Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021. In his first year in office, he has made significant progress on a number of key issues, including the economy, healthcare, and climate change.
Passed the American Rescue Plan Act.
The American Rescue Plan Act was a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package that was signed into law in March 2021. The act provided direct payments to individuals, extended unemployment benefits, and funded vaccine distribution and other COVID-19 relief efforts.
Rejoined the Paris Agreement.
The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Biden rejoined the agreement on his first day in office, after the Trump administration withdrew from it in 2020.
Ended the war in Afghanistan.
The United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan in August 2021, after a 20-year war. The withdrawal was chaotic and resulted in the Taliban taking control of the country.
Nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Jackson, a federal appeals court judge, was nominated to the Supreme Court in February 2022. She would be the first Black woman to serve on the court.
Oversaw the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Biden administration has overseen the distribution of over 600 million COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. As of March 2023, over 200 million Americans have been fully vaccinated.
Signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that was signed into law in November 2021. The act will fund projects such as roads, bridges, broadband internet, and clean energy.
Signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a gun safety bill that was signed into law in June 2022. The act includes measures such as expanded background checks for gun buyers under the age of 21 and funding for mental health programs.
Ended the Title 42 policy.
Title 42 was a public health order that allowed the government to expel migrants at the border without giving them a chance to seek asylum. The Biden administration ended the policy in May 2022.
Recommitted to the fight against climate change.
Biden has recommitted the United States to the fight against climate change. He has rejoined the Paris Agreement and set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Rebuilt the U.S. economy.
The U.S. economy has made significant progress under Biden. The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.6%, and the stock market has reached record highs.
Joe Biden has made significant progress on a number of key issues in his first year in office. He has passed major legislation, ended harmful policies, and recommitted the United States to the fight for a better future.
Biden has also made progress on a number of other issues, including immigration, healthcare, and education.
He has taken steps to reform the immigration system, expand access to healthcare, and make college more affordable.
Biden has also faced challenges in his first year in office, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and rising inflation.
Despite these challenges, Biden has made significant progress on a number of key issues. He has shown that he is a capable and experienced leader who is committed to making the United States a better place.
Biden’s accomplishments have been met with mixed reactions. Some people have praised his efforts, while others have criticized his policies. However, there is no doubt that Biden has made significant progress on a number of key issues in his first year in office. He has shown that he is a capable and experienced leader who is committed to making the United States a better place.
