Vice Presidential Duties

Kamala Harris was inaugurated as the 49th Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2021.

The Vice President's primary role is to preside over the Senate, where they have the power to cast tie-breaking votes.

According to the US Constitution, the Vice President assumes the office of the President in the event of the President's death, resignation, or removal from office.

The Vice President serves as the President's running mate during the presidential election and is elected alongside the President.

The Vice President serves as the President's chief advisor and is often consulted on important policy decisions.

The Vice President often represents the President on diplomatic missions and may travel abroad to meet with foreign leaders.

The Vice President presides over the Senate and has the power to cast tie-breaking votes.

The Vice President, along with the President, has the power to appoint federal judges, including Supreme Court justices.

The Vice President serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces in the absence of the President.

The Vice President, as the President of the Senate, oversees the Federal Reserve, which is responsible for setting interest rates and regulating banks.

The Vice President, as the President of the Senate, oversees the Environmental Protection Agency, which is responsible for setting environmental regulations and promoting clean energy initiatives.

The Vice President, as the President of the Senate, oversees the Department of Education, which is responsible for setting education standards, distributing federal education funding, and appointing members of the Board of Education.

The Vice President, as the President of the Senate, oversees the Department of Health and Human Services, which is responsible for setting healthcare regulations, negotiating healthcare agreements with foreign governments, and promoting public health initiatives.

The Vice President, as the President of the Senate, oversees the Department of Health and Human Services, which is responsible for setting social welfare regulations, distributing federal social welfare funding, and appointing members of the Social Security Administration.

The Vice President, as the President of the Senate, oversees the Department of Transportation, which is responsible for setting transportation regulations, distributing federal transportation funding, and appointing members of the National Transportation Safety Board.