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 Monaco
The Honorable Tanya Bradsher, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ms. Claudia Gordon, Chair, National Council on Disability
Mr. Brad Snyder, three-time Paralympian, six-time Paralympic gold medalist, Men's Para Swimming and Para Triathlon, and retired U.S. Navy EOD Officer
The 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 Monaco
The Honorable Danté Q. Allen, Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services Administration, U.S. Department of Education
Ms. Sara Minkara, U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, U.S. Department of State
Mrs. Muffy Davis, International Paralympic Committee Governing Board Member, three-time Paralympian, and seven-time Paralympic medalist, Alpine Skiing and Cycling
