Joe Biden — 46th U.S. President (2021

President Details

President Number: 46
Years in Office: 2021 - 2025
Term Dates: January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025
Political Party: Democratic
Vice President(s): Kamala Harris

Legacy Summary

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.

Notable Actions

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

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Bipartisan senators unveil roughly $1.2 trillion infrastructure framework; White House welcomes deal

July 28, 2021 • Joe Biden

Legislation

Bipartisan senators unveil roughly $1.2 trillion infrastructure framework; White House welcomes deal

A bipartisan group of Senate negotiators announced an agreement-in-principle on a roughly $1.2 trillion infrastructure framework, and the White House signaled support for moving forward.

Biden urges vaccinated Americans to follow new CDC indoor mask guidance amid Delta surge

July 27, 2021 • Joe Biden

Crisis Response

Biden urges vaccinated Americans to follow new CDC indoor mask guidance amid Delta surge

After the CDC on July 27 reversed earlier guidance and recommended that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas of substantial or high transmission because of the Delta variant, President Biden publicly urged Americans to follow the updated guidance and take additional precautions.

Biden announces U.S. donation of 500 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to low- and middle-income countries

July 21, 2021 • Joe Biden

Foreign Policy

Biden announces U.S. donation of 500 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses to low- and middle-income countries

The White House announced the United States would purchase and donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for distribution to low- and middle-income countries beginning in late 2021.

Sen. Joe Manchin publicly opposes $15 federal minimum wage in reconciliation package

July 19, 2021 • Joe Biden

Legislation

Sen. Joe Manchin publicly opposes $15 federal minimum wage in reconciliation package

Senator Joe Manchin announced he would not support raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour as part of the Democrats' budget reconciliation effort.

Biden convenes major tech CEOs to press platforms on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

July 15, 2021 • Joe Biden

Social Media

Biden convenes major tech CEOs to press platforms on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

On July 15, President Biden hosted CEOs of Facebook, Google (YouTube) and Twitter at the White House to demand stronger action against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on their platforms.

First monthly expanded Child Tax Credit payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan

July 15, 2021 • Joe Biden

Economy

First monthly expanded Child Tax Credit payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan

The Treasury/IRS began sending the first monthly payments from the temporarily expanded Child Tax Credit to eligible families.

Senate parliamentarian bars $15 federal minimum wage from budget reconciliation

July 13, 2021 • Joe Biden

Legislation

Senate parliamentarian bars $15 federal minimum wage from budget reconciliation

On July 13, 2021, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that a proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour could not be included in the Democrats' budget reconciliation bill.

Biden signs executive order promoting competition in the American economy

July 9, 2021 • Joe Biden

Executive Action

Biden signs executive order promoting competition in the American economy

President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to take a range of actions to promote competition, targeting anti-competitive practices in sectors from labor markets to technology and healthcare.

Biden condemns assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

July 7, 2021 • Joe Biden

Foreign Policy

Biden condemns assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

On July 7, 2021, President Biden publicly condemned the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and called for a prompt, thorough investigation by Haitian and international authorities.

Biden delivers Independence Day remarks urging vaccinations and national unity in Wilmington

July 4, 2021 • Joe Biden

Speech

Biden delivers Independence Day remarks urging vaccinations and national unity in Wilmington

On July 4, 2021 President Biden gave an Independence Day address in Wilmington, Delaware, celebrating progress against COVID-19 and urging Americans to get vaccinated and remain vigilant against the virus.

Senate Parliamentarian Rules $15 Minimum Wage Cannot Be Included in Reconciliation Bill

June 25, 2021 • Joe Biden

Legislation

Senate Parliamentarian Rules $15 Minimum Wage Cannot Be Included in Reconciliation Bill

On June 25, 2021 the Senate parliamentarian advised that a provision to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour could not be advanced through the budget reconciliation process.

Administration endorses bipartisan infrastructure framework

June 24, 2021 • Joe Biden

Economy

Administration endorses bipartisan infrastructure framework

On 2021-06-24 the White House announced that the administration supported a bipartisan infrastructure framework negotiated by a group of senators outlining roughly $1.2 trillion in infrastructure investment.

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