Joe Biden served as the 46th President of the United States from January 20, 2021 to January 20, 2025. A Democrat, his administration prioritized COVID-19 recovery, economic relief, infrastructure investment, and climate policy with Kamala Harris as vice president.
Biden's presidency focused on managing the COVID-19 pandemic's aftermath and stabilizing the economy through the American Rescue Plan, while passing major legislation such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in infrastructure, clean energy, and health care.
On foreign policy he oversaw the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan and led sustained U.S. support for Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion; his tenure emphasized restoring alliances, addressing global challenges, and shaping the federal judiciary with key appointments.
Passed the American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 relief (2021); Enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021); Signed the Inflation Reduction Act advancing climate and health policy (2022); Oversaw the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan (2021); Led sustained U.S. support for Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion; Appointed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Key highlights and dated events associated with this presidency.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson took the judicial oath and was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Court.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, narrowing the EPA's ability to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from existing power plants under the Clean Air Act.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, completing congressional approval of the gun safety package.
At the NATO Madrid Summit, allies agreed to invite Finland and Sweden to begin the formal accession process to join the Alliance.
At the NATO summit in Madrid, President Biden joined allies in endorsing a new Strategic Concept that identified Russia as a primary threat and committed to strengthened collective defense and sustained support for Ukraine.
President Biden attended the concluding day of the G7 leaders' summit at Schloss Elmau in Germany, where leaders coordinated responses to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and discussed economic and supply-chain measures.
Biden delivered primetime remarks condemning the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade and urged Congress to restore protections for abortion access.
The U.S. Senate approved the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a major bipartisan gun-safety bill, clearing it for consideration by the House.
President Biden issued the annual proclamation marking Juneteenth National Independence Day, recognizing the end of slavery in the United States and honoring the resilience of Black Americans.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May 2022 Consumer Price Index showing inflation remained at multi-decade highs, continuing strong price increases across categories.
President Biden traveled to Normandy and delivered remarks honoring D‑Day veterans and reaffirming U.S. commitments to its transatlantic allies.
President Biden issued the annual presidential proclamation recognizing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month and reaffirming the administration's commitments to LGBTQ+ rights and nondiscrimination.