda Young
Director of the office of management and budget
Dr. Arati Prabhakar
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
William Burns
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Jeff Zients
Chief of Staff
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The article you provided outlines the key members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet and the structure of the executive branch. Let's delve into the concepts and individuals mentioned in the article:
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President Joe Biden:
- The head of the executive branch and the highest-ranking official in the U.S. government.
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Vice President Kamala Harris:
- Second in command after the President, responsible for supporting and advising the President.
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Cabinet:
- Comprises the Vice President and the heads of 15 executive departments, as well as additional key officials.
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Executive Departments:
- Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs.
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White House Chief of Staff:
- Key advisor to the President, responsible for managing the White House staff and overseeing the implementation of the President's agenda.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations:
- Represents the United States at the United Nations and participates in the UN Security Council.
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Director of National Intelligence (DNI):
- Oversees and coordinates the activities of the U.S. intelligence community.
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U.S. Trade Representative:
- Develops and coordinates U.S. international trade policy.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
- Focuses on protecting human health and the environment, addressing issues such as air and water quality.
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB):
- Prepares the President's budget and oversees the implementation of the budget across federal agencies.
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Council of Economic Advisers:
- Offers economic advice to the President and helps in the formulation of economic policy.
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Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP):
- Advises the President on scientific and technological issues.
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Small Business Administration (SBA):
- Supports small businesses through loans, grants, and various programs.
These individuals and entities collectively form the core of the Biden-Harris Administration, each playing a crucial role in advising the President and implementing policies that align with the administration's goals. This diverse and experienced Cabinet reflects President Biden's commitment to inclusivity and leadership that represents the nation's diversity.
