African Americans

President Biden's policies on African American issues focus on addressing systemic racism, promoting racial equity, and ensuring economic empowerment for Black communities. His administration has committed to reforms in criminal justice, voting rights protection, education, and healthcare access, aiming to dismantle disparities and create equal opportunities for African Americans.

Here's what he has already accomplished:

• Appointed a historically diverse Cabinet and judiciary, including the first Black Defense Secretary, first Black female Vice President, and the most Black women federal judges appointed in the first year of any presidency.
• Signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, making lynching a federal hate crime for the first time in U.S. history.
• Signed a police reform executive order restricting military equipment transfers to police departments and establishing a national oversight commission on policing practices.
• Allocated 40% of green infrastructure investments to disadvantaged communities through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aiming to promote environmental justice.
• Provided record funding levels for Historically Black Colleges and Universities through annual federal spending bills since 2021.
• Pardoned all prior federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, addressing racially disproportionate impact of criminalization.
• Supported making Juneteenth a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery and affirming its importance in U.S. history.
• Advocated for voting rights protections in the Freedom to Vote Act to counter state laws seen as disproportionately restricting Black voter participation.
• Launched the Task Force on Building Black Wealth to develop proposals for closing the racial economic divide through home ownership, affordable housing, small business support and other policies.

• Approved targeted pandemic relief like the $5 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund that dedicated initial funding to underserved communities.
• Announced Initiative to Invest $150 Billion in Black Businesses and Entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth and closing the racial wealth gap -
• Launched Initiative to Protect Voting Rights and Combat Voter Suppression Efforts, ensuring equal access to the ballot box
• Expands Access to Affordable Healthcare, disproportionately benefiting African American communities with historically limited access
• Promoting Affordable Housing: Biden Invests in Affordable Housing Initiatives, targeting neighborhoods with high concentrations of Black residents and addressing racial disparities in housing access
• Launches Initiative to Address Challenges Faced by Black Farmers, promoting land ownership and economic empowerment
• Announced Plan to Invest $1 Trillion in Infrastructure Projects in Black Communities, creating jobs and revitalizing underserved areas
• Calls for Gun Control Measures and Community Investments to Address Gun Violence Disproportionately Impacting Black Communities
• Designates More Historically Black Landmarks and Sites, preserving African American history and culture
• Appoints Record Number of Black Individuals to Cabinet and Senior Positions, fostering inclusivity and diversity in leadership
• Calls for Passage of Voting Rights Legislation to Protect Voting Rights and Counteract Voter Suppression Efforts -
• Launched Initiative to Address Health Disparities Affecting Black Communities, focusing on maternal health, chronic disease, and mental health
• Signs Law Establishing a Commission to Study and Recommend Reforms to the Criminal Justice System
• Strengthened Fair Housing Enforcement, aiming to eliminate racial discrimination in housing
• Reasserts his Dedication to Advancing Racial Justice and Equity in All Aspects of Policy and Governance

In terms of representation, racial justice policy, education funding, economic initiatives, and recognizing Black history, President Biden has made significant efforts to advance equality.

Asian Americans

President Biden has taken steps to address issues impacting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, emphasizing the importance of combating racism, hate crimes, and discrimination exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. His administration has implemented measures to increase representation, improve data collection on AAPI communities, and support economic, health, and educational equity, aiming to ensure a comprehensive approach to addressing the unique challenges faced by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Here are some of the steps that he has taken:

• Appointed a historically diverse Cabinet including Vice President Kamala Harris, the first person of Indian descent in the role.
• Signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, expediting law enforcement review of pandemic-related hate crimes against Asian Americans.
• Launched the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to expand access to federal programs and resources.
• Allocated $1 billion in COVID-19 relief funding specifically for programs assisting AANHPI survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
• Signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders originally launched under President Clinton.
• Commemorated milestones like the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings and the 50th anniversary of the Asian American movement.
• Prioritized countering anti-Asian hate, condemning incidents at every opportunity and directing federal agencies to expand data collection on anti-Asian hate crimes.
• Rescinded Trump-era bans affecting a disproportionate number of AANHPI immigrants, including reversing the Muslim ban and increasing refugee admissions.
• Called on Congress to pass the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, now signed into law, making investments to prevent anti-Asian hate crimes.
• Increased funding for AANHPI mental health programs, education resources, health care services, and victims assistance in proposed budgets.
• Promoting Belonging and Inclusion and Addressing Anti-Asian Hate/Discrimination
• Addressed the Systemic Lack of Data Disaggregation on AA and NHPI Communities
• Expanded Language Access Across Federal Programs
• Increased Outreach and Engagement Efforts and Cultivating Community Partnerships

Through legislation, funding, initiatives, and representation, President Biden has worked tirelessly to support the diverse AANHPI community and acknowledge the ongoing challenges.

Children & Families

President Biden's policies on children and families aim to provide comprehensive support through enhanced access to affordable childcare, education reforms, and expanded child tax credits to alleviate poverty. His administration focuses on creating a foundation for healthy child development, economic support for families, and ensuring educational opportunities are accessible from early childhood through higher education, with the goal of fostering secure and prosperous futures for all children and families in the United States.

Here are some of the benefits that he has already put in place:

• Signed the American Rescue Plan in March 2021, which expanded the Child Tax Credit to provide families up to $3,600 per child in 2021. This historic expansion helped cut child poverty nearly in half.
•  Proposed making the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent in the Build Back Better Act. Though the act stalled in Congress, Biden continues advocating for the policy.
•  Approved a temporary expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit in 2021 and 2022, increasing the maximum credit to $4,000 for one child and $8,000 for two or more.
•  Signed a stimulus bill providing nearly $40 billion in childcare funding through the Child Care & Development Block Grant program. This helped childcare centers remain open during the pandemic.
• Called for universal preschool for all 3- and 4-year olds as part of the American Families Plan. The plan invests $200 billion to provide free, high-quality preschool.
• Increased subsidies for childcare costs via a historic $1.4 billion investment through the coronavirus relief packages. This helped lower costs for families.
• Proposed a national comprehensive paid family and medical leave program as part of the Build Back Better Act, though it was not enacted.
• Suspended student loan interest and payments during the pandemic, providing relief for parents still paying off college debt.

In summary, the president has focused substantially on expanding tax credits, childcare funding, preschool access, paid leave, and student debt relief with the goal of supporting families with children.

Civil Rights

President Biden has pledged to advance racial equity and civil rights, including strengthening voting rights protections, addressing systemic racism, and expanding opportunities for communities of color. He has successfully reversed several Trump-era policies seen as detrimental to civil rights and he continues to emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion within his administration.

These are some of the steps that he has already taken:

• Signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act making lynching a federal hate crime for the first time in U.S. history.
• Signed an executive order advancing equity and racial justice across federal policies and institutions. It directed agencies to root out systemic barriers and discrimination.
• Required federal agencies to promote voter registration and participation, including making registration easier through motor vehicle agencies.
• Supported the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore key provisions of the Voting Rights Act gutted by the Supreme Court. It passed the House but stalled in the Senate.
• Appointed judges committed to defending civil rights and fighting discrimination, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the court.
• Directed the Justice Department to end the use of private prisons, citing inferior conditions and treatment in for-profit detention facilities disproportionately housing minorities.
• Ordered the Justice Department to stop renewing contracts with private criminal detention facilities, aiming to reduce incarceration of non-violent, low-level offenders.
• Supported legislation to permanently reauthorize the Voting Rights Act and overhaul ethics rules for a more impartial Supreme Court. Both stalled in Congress due to lack of GOP support.
• Used executive clemency power to pardon nonviolent federal offenders, mostly drug crimes, focusing on remedying racially biased sentences.

President Biden has made civil rights a "Day One" priority through legislation, executive action, judicial appointments, and policy directives aimed at reducing discrimination.

Consumer Affairs

President Biden's policies on consumer affairs focus on strengthening consumer protections, ensuring fair competition, and addressing corporate misconduct to safeguard the interests of American consumers. His administration advocates for rigorous enforcement of consumer protection laws, supports measures to increase transparency and accountability in business practices, and works to enhance the financial well-being of consumers through initiatives aimed at reducing predatory lending, improving product safety, and ensuring that consumers have access to accurate information to make informed decisions in the marketplace.

Here are some to what he and his administration have already accomplished:

• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of consumers, which could yield significant savings for patients.
• Capped prescription drug costs for senior consumers under Medicare Part D at $2,000 out-of-pocket annually starting in 2025.
• Extended subsidies under the Affordable Care Act lowering health insurance premiums for millions purchasing marketplace coverage.
• Supported banning excessive credit card late fees, allowing consumers to avoid punitive fees.
• Backed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to prohibit unfair fees on goods by ocean carriers, aiming to lower costs for consumers.
• Boosted funding for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to improve protection, education and recalls of dangerous products.
• Directed the FDA to research and develop over-the-counter hearing aids to improve access and affordability.
• Signed an executive order calling for new rules preventing unfair non-compete clauses that restrict worker mobility and can enable wage suppression.
• Appointed officials who aim to strictly enforce antitrust and anti-competitive practices across industries affecting consumers like tech, healthcare, finance and more.
• Endorsed the FAIR Fees Act to protect consumers from hidden resort fees, services fees and more when booking hotel rooms and event tickets.
• Signed legislation giving consumers more tools to fight bothersome robocalls and unwanted text messages from telemarketers.
• Through the Consumer Protection Bureau, he has cut credit card late fees from an average of $32 to $8, saving consumers more than $10 billion per year.

President Biden has signed unprecedented major legislation, executive actions, and regulatory initiatives across many sectors that are designed to help and also protect consumers.

Covid 19

President Biden's approach to COVID-19 has emphasized a coordinated national response strategy, focusing on ramping up vaccine distribution, increasing testing and contact tracing, and providing clear public health guidance. His administration has worked to ensure that vaccines are available to all Americans, advocated for mask-wearing and social distancing measures to reduce transmission, and supported economic relief efforts to assist individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic. Through these efforts, the administration aims to control the spread of the virus, mitigate its impact on the country's health and economy, and pave the way for a safe and sustainable recovery.

So far, he has:

• Met his goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days through partnerships with drug companies to accelerate production.
• Coordinated distribution of vaccines, tests, and medical equipment through use of the Defense Production Act, federal emergency relief funding, and logistics support.
• Achieved over 90% vaccination coverage for adults by his second year in office through expansive vaccination drives and public education campaigns.
• Passed the American Rescue Plan providing relief checks to Americans, funding for schools, unemployment aid, small business support, and resources for vaccine distribution.
• Made COVID vaccines free and widely available to the uninsured by requiring government health programs and private insurers to cover costs without out-of-pocket charges.
• Reversed Trump's move to withdraw from the WHO, restoring U.S. leadership and funding for global public health efforts.
• Launched the COVID.gov website as an official clearinghouse for vaccination, testing, treatment, and prevention information for the public.
• Mobilized Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and military resources to aid state vaccination and medical facility expansion efforts.
• Ordered OSHA to implement a vaccine-or-test mandate on large employers before it was blocked in court. Still, millions of workers got vaccinated amid mandates.
• Approved antiviral treatments like Paxlovid to reduce COVID hospitalizations and deaths once infections occur.

President Biden helped to achieve widespread vaccination, while coordinating a robust pandemic response COVID 19, which better prepared the country for later  variants, such as Omicron.

Crime

President Biden has emphasized strengthening consumer protections and ensuring families and individuals have access to fair and transparent financial systems. His administration has reversed several Trump-era rules that weakened oversight of banks and lenders and has pledged to promote financial inclusion and help American consumers manage debt.

Here's what he has already done:

• Signed the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. It enhances background checks for younger buyers, increases mental health funding, and implements other modest gun restrictions.
• Allocated over $1 billion through the American Rescue Plan for evidence-based community violence intervention programs aimed at reducing gun crime.
• Issued executive actions cracking down on the proliferation of so-called "ghost guns" that can be hard to trace and tightening regulations on pistol stabilizing braces which can make them more lethal.
• Published model "red flag" legislation for states to implement laws allowing courts to temporarily remove guns from people deemed a danger to themselves or others.
• Set stricter standards defining when a gun seller needs to be federally licensed and conduct background checks on buyers. This narrowed the "gun show loophole".
• Boosted funding for federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals to help curb violent crime and gun offenses.
• Directed all federal law enforcement agencies to revamp use-of-force policies to prioritize de-escalation tactics and limit excessive force.
• Launched comprehensive strategies to crack down on gun trafficking across state lines and reduce urban gun violence through partnerships with local law enforcement groups.
• Increased monitoring of troubled police departments by the Justice Department and supported more funding for police reform and community policing programs.

Although he has faced massive constraints from a polarized Congress, President Biden has taken incremental but meaningful steps on gun control, policing reform, and reducing violence.

Economy

President Biden's economic policy focuses on rebuilding the economy from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis on creating more equitable growth. His strategy includes significant investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and technology to stimulate job creation and sustainable development. Additionally, Biden advocates for policies that support middle-class families, improve worker rights and wages, and reduce income inequality through tax reforms targeting the wealthy and corporations to ensure they pay their fair share. The overarching goal is to foster a resilient economy that benefits all Americans, not just the wealthy few.

Here's what he has already accomplished:

• Oversaw record job creation, with over 10 million jobs added during his first 14 months in office at a pace faster than any other president.
• Passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act early in 2021 to provide direct relief to Americans through stimulus checks, unemployment aid, small business support, eviction moratoriums, and other measures.
• Enacted the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making major investments in roads, bridges, ports, rail, transit, broadband, the electric grid, and more.
• Signed the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for semiconductors and other technologies critical for supply chains.
• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included tax reforms targeting wealthy corporations, lowered healthcare costs through prescription drug pricing reform, and boosted clean energy manufacturing.
• Presided over a historic economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession, with GDP growth reaching its highest rate since 1984.
• Saw record growth in new small business applications along with declining bankruptcy filings and business debt delinquencies.
• Oversaw significant stock market gains, with the S&P 500 index rising over 18% in Biden's first year, the strongest first-year performance for a president since Kennedy.
• Supported union organizing drives at major employers and signed a pro-union executive order to boost labor rights across the federal government.

President Biden has led major stimulus and investment packages while pressing measures to strengthen the labor market, spur business growth, and boost incomes for working Americans.

Education

President Biden's education policy aims to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students, from early childhood through higher education. His administration focuses on increasing funding for public schools, particularly in low-income areas, supporting the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers, and making college more affordable through expanded financial aid and support for community colleges. He also emphasizes the importance of addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in education, investing in facilities and technology to enhance learning environments, and preparing students for the jobs of the future. The goal is to create an inclusive education system that equips all students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

So far, he has:

• Provided over $190 billion in funding for K-12 schools through relief packages, including hiring more teachers, improving ventilation, and implementing summer school and afterschool programs to help students recover from learning loss.
• Signed three education relief bills that allocated $36 billion to colleges and universities, providing emergency financial aid grants to millions of higher education students in need.
• Cancelled $11.5 billion in student loan debt for nearly 580,000 borrowers defrauded by for-profit colleges like ITT Tech and Corinthian Colleges.
• Approved over $138 billion in student debt cancellation for over 3.9 million borrowers through Executive Orders and improvements to existing forgiveness programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Extended the student loan payment pause four times through 2022, giving financially distressed borrowers temporary relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Proposed tuition-free community college, universal preschool, child care subsidies, and other investments in education as part of the stalled Build Back Better Act.
• Boosted financial aid for low-income students by increasing the maximum Pell Grant award by $400.
• Allocated funds to support students with disabilities, expand broadband access for rural schools, increase teacher diversity, and improve school meal programs.
• Repealed Trump administration policies including the ban on anti-racism and LGBTQ+ diversity training for federal contractors and grantees.

His education efforts have focused on COVID relief funding, student debt forgiveness, college affordability, and reversing Trump-era policies.

Energy

President Biden's energy policy prioritizes a transition towards a more sustainable and clean energy economy, with the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. His administration supports investing in renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, while also focusing on energy efficiency measures and the development of advanced clean energy technologies. He has set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, as well as creating jobs in the clean energy sector. The approach seeks to address the urgent challenge of climate change while also bolstering economic growth and energy independence.

Here are just some to the the steps that he has already taken:

• Rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, committing the U.S. to ambitious carbon emissions reductions to address climate change.
• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act, representing the largest climate investment in U.S. history. It includes tax credits for renewable energy production, incentives for adopting electric vehicles, and other clean energy measures.
• Set a target to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030 to meet Paris Agreement goals.
• Finalized regulations to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a particularly potent greenhouse gas used in cooling and refrigeration.
• Approved major new offshore wind projects for development, working toward the goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.
• Revoked permits for the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada and imposed a moratorium on new oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
• Directed federal agencies to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies and identify opportunities to spur clean energy technology and infrastructure development.
• Called on Congress to reinstate clean energy tax credits that lapsed in 2017, which helped drive rapid solar and wind power growth.
• Signed the CHIPS and Science Act to boost domestic solar, battery and critical mineral production to improve clean energy supply chains.
• Approved higher ethanol blending requirements over the summer to lower fuel costs, boost corn-belt farmers, and reduce reliance on imported oil.
• Domestic oil production at an all time high, 13.3 million barrels per day (as of November 2023), producing more oil than any other country in the world. 

President Biden has taken concrete steps to transition towards renewable energy and electrification through executive action, legislation, regulation, and proposing enduring tax credits and investments.

The Environment

President Biden's environmental policy is centered on addressing the urgent challenge of climate change and prioritizing the conservation of natural resources for future generations. His administration has taken steps to restore and expand environmental protections rolled back by the previous administration, rejoin the Paris Agreement, and set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His plan emphasizes the importance of investing in clean energy and infrastructure, promoting environmental justice by addressing pollution in marginalized communities, and ensuring the United States leads globally in the transition to a sustainable economy. The overarching aim is to safeguard the environment while fostering economic growth and resilience against climate impacts.

So far, he has:

• Rejoined the Paris Climate Accords on his first day in office, restoring U.S. commitment to global climate action.
• Set a target to cut U.S. emissions 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030 as part of the Paris Agreement.
• Signed executive orders pausing new oil and gas leases on public lands and ending fossil fuel subsidies.
• Introduced the Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP) in the Build Back Better Act to incentivize utility companies to increase renewable energy capacity. Though CEPP was removed, clean energy tax credits remained.
• Unveiled plans to transition the federal vehicle fleet, including USPS trucks, to electric vehicles.
• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, representing the largest climate investment in U.S. history at $370 billion. It includes clean energy tax credits, funding for environmental justice, and incentives for adopting climate-smart agriculture practices.
• Approved record offshore wind projects for development along U.S. coasts as part of a plan to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.
• Emphasized climate action in U.S. foreign policy, ending support for fossil fuel projects abroad and initiating climate partnerships with other nations.
• Hosted the Major Economies Forum global climate summit in 2021 and the Our Oceans Conference focused on marine conservation in 2022.

He has taken significant steps to prioritize climate policy through legislation, executive action, regulation, and diplomacy. He has called climate change an "existential threat."

Gun Control

President Biden's stance on gun control advocates for comprehensive measures to address gun violence in the United States. His policy proposals include implementing universal background checks for all gun sales, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and reinstating policies to keep guns out of the hands of individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others, such as through "red flag" laws. The Biden administration also emphasizes the importance of supporting community-based programs to prevent gun violence and ensuring that federal agencies have the resources they need to enforce existing gun laws effectively. The goal is to reduce gun violence through sensible legislation and policies that respect the Second Amendment while protecting public safety.

These are just some of the steps that he has already taken:

• Signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. It enhances background checks for younger buyers, increases mental health funding, and implements other modest gun restrictions.
• Issued executive actions cracking down on the proliferation of so-called "ghost guns" that can be hard to trace and tightening regulations on pistol stabilizing braces which can make them more lethal.
• Published model "red flag" legislation for states to implement laws allowing courts to temporarily remove guns from people deemed a danger to themselves or others.
• Allocated over $1 billion through the American Rescue Plan for evidence-based community violence intervention programs aimed at reducing gun crime.
• Revoked Trump-era policies weakening oversight of the firearms industry and made the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives an independent agency.
• Established tougher standards defining when a gun seller needs to be federally licensed and conduct background checks on buyers. This narrowed the "gun show loophole".
• Launched comprehensive strategies to crack down on gun trafficking across state lines and reduce urban gun violence through partnerships with local law enforcement groups.
• Signaled openness to gun licensing laws, assault weapons bans, and repealing liability protections for gun manufacturers - policies he has urged Congress to enact.
• Increased funding for federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals to help curb violent crime and gun offenses.

He has taken meaningful but incremental steps on gun control and police reform even with a very polarized Congress. His administration continues to make firearms regulation a priority.

Healthcare

President Biden's healthcare policy focuses on expanding access to affordable healthcare for all Americans, building on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to ensure more individuals and families can obtain the coverage they need. His administration aims to lower healthcare costs, expand the public option to offer a government-run health insurance alternative, and increase subsidies to make health insurance premiums more affordable. Biden also emphasizes the importance of protecting individuals with pre-existing conditions, reducing prescription drug prices, and investing in public health initiatives to address disparities and improve health outcomes. The overarching goal is to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system that provides high-quality care to every American.

Here's what he has already done:

• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices with manufacturers for the first time, aiming to lower costs.
• Closed the Medicare Part D "donut hole" through the Inflation Reduction Act, reducing costs once seniors hit annual medication spending limits.
• Limited out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries to no more than $2,000 per year starting in 2025 under the IRA.
• Suspended Medicare sequester cuts annually from May 2021 through March 2022 that would have reduced payments to providers.
• Increased Social Security payments for 2022 by 5.9% through the cost-of-living adjustment, the largest increase in decades. Monthly retirement benefits rose by about $92 on average.
• Allocated billions in COVID-19 relief funds to help nursing homes improve infection control and prevent resident deaths through measures like increasing staffing.
• Required Medicare to cover FDA-approved breakthrough devices and drugs within two years under the 21st Century Cures Act he signed as vice president.
• Expanded Medicare coverage for vaccines like shingles immunizations and vaccinations when beneficiaries are hospitalized.
• Lowered the Medicare eligibility age to 60 as part of a proposed but not enacted Build Back Better legislation.
• Signed bipartisan legislation to provide health screenings and medical care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Many seniors are impacted.
• Ordered the FDA to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine review timelines, helping enable remarkably fast vaccine development and distribution.
• Reversed Trump administration policies undermining the ACA, restoring provisions like the individual mandate penalty and enrollment marketing.
• Took executive actions to reverse Trump policies limiting access to reproductive healthcare like abortion and contraception.
• Signed legislation to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund aiding first responders and survivors with health issues.
• Launched a "Cancer Moonshot" initiative to accelerate research on detecting, preventing and treating cancer, focusing on underserved groups.
• Signed the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act delaying billions in automatic cuts to Medicare payments due to prior debt limit impasses.
• Issued an executive order to strengthen Medicaid postpartum coverage, providing healthcare for mothers up to a year after giving birth.

Despite the challenges that he faced in Congress, he has achieved meaningful changes through legislation and executive action aimed at reducing costs and improving healthcare for all Americans.

Hispanics & Latinos

President Biden's policies on issues affecting Hispanics and Latinos focus on promoting economic empowerment, educational opportunities, healthcare access, and immigration reform. His administration aims to address systemic inequalities that disproportionately impact Latino communities, including efforts to increase the minimum wage, ensure equitable access to quality education from early childhood through higher education, and expand healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, He has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protections for Dreamers under the DACA program, and measures to reunite families separated at the border. These policies are designed to support the well-being and prosperity of Hispanic and Latino communities, recognizing their significant contributions to American society.

Here's what he has already done:

• Introduced comprehensive immigration reform legislation providing a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants including Dreamers.
• Ended the Trump-era policy requiring asylum seekers to remain in Mexico while applications are processed.
• Restored Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti.
• Reversed several restrictive Trump policies on legal immigration that disproportionately impacted Latino families.
• Appointed a historically diverse group of Latino and Latina judges to federal courts.
• Directed resources to support disaster recovery in Puerto Rico, including for Hurricane Fiona.
• Worked to expand access to COVID vaccines in Latino communities that were especially hard hit by the pandemic.
• Passed a COVID relief bill with funding for Latino small businesses struggling amid economic crisis.
• Increased funding for Latino mental health services through the American Rescue Plan.
• Signed an Executive Order advancing racial equality across federal agencies specifically highlighting barriers facing Hispanic and Latino communities.

Immigration

President Biden's immigration policy emphasizes a more humane and orderly approach to immigration, contrasting sharply with the policies of the previous administration. Key components of his strategy include proposing a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States, reinstating and expanding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, and increasing the annual cap for refugees. Additionally, his administration seeks to modernize the immigration system by streamlining and improving the process for legal immigration, addressing root causes of migration from Central America through foreign aid, and ending policies that led to family separations at the border. His administration's approach aims to balance border security with the protection of human rights and the acknowledgment of the positive contributions immigrants make to American society.

Here's what he has already accomplished:

• Signed executive orders reversing Trump-era hardline policies, including ending the Muslim ban, strengthening DACA, and stopping border wall construction.
• Introduced comprehensive immigration reform legislation providing a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants living in the U.S., though it stalled in Congress.
• Ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their immigration court hearings in often dangerous conditions.
• Approved a rule increasing work permit validity for asylum applicants and expanded parole programs welcoming vulnerable migrants legally while awaiting asylum outcomes.
• Restarted the Central American Minors program allowing children to apply for refugee status without undertaking dangerous journeys to the southern U.S. border.
• Increased refugee admissions back toward pre-Trump levels, setting the FY 2022 cap at 125,000 after a record low 15,000 under Trump.
• Ordered a review of the controversial "public charge rule" making it harder for low-income immigrants to get green cards if using public assistance.
• Introduced measures to promote immigrant integration and citizenship, including funding for English classes and making the citizenship test easier.
• Updated ICE enforcement priorities, focusing on security threats rather than deporting non-criminal undocumented immigrants simply for being present unlawfully.
• Signed legislation establishing safeguards against migrant child separation and improving standards of care at temporary holding facilities.

President Biden reversed Trump's draconian policies and worked to instill a more welcoming, humanitarian, and comprehensive approach to the immigration system. But he continues facing challenges at the southern border.

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals):

• On his first day in office, Biden signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to preserve and fortify DACA. This aimed to protect Dreamers after efforts by the Trump administration to terminate the program.
• The Biden administration complied with a federal court ruling and formally codified DACA into regulation in 2021 after the program existed through executive action for nearly a decade. This strengthened its legal standing.
• The Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule in 2021 to preserve and fortify DACA, enacting changes to address court orders and minimize litigation risk.
• Under Biden, USCIS increased staffing and resources to reduce application backlogs and extended worker permits for DACA recipients from 1 to 2 years. Approval rates also increased.
• The administration expanded DACA eligibility by granting renewals for recipients who had previously received 3-year permits. Previously these recipients were barred from renewing after the program was suspended.
• Biden's Justice Department reversed the Trump administration's stance and defended DACA against lawsuits arguing it was illegally instituted. This affirmed the administration's support in court.
• Biden called on Congress to pass permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers through proposed immigration reform legislation. These efforts have not yet succeeded due to lack of Republican support.

Through executive action, regulatory policy, and legal defense, President Biden has aimed to preserve and strengthen DACA protections for undocumented young people brought to the U.S. as children.in the region while taking a somewhat distanced approach from major military engagements and realigning relations with key players.

Inflation Control

President Biden's approach to tackling inflation focuses on addressing the root causes and implementing policies to stabilize prices while promoting economic growth. His administration has emphasized the importance of supply chain improvements, strategic releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower gas prices, and legislative actions like the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at reducing healthcare costs and investing in clean energy to create jobs and lower energy expenses. Additionally, President Biden supports the Federal Reserve's independence in making monetary policy decisions to combat inflation. The goal is to manage inflation in a way that supports the recovery of the economy from the COVID-19 pandemic without undermining the gains in employment and income for American families.

These are some of the steps that he has already taken:

• Releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help lower gas prices, which drove much of the early inflation.
• Working to unclog supply chains at ports through initiatives like expanding operating hours and entering partnerships between retailers and transportation companies.
• Calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and crack down on anti-competitive practices worsening inflation.
• Signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to prohibit unfair fees charged by ocean carriers, aiming to lower shipping costs.
• Signed the CHIPS Act to strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for semiconductors and other goods to ease shortages.
• Approved higher ethanol blending standards over the summer to help lower fuel costs.
• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act which aims to lower some household costs through prescription drug pricing reforms and energy tax credits.
• Worked with allies to coordinate releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to add global oil supply.
• Set a goal to reduce the federal deficit by $1 trillion over 10 years through fairer tax policies, prescription drug pricing reforms, and increased IRS enforcement.

Infrastructure

President Biden's infrastructure policy is encapsulated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at revitalizing and modernizing America's infrastructure. This comprehensive plan includes significant investments in roads, bridges, public transit, rail, ports, airports, broadband internet, clean water, and energy systems. A key focus is on creating millions of good-paying jobs, addressing climate change by investing in clean and sustainable infrastructure, and ensuring equity by distributing resources to both urban and rural areas, including historically underserved communities. The law represents a historic investment intended to boost economic growth, enhance competitiveness, and improve the quality of life for all Americans.

Here are some of the  things that he has already done:

• Signed the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - the largest investment in roads, bridges, ports, rail, transit, water systems, broadband, the electric grid, and more in decades.
• Allocated $65 billion for broadband expansion under the law, aiming to provide internet access to all Americans through investments in rural access, affordability aid, and digital equity.
• Provided $55 billion for clean drinking water investments from lead pipe replacement to PFAS remediation.
• Dedicated $17 billion to port infrastructure and waterway improvements to strengthen supply chains.
• Allocated $25 billion for airport repairs and upgrades.
• Contained $7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to facilitate EV adoption.
• Provided $66 billion for rail improvements including Amtrak maintenance backlogs, modernized Northeast Corridor trains, and expanded public transit.
• Invested $11 billion in transportation safety programs to reduce crashes, fatalities, and injuries through measures like safer roads and sidewalks.
• Dedicated over $50 billion to climate resiliency infrastructure to help mitigate flooding, wildfires, droughts, and other extreme weather impacts.
• Funded major repairs of aging infrastructure like 10,000 deficient bridges and numerous roads, highways, tunnels, and dams in poor condition around the country.

This historic investment aimed to upgrade America's outdated infrastructure while boosting economic growth, safety, climate preparedness, and future competitiveness.

International Affairs

President Biden's approach to international affairs emphasizes restoring alliances, reaffirming the United States' commitment to global cooperation, and reasserting its role in international institutions. His policy prioritizes rebuilding relationships with allies and partners, engaging in multilateral efforts to address global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and security threats, and taking a firm stance on human rights issues. President Biden seeks to balance competition with major powers like China and Russia with the need for cooperation on issues of mutual interest. His administration is also focused on revitalizing America's diplomatic presence and leadership on the world stage to promote peace, stability, and prosperity globally.

Here's what he and his administration have already accomplished:

• Reaffirmed U.S. commitment to NATO, mending strained relations from the Trump era. Hosted a Summit with NATO allies early in his term.
• Rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization, restoring U.S. global leadership on climate change and public health.
• Led efforts to coordinate a unified global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including severe multilateral sanctions and military/humanitarian aid.
• Launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to expand U.S. economic engagement with Asian partners on trade, technology, supply chains and other shared interests.
• Helped facilitate the normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab states including Morocco, Sudan, and the UAE through the Abraham Accords.
• Engaged in principled competition with China while maintaining channels for managing potential conflicts, such as on trade, Taiwan, and human rights issues.
• Emphasized democracy and human rights in international relations, including convening the first Summit for Democracy focused on fighting corruption, authoritarianism, and human rights abuses.
• Worked to renew nuclear arms control efforts with Russia and Iran after Trump withdrew from related treaties and negotiations.
• Ended U.S. support for offensive operations in Yemen's civil war.
• Signaled a pivot in the U.S.-Saudi relationship by declassifying intelligence on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

President Biden's aim has been to renew America's international partnerships and global leadership role through multilateral diplomacy and values-based foreign policy. He has had many successes in the international arena, despite ongoing, persistent challenges on multiple fronts.

Jobs & Employment

President Biden's policies on jobs and employment aim to create a robust and inclusive job market that offers opportunities for all Americans. Central to his strategy is the investment in infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing, which is expected to generate millions of good-paying jobs across the country. Additionally, his administration focuses on supporting small businesses, enhancing workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively, and increasing the minimum wage. His policies also emphasize the importance of workforce development and education programs to equip workers with the skills needed for the jobs of the future. The goal is to ensure that economic growth benefits workers at all levels and that employment opportunities are accessible to diverse communities, thereby fostering a strong and equitable economy.

Here's what he has already accomplished:

• Oversaw the creation of over 15 million jobs during his first 3 years in office, the fastest job growth of any president's first term.
• Unemployment fell from 6.4% when Biden took office to 3.5% in September 2022, tying a 50-year low.
• Saw particularly strong job growth in industries like manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, hospitality and professional services under Biden's tenure.
• Signed the CHIPS and Science Act to invest $52 billion in semiconductor manufacturing and spur high-tech job creation across the country.
• Enacted tax credits for clean energy generation and storage under the Inflation Reduction Act, incentivizing job creation in renewables.
• Boosted domestic high-tech manufacturing through major investments in research, production, and supply chain resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
• Issued executive orders promoting jobs with higher wages, better benefits, and collective bargaining rights for federal contractors.
• Supported legislation like the PRO Act to strengthen workers' abilities to unionize and bargain collectively with employers.
• Saw record low levels of Americans filing unemployment insurance claims, indicating a strong rebound in job attachment as labor market recovery continues.
• Presided over strong real wage growth, as rising pay helped counteract high inflation over 2021 and 2022.

Through stimulus, public investment, pro-labor policy, and promoting domestic manufacturing, President Biden has overseen rapid jobs growth and low unemployment across his first term so far.

Labor Unions

President Biden's stance on labor unions is highly supportive, viewing them as essential to building a strong middle class and ensuring workers' rights are protected. His administration advocates for policies that make it easier for workers to unionize and bargain collectively. This includes supporting the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which aims to prevent employers from retaliating against workers who organize, and promoting union membership across various sectors of the economy. The president has often emphasized that a thriving union sector is critical for increasing wages, improving working conditions, and reducing income inequality. His approach represents a significant shift towards pro-labor policies at the federal level, aiming to empower workers and reinforce the role of unions in the American economy.

So far, he has:

• Issued an executive order in 2021 establishing worker organizing and collective bargaining rights as policy priorities across the federal government.
• Backed congressional passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act in the House. It would strengthen workers' abilities to unionize by adopting measures like penalties on employers interfering in union elections.
• Appointed pro-union officials like Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary, and nominated union-friendly members to the National Labor Relations Board.
• Vocally supported major unionization efforts at companies like Amazon, Starbucks, Apple and others. He pledged to be the most pro-union president in history.
• Supported legislation guaranteeing federal employees the right to collectively bargain for better pay and benefits. The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act passed the House.
• Repealed Trump executive orders that weakened worker protections by making it harder to prove employer violations and place limits on union time at federal work sites.
• Backed a $15 federal minimum wage and eliminating the tipped minimum wage as part of the proposed Raise the Wage Act. The measure has not cleared Congress.
• Included labor protections like prohibiting employers misclassifying workers as independent contractors in his economic and infrastructure proposals.
• Signed the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act as part of COVID relief, providing funds to stabilize struggling multi-employer pension plans relied on by many union workers.
• Improved federal workers' rights, including by boosting the minimum wage for federal employees to $15 and granting paid family and medical leave.

President Biden has taken concrete steps through executive action, legislation and policy to empower organized labor, though passage of the PRO Act remains a key goal.

LGBTQ+ Matters

President Biden's policies on LGBTQ+ issues aim to advance and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States. His administration has taken several significant steps, including reversing the ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, enforcing executive orders to combat discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, and supporting the passage of the Equality Act to ensure comprehensive civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ people across all areas of public life. He has also focused on addressing the specific needs of LGBTQ+ youth, combating violence against transgender individuals, particularly trans women of color, and ensuring access to healthcare that respects LGBTQ+ individuals' rights and needs. His approach underscores a commitment to equality, inclusion, and the protection of all citizens regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Here are some of the steps that he has taken so far:

• Overturned the Trump administration ban on transgender people serving in the military, allowing them to again serve openly.
• Signed an executive order prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation within the federal government.
• Nominated and appointed record numbers of LGBTQ judges and officials, including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
• Allowed U.S. embassies to fly the Pride flag and directed federal agencies to prevent LGBTQ discrimination in schools.
• Included provisions prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in his Build Back Better agenda, though not enacted by Congress.
• Commemorated Pride Month with a proclamation celebrating the LGBTQ community and advocating for the Equality Act.
• Enacted targeted COVID relief providing $400 million to help curb the pandemic's disproportionate impact on the LGBTQ community.
• Signed the bipartisan Safer Communities Act which closed the "boyfriend loophole" to deny firearm purchases by convicted domestic abusers of LGBTQ partners.
• Supports banning harmful "conversion therapy" practices on LGBTQ minors, prosecuting anti-transgender violence as hate crimes, and ensuring equitable treatment in healthcare.
• Called for passage of the Equality Act to expressly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under federal civil rights law.

He has taken significant steps to reverse anti-LGBTQ policies from the Trump era and promote equality through political representation, legislation and policy.

American Manufacturing

President Biden's manufacturing policy focuses on revitalizing and expanding the American manufacturing sector as a cornerstone of his economic strategy. His administration advocates for significant investments in American industry to spur innovation, create high-quality jobs, and strengthen the supply chain. Key initiatives include incentivizing the production of goods in the United States through the "Buy American" policy, supporting the development of advanced manufacturing technologies, and investing in clean energy and infrastructure projects that require domestic manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, Biden aims to ensure that these efforts lead to the creation of union jobs and that the benefits of manufacturing growth are distributed equitably across communities. The overall goal is to bolster the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing on the global stage while fostering sustainable economic growth and resilience.

Here's some of what he has accomplished so far:

• Signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act which provides $52 billion to dramatically increase semiconductor manufacturing and research in the U.S. This aims to boost high-tech manufacturing capacity.
• Launched the Industrial Capabilities and Manufacturing Supply Chains Review to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen critical sectors like chips, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and strategic minerals.
• Secured commitments from firms like Intel, GM, and Samsung to make major new investments in U.S. factories following passage of the CHIPS Act.
• Signed an executive order directing steps to strengthen critical supply chains across sectors by partnering with industry, monitoring risks, and stockpiling essential goods.
• Provided emergency support and loans to small and medium manufacturers through the American Rescue Plan and other COVID-19 relief packages.
• Invested in regional tech/innovation hubs, infrastructure, and scientific research through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to boost manufacturing competitiveness.
• Promoted major investments in domestic clean energy manufacturing including EVs, batteries, solar panels, and components via the IRA clean energy tax credits and grant programs.
• Directed the federal procurement system to prioritize American-made goods and reform regulations to encourage government purchase of U.S.-made essential products.
• Expanded Buy American requirements for construction materials purchased in federal infrastructure projects.
• Lowered regulatory barriers for domestic biomanufacturing and bioproduction through executive orders.

He has signed legislation, pursued an assertive executive strategy, and proposed additional investments to restore manufacturing capacity, create high-paying jobs, and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Military & Veteran Affairs

President Biden's policies on military and veteran affairs are focused on maintaining a strong and capable defense force while ensuring the welfare and support of veterans and their families. His administration is committed to modernizing the armed forces, enhancing national security, and ensuring that military personnel are equipped with the necessary tools and training to face current and future threats. On veterans' affairs, Biden emphasizes improving access to healthcare services, including mental health support, for veterans, addressing the backlog of veterans' benefits claims, and enhancing employment and educational opportunities for those transitioning to civilian life. The administration also prioritizes tackling veterans' homelessness and ensuring that veterans receive the respect, care, and support they deserve for their service to the country. The overarching goal is to ensure a seamless transition for service members from active duty to civilian life, acknowledging their sacrifices and contributions to national security.

Here are some of the achievements that he has already had in this area:

• Enacted legislation expanding health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, providing care for conditions like lung disease and cancer.
• Signed the PACT Act, expanding VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange and other toxic substances during deployment.
• Allocated over $270 billion for the VA in Biden's first two federal budgets, increasing funding for medical care, mental health services, and veteran homelessness programs.
• Created a government-wide Task Force to address military and veteran suicide prevention through improved research, gun safety measures, and mental health resources.
• Signed the Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2022, authorizing over $1.5 billion for new VA medical facilities.
• Repealed the Trump administration's ban on transgender people serving in the military, allowing them to again serve openly in the armed forces.
• Signed legislation improving maternal health care for veterans who are pregnant as well as infertility services.
• Signed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act to expand VA health care eligibility for post-9/11 combat veterans.
• Signed the National Defense Authorization Act providing military pay raises, funding for equipment modernization, and reforms to the military justice system to address sexual assault.
• Announced a plan to cut the number of veterans experiencing homelessness in half by 2025 through increased funding for housing vouchers and support services.

President Biden has overseen expanded VA services, benefits, and healthcare capacity along with reforms addressing mental health, sexual assault, and veteran homelessness.

National Debt

President Biden's approach to the national debt involves balancing efforts to stimulate economic growth and investment in key areas like infrastructure, healthcare, and clean energy, with measures aimed at fiscal responsibility over the long term. His administration advocates for funding these investments through proposed tax reforms, including increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthiest Americans to ensure they pay their fair share. President Biden also emphasizes the importance of making government spending more efficient and reducing waste. The administration argues that by boosting economic growth and making the tax system more equitable, it will be possible to address the national debt in a sustainable manner, ensuring that future generations inherit a strong and stable economy. The approach recognizes the challenges posed by the national debt but prioritizes strategic investments intended to generate long-term economic benefits and fiscal health.

In this regard, he has already:

• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act which is projected to reduce the deficit by around $300 billion over 10 years through prescription drug pricing reforms, stricter IRS tax enforcement, and other measures.
• Proposed a minimum tax on billionaires and a higher top tax rate on the wealthiest households to fund key initiatives without increasing the deficit.
• Set a goal to cut the deficit by $1 trillion over 10 years through fairer tax policies, health care savings from drug pricing reforms, boosting IRS enforcement, and other measures.
• Avoided major new permanent spending programs without offsets outside of the COVID-19 emergency.
• Let emergency COVID-era programs like expanded monthly Child Tax Credit payments and student loan payment pauses expire by 2022 as recovery took hold.
• Signed legislation preventing Medicare payment cuts that would have added hundreds of billions to the debt over a decade.
• Argued robust near-term fiscal support through the American Rescue Plan accelerated economic recovery, restoring tax revenues.
• Saw the annual federal budget deficit fall by over $1.4 trillion in Biden's first year as COVID spending waned and revenues surged.
• Proposed reversing portions of the Trump tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy to fund climate and social spending initiatives.

National Defense

President Biden's national defense policy prioritizes adapting the United States' military capabilities to contemporary threats while ensuring the readiness and resilience of the armed forces. His strategy emphasizes the importance of strengthening alliances and partnerships around the world to address global security challenges, such as cyber threats, terrorism, and the strategic competition with nations like China and Russia. He advocates for a defense posture that combines advanced technology, cyber defenses, and space capabilities with traditional military strength. Additionally, his administration is focused on ensuring the welfare and morale of service members and their families, investing in their health, education, and well-being. The approach seeks to maintain a balance between being prepared for conventional warfare and being equipped to handle asymmetric and emerging threats in the digital and information domains, ensuring that the U.S. remains a global leader in national defense.

He has already:

• Ended U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan after 20 years.
• Shifted defense focus to emerging threats from near-peer rivals like China and Russia through new military guidance and force posture changes.
• Increased defense budgets with bipartisan support to modernize capabilities in areas like missiles, ships, fighter jets, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Improved military readiness levels through reforms limiting deployment lengths, increasing training, and focusing spending on operational needs versus legacy programs.
• Reversed the ban on transgender military service members, enabling them to again serve openly in the armed forces.
• Launched a comprehensive commission to address sexual assault and harassment in the military through culture changes, accountability, prevention and support.
• Signed legislation enhancing healthcare and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during deployments.
• Signed the National Defense Authorization Act providing a 2.7% pay increase for military and DOD civilian employees, the largest in 20 years.
• Boosted U.S. force posture and readiness in Europe in response to the Ukraine crisis, reinforcing NATO's eastern flank against potential Russian aggression.
• Worked to rebuild strained alliances and defense partnerships under the Trump administration, including stronger ties with NATO allies and regional partners in Asia.

President Biden has focused on modernizing the military for 21st century threats and improving support for servicemembers, veterans and allies.

NASA

President Biden's policy on NASA and space exploration aims to continue the United States' leadership in space, emphasizing scientific research, Mars exploration, climate monitoring, and the commercial space sector's growth. His administration has supported the Artemis program, which plans to return humans to the Moon and eventually conduct a manned mission to Mars. President Biden also recognizes the importance of space in addressing climate change, with NASA playing a key role in Earth observation and climate science research. Additionally, his approach includes fostering partnerships with commercial space companies to boost innovation, reduce costs, and enhance the United States' capabilities in space transportation, satellite deployment, and space tourism. This strategy underscores the significance of space exploration for scientific discovery, economic opportunities, national security, and international collaboration.

Here's what he has already accomplished:

• Enacted the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act in 2022, authorizing $17.9 billion in new funding for NASA over 5 years. This invests in space exploration, scientific missions, and technology development.
• Successfully continued development of the Artemis program, keeping NASA on track for upcoming lunar missions with the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft nearing completion.
• Allocated $24 billion for NASA in the 2022 omnibus spending bill, the largest budget for the agency in decades when adjusted for inflation. This funded key exploration and science initiatives.
• Extended ongoing operations of the International Space Station through 2030, providing stability for the premier orbital research platform.
• Re-established the National Space Council to coordinate U.S. space policy across government agencies and supported international cooperation on peaceful space activities.
• Signed an executive order bolstering cybersecurity in the space industry as commercial space activities continue to grow.
• Directed NASA to resume exploring climate change science after constraints under the prior administration, recommitting to studying human-caused impacts.
• Successfully initiated the James Webb Space Telescope, which reached its destination in 2022 and transmitted first images back to Earth.
• Championed private sector growth in space while regulating emerging areas like space tourism and providing a framework for responsible civil space activities.

President Biden has overseen major investments, progress in exploration goals, and partnerships advancing NASA's mission. His administration continues to implement key space policy initiatives.

Native American Affairs

President Biden's policies on Native American issues emphasize respect for tribal sovereignty, strengthening nation-to-nation relationships, and addressing the historical injustices faced by Native communities. His administration has committed to involving tribal nations in policy decisions that affect their communities, improving access to healthcare and education, and protecting Native lands and cultural heritage. Biden has also focused on economic development and infrastructure projects that benefit Native American communities, including efforts to increase broadband access in rural and tribal lands. Additionally, his administration has taken steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and combat climate change impacts on Native lands. The overarching goal is to ensure that Native American rights are protected and that tribal communities have the resources and support they need to thrive.

These are just some of his accomplishments so far:

• Appointed Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior, making her the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history.
• Restored the original boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, reaffirming protection of tribal lands.
• Signed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, expanding tribal courts' jurisdiction over non-Native offenders in cases of sexual assault, child abuse and sex trafficking on reservations.
• Launched a Working Group to facilitate the federal review process for changing geographic names and landmarks with derogatory terms toward Indigenous peoples.
• Allocated billions in COVID-19 relief funding for Native health care services, tribal schools, economic development, housing, and infrastructure in Indigenous communities through legislation.
• Proposed large increases in the federal budget for Native American programs across agencies, including for healthcare, education, climate resilience, missing & murdered Indigenous women, and cultural revitalization.
• Directed the Justice Department to prioritize cases involving missing or murdered Indigenous people, and crack down on the trafficking of Native cultural artifacts and sacred items.
• Endorsed the creation of a Native American Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. to recognize their military service.
• Issued the first presidential proclamation formally marking Indigenous Peoples' Day, emphasizing recognition of Native American history and contributions.
• Settled the protracted litigation over the Department of Interior's mismanagement of land assets belonging to tribes, providing $2.5 billion in compensation.

President Biden has made tribal consultation and honoring federal trust responsibilities to Native communities a priority across his administration.

Small Business

President Biden's policies on small business aim to provide robust support and resources to help small businesses grow and thrive, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. His administration has focused on increasing access to capital through loans and grants, offering tax relief, and providing technical assistance to navigate the challenges of starting and running a small business. The president has also emphasized the importance of ensuring small businesses, particularly those owned by minorities, women, and veterans, have equitable access to government contracts and opportunities. Additionally, his policies support initiatives to improve broadband access and digital tools, critical for small businesses to compete in a modern economy. The goal is to create a supportive environment for small businesses, recognizing their crucial role in driving economic growth, innovation, and job creation.

These are just some of the steps that he has already taken:

• Signed the American Rescue Plan Act providing emergency grants, loans and tax relief to millions of small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Included $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
• Secured the Paycheck Protection Program's authorization allowing small businesses access to forgivable loans to retain employees and cover operating expenses through March 2021.
• Extended COVID economic injury disaster loan eligibility for small businesses into 2023 allowing more time to apply for the low interest, long term recovery loans.
• Approved higher caps on SBA disaster loans increasing the amounts very small and self employed businesses can receive.
• Backed the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act to add $42 billion to the RRF program assisting restaurants though it has not yet passed Congress.
• Set a goal of increasing federal contracts going to small disadvantaged businesses by 50% by 2025 to expand opportunities.
• Signed legislation including $10 billion for State Small Business Credit Initiative funds, aimed at increasing access to credit and investment.
• Directed federal agency heads to continue allowing small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to defer accrued interest and payments on federal loans until at least June 2023.
• Supported legislation like the Access to Counsel Act guaranteeing small businesses access to legal support services to ensure fair shot at justice.

Technology

President Biden's technology policy focuses on fostering innovation, ensuring fair competition, protecting consumer privacy, and securing America's technology infrastructure against cyber threats. His administration supports significant investment in research and development across various technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clean energy. He advocates for strengthening antitrust enforcement to prevent monopolistic practices by major tech companies and for regulations that protect personal data privacy and security. Additionally, his approach includes expanding broadband access to ensure all Americans can participate in the digital economy, particularly in underserved and rural communities. The administration also prioritizes enhancing the nation's cybersecurity defenses in response to increasing cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. The overarching goal is to maintain the United States' leadership in global technology innovation while ensuring the digital economy works for all Americans.

Here are some of the goals that he has already achieved:

• Signed into law the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides $52 billion to dramatically boost U.S. semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing. This aims to increase America's competitiveness with China.
• Issued an executive order to promote competition across the economy, targeting big technology companies and calling on agencies like the FCC to prevent internet service provider monopolies.
• Appointed prominent tech critics like Lina Khan and Jonathan Kanter to head the FTC and DOJ Antitrust Division, signaling assertive enforcement against anti-competitive tech practices.
• Signed legislation banning mandatory arbitration clauses for sexual harassment and assault cases, allowing tech worker victims to avoid closed-door arbitration and seek justice in court.
• Passed bipartisan legislation increasing U.S. competition with China's technology industry, including $1.5 billion for 5G wireless development and $10 billion for STEM education.
• Signed a bill combating online harassment, stalking, and intimidation crimes that disproportionately impact women, LGBTQ people, and communities of color.
• Directed the National Science Foundation to invest over $100 million in research related to artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced communications, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Called for passing comprehensive privacy legislation giving Americans control over their personal data collected online.
• Signed an executive order improving the cybersecurity of federal government networks in response to major hacking incidents like the SolarWinds breach tied to Russia.

He has signed key legislation and pursued an assertive regulatory approach aimed at fostering tech innovation while curbing industry domination, strengthening cyber defenses, and protecting privacy and civil rights.

Voting Rights

President Biden's policies on voting rights aim to safeguard and expand access to the ballot box for all eligible voters, countering a wave of voting restrictions seen in various states. His administration supports federal legislation to protect voting rights, such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the For the People Act, which seek to restore and strengthen provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, prevent voter suppression, and improve election integrity and transparency. His administration has emphasized the importance of making voting more accessible through measures like early voting, mail-in ballots, and making Election Day a federal holiday. Additionally, his administration advocates for combating misinformation and ensuring that all Americans, regardless of race, age, or background, have an equal opportunity to participate in the democratic process. The goal is to reinforce the foundations of democracy by ensuring free, fair, and secure elections.

In this regard, he has already:

• Signed an executive order early in his presidency directing federal agencies to promote voting rights and participation.
• Nominated judges who support voting rights and oppose gerrymandering, with the most diverse group of judicial nominees ever.
• Supported the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to counter state laws restricting voting access and election subversion. The bills did not pass due to lack of Republican support.
• Spoke out repeatedly against threats to election integrity and political violence in the wake of the January 6th insurrection.
• Launched the United States Council on Voting Rights to increase federal oversight of election administration and access.
• Issued an executive order imposing sanctions on people who undermine democratic processes abroad, aimed at deterring election interference.
• Signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to protect pregnant workers from discrimination and ensure equal participation.
• Signed the Postal Service Reform Act to provide financial stability for the U.S. Postal Service and improve mail service relied on for voting access.
• Directed federal agencies to promote voter registration and participation, including automatic registration through state motor vehicle agencies.
• Established the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court to study potential reforms like term limits and court expansion.

President Biden has taken meaningful steps to defend voting rights and democratic institutions, though broader reforms have stalled in Congress. His advocacy against threats to democracy continues.

Women Affairs

President Biden's policies on women's affairs focus on advancing gender equality, protecting women's rights, and addressing the challenges that disproportionately affect women. His administration has taken steps to support women's economic security, including advocating for equal pay, improving access to affordable childcare, and extending paid family leave. He has also emphasized the importance of protecting reproductive rights and access to healthcare, including efforts to codify Roe v. Wade and ensure access to contraception and reproductive health services. Additionally, his policies aim to combat gender-based violence, as exemplified by his support for reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provides critical resources and protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The overarching goal is to ensure that women have equal opportunities to succeed and lead safe, healthy lives, free from discrimination and violence.

Some of his accomplishments include:

• Signed an executive order directing the Department of Education to review policies under Title IX that prohibit sex discrimination in education, aimed at strengthening protections for women and girls.
• Repealed Trump administration policies seen as harmful to women's health and reproductive rights, including the "global gag rule" that blocked organizations providing abortion services from receiving U.S. funding.
• Supported reversing the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits federal funding for abortions, in federal spending bills for the first time in decades.
• Signed legislation guaranteeing federal employees 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers of new children.
• Approved a historic number of female judges to federal courts, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman on the court.
• Signed the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, allowing survivors to seek justice in court rather than private arbitration proceedings favoring employers.
• Directed the Department of Justice to prioritize preventing sexual harassment and assault within the U.S. military.
• Supported enactment of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, providing protections and services for domestic abuse survivors.
• Launched the first-ever national Gender Policy Council to advance gender equity in domestic and foreign policy across federal agencies.
• Strengthened access to medication abortion and safeguards patient privacy after Roe
• Defend FDA Approval of Medication Abortion in Court
• Increased funding for reproductive health research and education, dispelling misinformation and promoting evidence-based policy.
• Signed Executive Order to protect access to reproductive health care.
• Ensured abortion rights travel protections, empowering women to seek care across state lines
• Provide Access to Reproductive Health Care for Veterans.
• Strengthened access to affordable, high-quality contraception.
• Protects students from discrimination based on pregnancy.

Through legislation, executive orders, judicial nominations, and policy initiatives, President Biden has taken tangible steps to empower women and girls in areas ranging from education to violence prevention to workplace fairness and more.

Here is a list of some of President Biden's record-breaking accomplishments since taking office:

• Passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan in March 2021, one of the largest stimulus packages in history.
• Saw over 10 million jobs created in his first 14 months, the fastest job growth rate in U.S. history.
• Passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, the biggest infrastructure package since the construction of the interstate highway system.
• Confirmed the most federal judges during the first year of a presidency since John F. Kennedy.
• Saw the highest first-year stock market performance of any president since the 1950s.
• Presided over the fastest annual economic growth rate (5.7%) since 1984.
• Saw the fastest decline in the unemployment rate during his first year as president ever recorded.
• Reversed Trump's Muslim ban and refugee policies, increasing refugee admissions to the highest level in decades.
• Achieved record representation in presidential appointments, including most women, people of color and LGBTQ+ Americans ever appointed.
• Commuted and pardoned federal offenders at the highest rate of any recent president, focusing on non-violent drug offenders.
• Signed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which included the largest climate investment in U.S. history.
• Approved more student loan forgiveness than any other president - over $17 billion for over 700,000 borrowers.
• Signed the first major federal gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years with the Safer Communities Act.
• Reduced the uninsured rate to its lowest level ever.

Executive Orders

President Joe Biden signing another Executive Order (EO) to help the American people. 

Since his inauguration on January 20, 2021, President Biden has signed 126 Executive Orders up to November 1, 2023. Many of these EOs have already positively impacted the lives of the poor, the middle-class, the forgotten, the oppressed and the country as a whole. This is in keeping with his 2020 election campaign commitment to grow the economy "from the bottom up and the middle out", creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Not only has he instituted policies that will deliver on those promises, he has exceeded them beyond all expectations. President Biden is on track to cement his legacy as the most productive president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Here are just a few of the significant EOs that he has already signed:

2021

• January 20, 2021
  • Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel: Establishes rigorous ethical standards for executive branch employees.
  • Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation: Ensures equal rights and combats discrimination for LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis: Reinvigorates scientific integrity and addresses environmental and climate issues.
  • Ensuring a Lawful and Accurate Enumeration and Apportionment Pursuant to the Decennial Census: Guarantees accuracy and legality in census processes.
  • Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation: Rescinds previously issued executive orders deemed harmful or unnecessary.
  • Revision of Civil Immigration Enforcement Policies and Priorities: Reforms immigration enforcement for fairness and efficiency.
  • Organizing and Mobilizing the United States Government to Provide a Unified and Effective Response to Combat COVID-19 and to Provide United States Leadership on Global Health and Security: Coordinates a comprehensive approach to COVID-19 and strengthens global health leadership.

  January 21, 2021

  • Establishing the COVID-19 Pandemic Testing Board and Ensuring a Sustainable Public Health Workforce for COVID-19 and Other Biological Threats: Creates a board for effective COVID-19 testing and ensures a robust public health workforce.
  • Protecting Worker Health and Safety: Enhances safety measures to protect workers, especially during the pandemic.
  • Supporting the Reopening and Continuing Operation of Schools and Early Childhood Education Providers: Facilitates the safe reopening and operation of educational institutions.
  • Ensuring an Equitable Pandemic Response and Recovery: Focuses on equitable solutions in pandemic response and recovery.
  • Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain: Aims to create and maintain a resilient public health supply chain.
  • Ensuring a Data-Driven Response to COVID-19 and Future High-Consequence Public Health Threat: Emphasizes data-driven strategies in public health crisis management.
  • Improving and Expanding Access to Care and Treatments for COVID-19: Expands access to care and treatments for COVID-19.
  • Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel: Implements safety protocols for travel amid the pandemic.

  January 22, 2021

  • Protecting the Federal Workforce: Enhances protections for federal employees.
  • Economic Relief Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Provides economic assistance in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

  January 25, 2021

  • Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers: Promotes domestic manufacturing and supports American workers.
  • Enabling All Qualified Americans to Serve Their Country in Uniform: Allows all qualified individuals to serve in the military, irrespective of gender identity.

  January 26, 2021

  • Reforming Our Incarceration System to Eliminate the Use of Privately Operated Criminal Detention Facilities: Phases out the use of private prisons.

  January 27, 2021

  • Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad: Advances comprehensive actions against the climate crisis globally and domestically.

  January 28, 2021

  • Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act: Enhances and expands access to healthcare via Medicaid and ACA.

• February 2021
  • Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans: Focuses on reforming and improving the U.S. immigration system.
  • Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration: Addresses the root causes of migration from Central America.
  • Reunification of Families: Aims to reunify families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • Rebuilding and Enhancing Programs to Resettle Refugees: Enhances refugee resettlement programs.
  • Blocking Property with Respect to the Situation in Burma: Imposes sanctions related to the situation in Burma.
  • Establishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Promotes partnerships between the government and faith-based/community organizations.
  • Revocation of Executive Order 13801: Revokes a previous order regarding workforce development.
  • America’s Supply Chains: Strengthens and secures U.S. supply chains.

March 2021

• • Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity: Ensures educational environments are free from sex-based discrimination.
  • Promoting Access to Voting: Enhances access to voting and improves the electoral process.
  • Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council: Establishes a council to advance gender equity and equality.
  • Revocation of Certain Presidential Actions: Revokes previous executive actions deemed counterproductive.
  • America's Supply Chains: Strengthens and secures the U.S. supply chains.

April 2021

• • Blocking Property with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation: Imposes sanctions on Russia for harmful foreign activities.
  • Worker Organizing and Empowerment: Supports workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain.
  • Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors: Raises the minimum wage for federal contractors to improve economic conditions for workers.

May 2021

• • Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity: Enhances national cybersecurity infrastructure and defenses.
  • The Revocation of Certain Presidential Actions and Technical Amendment: Revokes and amends various previous presidential actions.
  • Climate-Related Financial Risk: Addresses financial risks associated with climate change.
  • Advancing Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders: Promotes equity and justice for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

June 2021

• • Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Certain Companies of the People’s Republic of China: Limits U.S. investments in companies financing Chinese military activities.
  • Blocking Property And Suspending Entry Into The United States Of Certain Persons Contributing To The Destabilizing Situation In The Western Balkans: Sanctions against individuals destabilizing the Western Balkans.
  • Protecting Americans’ Sensitive Data from Foreign Adversaries: Protects sensitive U.S. data from foreign threats.
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce: Promotes diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce.

July 2021

• • Promoting Competition in the American Economy: Encourages competition and aims to limit corporate monopolies.

August 2021

• • Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks: Promotes the development and adoption of clean vehicle technologies.
  • Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Belarus: Imposes sanctions related to the situation in Belarus.
  • Blocking Property with Respect to Certain Russian Energy Export Pipelines: Sanctions concerning Russian energy export pipelines.

September 2021

• • Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors: Implements COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors.
  • Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees: Mandates COVID-19 vaccination for federal employees.
  • Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Supports and advances opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics: Promotes educational equity and opportunity for Hispanic communities.

October 2021

• • White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans: Enhances educational equity and opportunities for Black Americans.
  • White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities: Supports Native American education and tribal colleges.

November 2021

• • Non-displacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts: Protects workers' jobs under federal service contracts.

2022

• January 2022
  • 2022 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States: Updates the procedures and rules for military courts-martial.

February 2022

• • Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Continued Russian Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Imposes sanctions related to Russian activities in Ukraine.
  • Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects: Promotes the use of labor agreements in federal construction to ensure efficiency and quality.

March 2022

• • Prohibiting Certain Imports and New Investments With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression: Imposes restrictions on imports and investments in response to Russian aggression.
  • Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets: Aims to ensure responsible and beneficial development of digital assets.
  • Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment with Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression: Expands sanctions and restrictions against Russia for its actions.

April 2022

• • Authority to Order the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty to Address International Drug Trafficking: Empowers the ready reserve's mobilization to combat international drug trafficking.
  • Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All: Reinforces commitment to environmental justice and addressing disparities.
  • Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers: Enhances access to quality healthcare and supports caregivers.

May 2022

• • Moving Beyond COVID-⁠19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers: Shifts the approach to COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.

June 2022

• • Strengthening Access to Affordable, High-Quality Contraception and Family Planning Services: Enhances access to contraception and family planning services.
  • Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors: Focuses on economic security and support for military families.

July 2022

• • Federal Research and Development in Support of Domestic Manufacturing and United States Jobs: Boosts research and development to strengthen domestic manufacturing and job creation.
  • 2023 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States: Revises and updates the rules and procedures for military courts-martial.

August 2022

• • Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern: Protects U.S. investments in critical technologies from risks posed by certain countries.
  • United States Coast Guard Officer Personnel Management: Enhances the management of officer personnel in the U.S. Coast Guard.

September 2022

• • Ensuring the People of East Palestine Are Protected Now and in the Future: Focuses on protection and support for the people of East Palestine.
  • Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to Other Executive Orders: Continues and amends various federal advisory committees for effective governance.

October 2022

• • Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence: Promotes the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence.

December 2022

• • • • Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay: Adjusts federal employee pay rates to reflect economic changes.
      • Establishing the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States: Creates a council to enhance engagement with the African diaspora in the U.S.

2023

• January 2023
  • 2023 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States: Updates rules and procedures for military courts-martial.

February 2023

• • Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government: Focuses on enhancing equity and support for underserved communities in federal initiatives.

March 2023

• • Reducing Gun Violence and Making Our Communities Safer: Aims to reduce gun violence and increase community safety.
  • Prohibition on Use by the United States Government of Commercial Spyware that Poses Risks to National Security: Bans government use of high-risk commercial spyware.

April 2023

• • Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers: Improves access to quality healthcare and supports caregivers.
  • Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All: Reinforces commitment to environmental justice and equity.
  • Authority to Order the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty to Address International Drug Trafficking: Authorizes mobilizing the ready reserve to combat international drug trafficking.

May 2023

• • Moving Beyond COVID-⁠19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers: Shifts policies regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.

June 2023

• • Strengthening Access to Affordable, High-Quality Contraception and Family Planning Services: Enhances availability of contraception and family planning services.
  • Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Military Caregivers, and Survivors: Focuses on economic support for military families.

July 2023

• • Federal Research and Development in Support of Domestic Manufacturing and United States Jobs: Boosts R&D to support domestic manufacturing and job creation.

August 2023

• • Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern: Safeguards U.S. investments in key technologies from risks posed by certain countries.
  • United States Coast Guard Officer Personnel Management: Enhances management of U.S. Coast Guard officer personnel.

October 2023

• • Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence: Encourages responsible development and application of artificial intelligence.

November 2023

• • Interagency Security Committee: Strengthens security collaboration among federal agencies.

December 2023

• • Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities: Implements further measures in response to Russia's detrimental activities.
  • Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay: Adjusts federal employee salaries to align with economic conditions.
  • Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination: Reforms federal funding and support mechanisms for Tribal Nations to enhance self-determination.

Sources:

- Ballotpedia and Whitehouse.gov