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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The Iowa Democratic precinct caucuses took place on January 15, 2024; President Biden, as the incumbent and presumptive Democratic nominee, won the contest against minor challengers.
In response to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels and merchant shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, President Biden authorized U.S. strikes against Houthi missile sites, radar installations, and related military infrastructure in Yemen, conducted alongside coalition partners.
President Biden delivered public remarks on the third anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, condemning political violence and warning about threats to democratic institutions.
President Biden signed the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense policy bill that authorizes funding and sets policy priorities for the U.S. Department of Defense for the coming fiscal year.
President Biden signed a stopgap government funding bill extending federal funding into January 2024 to prevent a shutdown.
In response to repeated Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, President Biden authorized U.S. military strikes against Houthi missile launchers, radar sites, and other coastal military infrastructure in Yemen.
The Republican-controlled House approved a single article of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of failing to enforce immigration laws at the southern border.
As host of the 2023 APEC Leaders' Meeting, President Biden convened Indo‑Pacific leaders in San Francisco and delivered remarks highlighting economic cooperation, resilient supply chains, and U.S. policy toward the region.
President Biden met one‑on‑one with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on November 15 during the APEC summit in San Francisco to discuss bilateral relations, trade issues, and regional security concerns.
U.S., U.K., and Bahrain forces struck Houthi radar and missile sites in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
President Biden signed an executive order directing federal agencies to assess and mitigate risks from advanced artificial intelligence systems, require safety testing for high-risk models, and set standards for model transparency, security, and provenance of AI-generated content.
In a prime‑time speech, President Biden condemned Hamas, outlined U.S. support for Israel, and urged Congress to pass the administration's emergency supplemental funding request for Israel, Ukraine, and the southern border.