BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW EXECUTIVE ACTION FOREIGN POLICY

Biden Administration Takes Global Lead in Cybersecurity

Following up on the administration’s national cyber strategy, released in March, 2023, in May, 2024, President Joe Biden State Department has rolled out its global cybersecurity strategy, intending to strengthen allies, and combat cyber threats from Russia, China, and non-state actors. The strategy also pledges that the U.S. and its allies will “reach consensus on guiding principles” around the development and use of AI technologies, including advancing “global norms” in this space, according to Politico.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

The Inflation Reduction Act Allocates Nearly $20 Billion For Agricultural Programs Increasing Conservation And Lowering Carbon Emissions

As part of President Joe Biden’s massive signature Inflation Reduction Act, $20 Billion was allocated to various programs that protect family farms from the effects of climate change farmers are already experiencing, as well as reducing carbon emissions and creating more efficient uses of energy in farming. Among the programs receiving funding are projects that sequester carbon and reduce nitrous-oxide emissions.

ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION INFRASTRUCTURE

Baltimore’s Port Reopens Less Than 90 Days After Massive Bridge Collapse With Major Effort From Biden Administration

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In less than 90 days, the port of Baltimore, one of the busiest in the world, is again open for business. This was an effort lead and coordinated by Pete Buttigieg and the Department of Transportation, funded by they Federal Highway Administration, with participation from all stakeholders; the Federal Government (the Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers), state and local governments, shipping and trucking companies, agriculture producers, etc. Once again demonstrating that an active, effective government, working for the people can solve problems and improve the lives of the American people. Meanwhile, House Republicans are seeking to block funding for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Buttigieg credited the establishment of the White House Supply Chains Disruption Task Force, created by President Joe Biden and previously discussed here, as a key to the quick recovery.

CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

Global Clean Energy Spending Projected To Exceed $2 Trillion This Year, In No Small Part Because Of The Inflation Reduction Act

Global spending on clean energy is projected to go to $2 Trillion this year. It is double the amount being spent on fossil fuels in the same time period. The US portion of that spending is set to increase by $300 Billion, in part because of Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. A major chunk of that spending is on renewables.

ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION HEALTH CARE

Biden Administration Bans Medical Debt From Credit Reports

President Joe Biden’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (created during the Obama administration) has issued rules that will prevent credit agencies from including data from medical debt in its credit reports. Biden understands that, among other fallout from our very flawed healthcare system, medical debt damages patients’ credit rating, impacting other areas of their lives, and he recognizes that medical debt is not an accurate predictor of a borrower’s likelihood of paying back a loan, The CFPB estimates over 20,000 more people per year will be able to obtain home loans, among other benefits.

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS

The Biden Administration Makes A Massive Investment In Infrastructure Through The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

As of the second anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (November, 2023), the amount of money spent and projects that have been initiated is unprecedented. As opposed to President Trump’s frequent announcements of “Infrastructure Week” when nothing actually happened, President Joe Biden has, as of last year, deployed nearly $400 Billion on over 40,000 projects in 4,500 communities around the country. A partial list of areas of projects is here. It includes roads and bridges, rail, ports and waterways, electricity, and transit rail, among other things.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION

Biden Raises Mileage Requirements For New Cars For The Years 2027-2031

President Joe Biden and his National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have released new rules bringing the aggregate mileage for all new vehicles to around 38mpg by 2031, and, for passenger cars, nearly 49mpg. Biden has also set a goal that half of all cars sold in 2030 will be electric. While environmentalists believe these requirements are not stringent enough, if Trump is elected, he has pledged to scale all of these requirements back.

ECONOMY JOBS

The May, 2024 Jobs Report Continues The Biden Administration’s Remarkable Run

The numbers are in for May, 2024, and President Joe Biden’s economy continues to hum along. The US added 272,000 non-farm jobs, far exceeding expectations of around 190,000. Forbes magazine puts it this way, “The Biden Administration’s robust and durable track record on jobs and unemployment is breaking records, putting up some of the best results we’ve seen in half a century.” The unemployment rate ticked up to 4%, breaking the streak of 27 straight months under 4%, but, continuing to 30 months the streak of 4% or lower unemployment rates, the longest such stretch in 50 years. Additionally, average hourly earnings went up again, 0.4%, for a total of 4.1% over the last 12 months.

EXECUTIVE ACTION HEALTH CARE LGBTQ+

Biden Administration Takes More Actions On Behalf of LGBTQ+ Americans Than Any Administration In History

It is Pride Month! Check out Human Rights Campaign’s list of some of the many actions taken by President Joe Biden to strengthen and defend America’s LGBTQ+ community, including strengthening the Affordable Care Act to address discrimination in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity, expanding Title IX (discussed here previously), and restoring Health and Human Services protections stripped away by former president Trump.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION INFLATION REDUCTION ACT INFRASTRUCTURE SOCIAL JUSTICE

Biden’s EPA Awards $7 Billion To Winners Of Its “Solar For All” Grant Competition In Underserved And Disinvested Communities

Celebrating Earth Day, 2024, President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency awarded $7 billion to applicants for deployment of solar to “deploy residential and community solar, integrated storage and cover related upgrades in underserved and disinvested communities throughout the country.“

ECONOMY

US Economic Growth Continues To Lead The World, Despite Perceptions To The Contrary

2024 first quarter figures are out, and. with President Joe Biden’s continued stewardship, the US economy continues to lead the world. The chart on this page shows that the US economic growth outstrips the EU, China, and all other major economies. The US recovery from Covid-19 also dramatically outpaces that of the rest of the major economic powers, many of which are showing negative growth over the last few years.

ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION JOBS

With Help From The Biden Administration, Workers At Georgia School Bus Manufacturer Approve First Union Contract

With the help of President Joe Biden’s acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, union members approved a labor contract with Blue Bird Corp. From ABC News :”The union said the contract will provide all 1,500 covered workers with at least a 12% raise, with some of the lowest-paid workers getting raises of more than 40%. The union says the company will contribute to a retirement plan for workers, share profits, and improve health and safety.”

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION HEALTH CARE INFRASTRUCTURE LEGISLATION

Biden Provides Pennsylvania $16.7 Billion In Infrastructure, Clean Energy, and Affordable Housing, Among Many Other Initiatives

President Joe Biden has directed nearly $17b in funding to the Keystone State for energy conservation, clean water, more affordable medications, improved roads and bridges, better internet connectivity, and may more areas. “Infrastructure Week may have been a punchline but no more,” White House Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian said on a conference call with reporters.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION

Biden Moves To End Coal Leasing In Nation’s Top Coal Mining Area

President Joe Biden’s Bureau of Land Management has issued rulings ending new coal leasing in the nation’s most productive coal mining area, the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana. The move should keep 6 billion tons of highly polluting coal in the ground. “This is a monumental decision that will save lives, safeguard our environment, and significantly cut carbon emissions in the United States,” said Drew Caputo, vice president of litigation for lands, wildlife, and oceans at Earthjustice.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN EDUCATION

The American Rescue Plan Continues To Reap Benefits For Education

Passed early in 2021, President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan set aside $170 Billion for education, the largest investment in education in US history. The results so far have been encouraging. Hundreds of millions of dollars have gone to upgrading buildings where air conditioning was faulty, teachers’ unions have a greater say in how moneys are spent, dramatically more education support personnel have been hired (bus drivers, food service workers, other para-educators), mental health support for students, increased diversity in our teaching ranks — these are a few of the areas where the ARP has had a siginficant effect on our education system.

ECONOMY JOBS

Stock Markets Hit All Time Highs Again May 15, 2024

Despite GOP predictions of recession and other economic disasters, all three major indices, the Dow 30, NASDAQ, and the S&P hit all-time highs this week. While it is true that the stock market is not the true measure of the economy, first of all, it’s certainly better for it to be up than down, and, second, much of the boost in the last few days is on the news of the cooling inflation. With unemployment under 4% nationally for the last 27 months, and wages rising faster than inflation for the last year, the economy is strong across the board.

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS

Biden Brings Nevada and California $3 Billion In Funding For The Rail Line Connecting The Los Angeles Area With Las Vegas

President Joe Biden secured $3 Billion in funding for the high-speed rail connecting Los Angeles with Las Vegas. It will be a 2 hour ride from Rancho Cucamonga in the Inland Empire to Las Vegas. He also announced $3 Billion in funding for the rail line that could ultimately connect Los Angeles and San Francisco, currently being built in the California Central Valley. The train to Las Vegas will alleviate frequent traffic problems and reduce carbon emissions, increasing access to Vegas.

CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT ECONOMY JOBS

Biden Announces $8.5 Billion Investment In Chip Manufacturing, Heavily Weighted Towards Arizona

President Joe Biden announced his $8.5 billion investment in Intel chip manufacturing plants, courtesy of the CHIPS and Science Act. This investment, along with many others like it, will create high paying jobs (many without the need of a college education) in Arizona and elsewhere. It is also part of the long term solution to the supply chain problems the US suffered at the beginning of Biden’s presidency.

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION INFLATION REDUCTION ACT LEGISLATION

Biden Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any President In History

The recently released Climate Powers Memo states the President Joe Biden has taken over 300 climate actions, the most in history. The Center For American Progress details the many ways Biden has taken strong action to protect the enviromment and address the climate crisis, many of which have appeared on this website previously.

While I generally avoid discussing the previous president, it is important to note that Donald Trump has recently asked oil executives for $1b in campaign contributions, and, in exchange, those executives have begun drafting executive actions that would, among other things, roll back as many of Biden’s actions as possible. The contrast is clear.

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT ECONOMY JOBS

Biden Celebrates $3.3 Billion Investment By Microsoft In AI Data Center In Wisconsin

President Joe Biden took a moment to announce the investment by Microsoft for a facility to be built on the failed FoxConn site the previous president promised would be the 8th wonder of the world, but never materialized. Microsoft president Brad Smith told the crowd that Biden’s policies, especially the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act, helped make this investment possible. It is expected to create thousands of jobs and train 100,000 Wisconsonites in AI technologies for future job opportunities.

EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDENT LOANS

The Biden Administration Forgives An Additional $6.1 Billion In Student Loans From Shuttered For-Profit Universities

President Joe Biden continues to deliver loan justice for defrauded students. This time, it is The Art Institutes, a private art school system that shut down last year. President Biden said, in a statement, “This institution falsified data, knowingly misled students, and cheated borrowers into taking on mountains of debt without leading to promising career prospects at the end of their studies.” The relief averages around $19,000 per borrower. This latest round of student loan forgiveness brings the total approved by the Biden Administration to almost $160 billion for nearly 4.6 million borrowers, an average of nearly $35,000 per student.

ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION JOBS

MIllions Of Workers Will Qualify For Overtime Starting July 1, 2024, And Millions More On January 1, 2025

President Joe Biden’s Department of Labor has released a rule that will increase the amount of salary a worker can earn and be eligible for overtime pay. Currently, if you earn more than $35,568 (less than $3,000 per month) as a salaried worker, you are not eligible for overtime pay. As of July 1, 2024, that number will be $43,888, and, as of January 1, 2025, the salary threshold below which you are entitled to overtime after 40 hours of work in a week will be $58,656. After that, starting January 1, 2027, the rate will be adjusted every 3 years. This new rule is expected to affect approximately 4 million workers.

ECONOMY JOBS

Job Growth Continues, While Slowing, As Hoped For By The Federal Reserve

The April jobs report is out, and it is what the Fed was hoping for. Job growth continues under President Joe Biden, but has slowed a bit more than expected. The economy added 175,000 jobs in April, keeping that number well over 15 million jobs added under the Biden Administration. The unemployment rate rose to 3.9%, making it 27 straight months of unemployment under 4%, the longest stretch of sub-4% unemployment in over 50 years. With unemployment low and wages rising faster than inflation, the benefits of the Biden economy are being felt across America. This was precisely the news the Fed is looking for to help keep inflation down as it looks for opportunities to cut rates.

CANNABIS EXECUTIVE ACTION HEALTH CARE SOCIAL JUSTICE

Biden’s DEA Will Move To Reclassify Cannabis As A Less Restricted Drug After Over 50 Years Of Being On Schedule 1

True to his word, President Joe Biden is moving the DEA to take cannabis off of the most restricted drug list — Schedule 1 — and moving it to Schedule III. This move would make it easier to research the effects of cannabis, and would federally recognize and decriminalize its medical use. It will also clear federal resources to deal with actual serious drugs like fentanyl. Should cannabis be legal? Of course. But, this is the biggest federal step in that direction in over 50 years.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION

The Biden Administration Announces New Rules To Strengthen The Protection Of Public Lands

President Joe Biden has finalized a new rule for public land management that puts the concept of conservation on equal footing with those attempting to drill for oil or graze cattle, among other things, on public lands. The Bureau of Land Management currently has over 380,000 square miles under management. This rule changes the BLM from “industry friendly” to a more balanced approach to land management.

ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION JOBS SOCIAL JUSTICE

President Biden Fires Anti-Labor General Counsel Of The NLRB On Day 1 Of His Administration

Today is May Day, also known as International Workers Day! On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden asked for the resignation of Peter Robb. When Robb refused, he fired him. Robb was famously anti-union and was appointed by the previous president. His anti-union bonafides go all the way back to litigating against the Air Traffic Controllers under President Reagan, in what was the opening salvo in the war against unions that has gone on for since 1981. As already detailed here, the Biden Administration has made it a priority to reverse that trend.

EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION LGBTQ+ PUBLIC SAFETY SOCIAL JUSTICE WOMEN'S RIGHTS

Biden Administration Adds Title IX Protections For LGBTQ Students And Assault Victims

Fulfilling a campaign promise, earlier this month, President Joe Biden reversed regulations implemented by the previous administration that had made it more difficult from victims to bring complaints for sexual assault. The new protections broaden the narrowed definition of what constitutes sexual harassment, and finally broaden Title IX to cover gay, transgender, and pregnant people.

ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDENT LOANS

The Biden Administration Forgives An Additional $7.4 Billion In Student Loan Debt, Targeting Unfair Loan Programs

President Joe Biden continues to forgive loans whose programs have taken advantage of borrowers by their unfair terms. The recipients of these forgiveness programs are lower income borrowers, people who have made at least 10 years of payments if they originally took out $12,000 or less in loans to pay for college, public servants like teachers and government employees, and over 65,000 people who met the terms of their loans, only to find themselves still in debt. After the Supreme Court blocked President Biden’s forgiveness of $400 billion in loans, the Biden administration continues to attack the problem piecemeal. Thus far, Biden has forgiven over 4.3 million student borrowers and a total debt of $153 billion, and counting.

ECONOMY JOBS

State By State Unemployment Rates Are Historically Low

As of today, April 24, 2024, 13 states have unemployment rates under 3%, and 37 states have unemployment rates under 4%. See the state by state rates here. In fact, 34 of the 50 states have hit their lowest unemployment rates during the administration of President Joe Biden.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION SOCIAL JUSTICE

Biden Administration Restricts Oil And Gas Leasing On 13 Million Acres Of Alaskan Wilderness

On April 19, 2024, President Joe Biden struck a blow for conservation, Alaska’s indigenous populations, and endangered species in taking this action, which also included the rejection of an application for a 210 mile road through the Alaskan wilderness. In a statement, President Biden said that Alaska’s “majestic and rugged lands and waters are among the most remarkable and healthy landscapes in the world,” are critical to Alaska Native communities, and “demand our protection.” The Tanana Chiefs Conference, an Alaska Native nonprofit corporation, said the administration’s “choice to reject the Ambler Road Project is a monumental step forward in the fight for Indigenous rights and environmental justice.” 

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY EXECUTIVE ACTION FOREIGN POLICY

Biden Administration Cements Closer Ties With Japan, Countering Increasing Chinese Presence In The Indo-Pacific

President Joe Biden hosted Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state dinner at the White House, part of his visit in which the US and Japan announced a number of important financial, technologicial, and military initiatives. The two nations will also welcome President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for tri-lateral talks, strenghtening US presence in the Philippines, again, as part of an effort to offset China’s increasing presence in the area. Over 70 deals between the US and Japan were announced, including technology partnerships, and assistance from Japan on the development of high speed trains in the US. Manay of the initiatives are intended to address climate concerns, including a partnership in the development of fusion energy.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION HEALTH CARE PUBLIC SAFETY SOCIAL JUSTICE

The EPA Issues New Regulations Cutting Cancer Causing Emissions From Chemical Plants, Particularly Where Those Plants Are Near Residential Neighborhoods

The new regulations, issued by the EPA under the direction of President Joe Biden, will primarily affect people living near industrial sites. Those people are disproportionately poor and people of color. The new rule would, among other things, cut toxic pollutants by 6,200 tons annually and reduce emissions of ethylene oxide and chloroprene by 80 percent. Biden again demonstrates that he is making government work for all Americans, in that these regulations will largely benefit communities in Louisiana, Texas, other locations on the Gulf Coast, West Virginia, and the Ohio River Valley, predominantly red states Biden is aware will not be voting for him in November. A more detailed list of the regulations is in this EPA Press Release.

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN EDUCATION SOCIAL JUSTICE

President Biden Makes Historic Investment In Public Education

In March, 2021, one of the first major pieces of legislationenacted by President Joe Biden was the American Rescue Plan. One of the major aspects of this mammoth stimulus package was its focus on public education. 3 years later, the Plan has had signficant positive impact on America’s public education system, K-12 and at the collegiate level. Here’s a list, courtesy of Wikipedia, of some of the education oriented provisions of the American Rescue Plan:

  • $122 billion for K-12 schools,[96][81] to safely reopen most schools within 100 days.[3]
    • T K-12 school funds may be used to improve ventilation in school buildings, reduce class sizes to make social distancing possible, purchase personal protective equipment, and hire support staff.[83][97]
    • At least half of the money to colleges and universities must go to emergency grants to students.[89]
    • 20% of school funding must be directed to programs to help counteract “learning loss” for students who missed school during the pandemic.[83]
  • Almost $40 billion for colleges and universities,[97] including:
    • Over $10 billion to over 1,000 community colleges[98]
    • Over $2.7 billion to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)[98]
    • Over $190 million to Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)[98]
    • About $11 billion to Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs)[98]
    • About $5 billion to Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs)[98]
    • Almost $1 billion to Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs)[98]

ECONOMY INFLATION REDUCTION ACT LEGISLATION

New Funding To The IRS Massively Increases Responsiveness Of IRS To Taxpayers

Happy Tax Day! While no one is ever excited to be calling the government regarding tax questions, sometimes, you need help from the IRS. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Joe Biden in 2022, increased funding for key aspects of the IRS. As a result, the averge call wait time has been reduced from 27 minutes in 2022 to 4 minutes in 2023, and the percentage of people speaking to an actual human has increased from 15% to 87% over the same period. 2 million more calls were answered in 2023 than 2022. It may not be exciting, but there is something to be said for basic competence.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT LEGISLATION VETERANS

President Biden Signs The PACT Act To Address Service Members’ Exposure To Burn Pits And Other Toxins

In August, 2022 President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act, which gives potential relief to service members who were exposed to toxins in the line of duty, and to their families. In its second year, the PACT Act has driven a 30 percent increase in VA healthcare enrollment. According to The Wounded Warrior Project, the PACT Act represents the largest expansion of benefits for veterans and their survivors in decades.

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION HEALTH CARE PUBLIC SAFETY

The Biden Administration Regulates The Presence Of “Forever Chemicals” In Our Drinking Water

On April 10, 2024, the EPA, at the direction of President Joe Biden, has set stringent new standards regarding the presence of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, in the US drinking water supply. This is the first time the US has ever regulated these toxic, cancer-causing chemicals. The Biden Administration is deploying funds allocated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help fund states’ efforts to test and treat their local water supplies to attempt to eliminate PFAs.

CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT ECONOMY JOBS LEGISLATION

March’s Blockbuster Jobs Report Exceeds Wall Street’s Expectations

March’s Jobs data is in, and it is, again, very good news. Thanks to President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy, including several major pieces of legislation like the CHIPS and Sciences Act, the economy added 303,000 non-farm jobs in the month of March. That brings to over 15 million the number of jobs added to the economy since Biden became president. Not only that, but the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8%, extending what was already the longest stretch of sub-4% unemployment since the 1960s.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION

Biden Restores Protection of Bears Ears And Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments Gutted By The Previous President

In October, 2021, President Joe Biden reversed the previous administration’s elimination of protections on significant pieces of the sacred and spectacularly beautiful Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. These protections have been restored and the protected areas have been expanded. And, because competence matters as much as good intent, the executive actions were written well enough to survive the inevitable attack by the state of Utah. Aside from the unspoiled beauty of these monuments, they are also the birthplace of many Hopi and other indigenous peoples.

ECONOMY INFLATION REDUCTION ACT LEGISLATION SOCIAL JUSTICE

The Inflation Reduction Act Imposes A 15% Minimum Corporate Tax On Some Of The Largest US Corporations

Among the many pro-environment tax incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden made sure to include a 15% minimum corporate tax on some of the largest corporations in the US, some of whom have previously found a way to pay no corporate taxes at all. Here’s an analysis of some of the most relevant provisions.

CLIMATE ACTION/ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE ACTION INFLATION REDUCTION ACT LEGISLATION

In His First 18 Months, Biden Signs Numerous Executive Orders Addressing Climate Change And The Environment

Prior to the Inflation Reduction Act providing massive funding for climate related matters, President Joe Biden had signed many executive orders battling climate change and stimulating the economy at the same time, including, among other actions:

  • a moratorium on the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program
  • requiring half of all cars and light trucks sold in 2030 to be zero emission
  • improving access to safe drinking water, and
  • strengthening the nation’s forests in collaboration with local and tribal governments
DEMOCRACY LEGISLATION VOTING RIGHTS

Biden Reforms The Electoral Count Act To Prevent Another January 6th

In December, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law the  Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, which reforms the Electoral Count Act to remedy the loopholes the previous president exploited to create chaos on January 6, 2021. Among other things, the law clarifies that the Vice President’s role in the process is “solely ministerial,” it clarifies the process by which states deliver electoral votes, and guarantees an expedited review of any claims by an aggrieved candidate.

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