The Biden Years

Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Kamala Harris was Joe Biden's running mate in the 2020 presidential election and became the first woman and first African American to serve as Vice President of the United States.

Joe Biden's campaign platform focused on uniting the country and addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as addressing economic recovery, climate change, and racial equality.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in March 2021. The package included direct payments to individuals, extended unemployment benefits, and funding for state and local governments.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in November 2021. The bill included funding for roads, bridges, public transportation, and broadband internet.

The Build Back Better Act was a $1.75 trillion climate change and social spending bill that was passed by the House of Representatives in November 2021 but failed to pass the Senate in December 2021. The bill included funding for clean energy, child care, and health care.

The CHIPS and Science Act was a $280 billion bill that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in August 2022. The bill included funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research.

Joe Biden's foreign policy focused on rebuilding alliances and restoring American leadership, as well as addressing climate change, promoting democracy and human rights, and countering terrorism and nuclear proliferation.

The Geneva Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin that took place in Geneva, Switzerland in June 2021. The summit covered a range of issues, including nuclear arms control, cybersecurity, and human rights.

The Beijing Summit was a virtual meeting between Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping that took place in November 2021. The summit covered a range of issues, including trade, climate change, and human rights.

The Madrid Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and NATO leaders that took place in Madrid, Spain in June 2022. The summit focused on strengthening the alliance and addressing the challenges posed by Russia and China.

The Tokyo Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) that took place in Tokyo, Japan in May 2022. The summit focused on promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

The Phnom Penh Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in November 2022. The summit focused on strengthening ties between the United States and ASEAN.

The Bali Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) that took place in Bali, Indonesia in November 2022. The summit focused on addressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Mexico City Summit was a meeting between Joe Biden and leaders of the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) that took place in Mexico City, Mexico in January 2023. The summit focused on strengthening economic ties and addressing migration and security issues.