What Did Joe Biden Do Today?
Biden Administration Accomplishments To Date
Since it’s been pretty quiet at The White House this weekend, it feels like an excellent opportunity to refresh our memories on the significant Biden Administration accomplishments since taking office.
What has Joe Biden done?
Enacted the bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill to boost funding for the nationwide infrastructure, including bridges, roads, airports, public transportation, national broadband internet, waterways, and energy systems.
Contributed to administering over 500 million crucial COVID-19 vaccine doses to Americans under the American Rescue Plan.
Ended 30 years of federal inactivity regarding gun violence by enacting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This legislation instituted improved background checks, addressed the "boyfriend" loophole, and allocated resources for youth mental health.
Allocated a record-breaking $369 billion investment in addressing climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, marking the most significant commitment in American history.
Concluded the lengthiest conflict in American history by withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.
Offered college debt relief ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 to individuals with student loans earning less than $125,000 annually.
Reduced child poverty by 50% through the implementation of the American Rescue Plan.
Implemented under the Inflation Reduction Act, prescription drug costs for seniors on Medicare are now limited to an annual maximum of $2,000.
Approved the COVID-19 relief package, offering financial assistance of up to $1,400 to numerous U.S. citizens facing difficulties, bolstering support for renters and enhancing unemployment benefits.
Implemented a 15% minimum corporate tax for some of the nation's largest corporations, guaranteeing their equitable contribution, as a key component of the groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act.
Pledged renewed dedication to the worldwide battle against climate change by re-engaging with the Paris Agreement.
Reinforced the NATO alliance in solidarity with Ukraine following the Russian invasion, backing the integration of global military powers Sweden and Finland.
Empowered Medicare to engage in negotiations for prescription drug prices under the Inflation Reduction Act, simultaneously achieving a reduction in government health expenditures.
Increased the Internal Revenue Service funding by approximately $80 billion to mitigate tax evasion and enhance revenue generation.
Policies enacted under The Biden Administration generated a record-breaking 6.6 million jobs in a single year, surpassing the employment achievements of any other U.S. president in history.
Lowered healthcare premiums by $800 annually through the Affordable Care Act as a component of the American Rescue Plan.
Enacted the PACT Act to tackle the issue of military personnel's exposure to burn pits and various toxins.
Enacted the CHIPS and Science Act to bolster manufacturing and innovation in the United States.
Extended the authorization of the Violence Against Women Act until 2027.
Presided over the most extended period of historically low unemployment since taking office.
Stopped all federal executions following the reinstatement by the previous administration, which had lifted a 17-year moratorium.