President Biden Announces Full Presidential Delegations to Paris, France to Attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

President Biden Announces Full Presidential Delegations to Paris, France to Attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games | The White HouseSkip to contentThe White HouseThe White House The White House Home AdministrationPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomEspañol InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement MenuCloseTo search this site, enter a search termSearchMobile Menu OverlayAdministrationShow submenu for “Administration””President Joe BidenVice President Kamala HarrisFirst Lady Dr. Jill BidenSecond Gentleman Douglas EmhoffThe CabinetExecutive OfficesShow submenu for “Executive Offices””Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityDomestic Policy CouncilGender Policy CouncilNational Economic CouncilNational Security CouncilNational Space CouncilOffice of Intergovernmental AffairsOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of the National Cyber DirectorOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Public EngagementOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeClimate Policy OfficePresidential Personnel OfficePrioritiesBriefing RoomThe White HouseShow submenu for “The White House””PresidentsFirst FamiliesThe GroundsOur GovernmentGet InvolvedShow submenu for “Get Involved””Write or Call The White HouseJoin UsWhite House FellowsWhite House Internship ProgramThe RecordDisclosuresEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 To search this site, enter a search termSearchAugust 15, 2024 President Biden Announces Full Presidential Delegations to Paris, France to Attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Home Briefing Room Statements and Releases President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the full designation of the Presidential Delegations to Paris, France to attend the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and events of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Honorable Tammy Duckworth, United States Senator, will lead the delegation to the Opening of the Paralympic Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on August 28, 2024.Members of the Presidential Delegation:The Honorable Denise Campbell Bauer, U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and the Principality of MonacoThe Honorable Tanya Bradsher, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsMs. Claudia Gordon, Chair, National Council on DisabilityMr. Brad Snyder, three-time Paralympian, six-time Paralympic gold medalist, Men’s Para Swimming and Para Triathlon, and retired U.S. Navy EOD OfficerThe Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, will lead the delegation to the Closing of the Paralympic Games. The Closing Ceremony will take place on September 8, 2024. Members of the Presidential Delegation:The Honorable Denise Campbell Bauer, U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and the Principality of MonacoThe Honorable Danté Q. Allen, Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of EducationMs. Sara Minkara, U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, U.S. Department of StateMrs. Muffy Davis, International Paralympic Committee Governing Board Member, three-time Paralympian, and seven-time Paralympic medalist, Alpine Skiing and Cycling### Stay ConnectedSign UpEmail Address* RequiredZIP CodePlease leave blank.We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. Opt in to send and receive text messages from President Biden. ShareShare this page on FacebookShare this page on Xhttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/15/president-biden-announces-full-presidential-delegations-to-paris-france-to-attend-the-opening-and-closing-ceremonies-of-the-paris-2024-paralympic-games/?utm_source=link HomeThe AdministrationExecutive OfficesPrioritiesThe RecordBriefing RoomThe White HouseDisclosuresGet InvolvedEspañol Contact UsPrivacy PolicyCopyright PolicyAccessibility Statement InstagramOpens in a new windowFacebookOpens in a new windowXOpens in a new windowYouTubeOpens in a new window The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20500 WH.gov Scroll to Top Scroll to Top Top