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On 6/30/2025 12:16 PM, Baxter wrote:
Jimmy 4th of July <Jimmy_4th_of_july@r0bot.invalid> wrote in
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On Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:41:05 -0700, Harrisland <all@yours.org>
wrote:
...his pronouns must be Skid/Mark.
Biden has retired and there is no way he will run for office
again. Why
don't R's just move on and talk about current topics facing the
citizens of the USA?
Because Biden was a good man and did good things for the country and
conservaturds hate that - conservaturds want to destroy the US.
Here, list the good things he did.
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https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/fact-sheet-the-biden-harris- administration-record
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30 Things Joe Biden Did as President You Might Have Missed
Drone armies, expanded overtime pay and over-the-counter birth control
pills are just some of the new things Biden has ushered in as president
that you might not have heard about.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/02/joe-biden-30-policy- things-you-might-have-missed-00139046
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In fact here is what Joe Biden alone has done for the Poor and Middle
Class:
1. No U.S. soldiers involved in any war for the first time in decades.
2. U.S. Economic Growth Outpacing China’s for First Time Since 1976
3. Record high stock market January 2024
4. Passage of significant legislation with bipartisan support.
5. American Rescue Plan controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.
6. $1.9 trillion plan distributing financial assistance during the
pandemic.
7. $1,400 payments to low-to-medium income Americans.
8. Extension of a $300 weekly federal unemployment benefit.
9. Temporary expansion of the child tax credit program.
10. Allocation of $7.25 billion for small business loans.
11. Provision of $128 billion in grants for state educational agencies.
12. Nationwide COVID-19 vaccine rollout in collaboration with the CDC.
13. $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law improving national infrastructure.
14. $284 billion for transportation needs including bridges, roads, and
public transit.
15. $65 billion for broadband internet expansion.
16. $73 billion for power infrastructure development.
17. $55 billion for clean drinking water initiatives.
18. Support from 32 Republicans for the infrastructure law.
19. After President Biden's meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel
López Obrador, Mexico agrees to pay $1.5 billion over two years for U.S.
border security efforts.
20. CHIPS Act allocating approximately $53 billion for domestic
semiconductor manufacturing.
21. Reduction of reliance on foreign semiconductor chip production.
22. Bipartisan support for the CHIPS Act.
23. Inflation Reduction Act aimed at tackling inflation and reducing the federal deficit.
24. Promotion of production of certain goods under the Inflation
Reduction Act.
25. Limiting the cost of some prescription drugs.
26. $369 billion for climate initiatives to reduce greenhouse emissions.
27. $300 billion in new revenue through corporate tax increases under the Inflation Reduction Act.
28. $80 billion for the IRS for modernization and auditing.
29. $2,000 annual cap for Medicare's out-of-pocket prescription costs.
30. Over $100 billion in total aid to Ukraine for defense against Russia.
31. Financial, military, and humanitarian support for Ukraine.
32. Robust support in the midterm elections influenced by the Supreme
Court decision on abortion rights.
33. Anticipated positive long-term impacts of infrastructure investments.
34. Ability to work across party lines for significant laws.
35. Economic support measures during the pandemic.
36. Effective rollout and tracking of COVID-19 vaccinations.
37. Significant funding for educational agencies and small businesses.
38. Investments in broadband internet, clean energy, and power
infrastructure.
39. Legislative resilience in passing impactful legislation.
40. Measures to stabilize the economy and support social welfare.
41. Strong support for Ukraine, underscoring the U.S. role in
international diplomacy.
42. Public health and safety improvements through healthcare reforms and gun-safety legislation.
43. Nationwide efforts to modernize infrastructure and technology.
44. Administration's commitment to build a clean transportation future.
45. New public and private commitments to boost access to electric
vehicles (EVs).
46. Efforts to save taxpayer dollars and tackle the climate crisis.
47. Release of new Federal employee travel guidelines for sustainable transportation.
48. Increase in the use of EVs and clean transportation in Federal
business travel.
49. State of California, companies, and nonprofits making new commitments
to expand EV fleets.
50. Increase in consumer education on EVs.
51. Growth in the availability of EV charging and other clean
transportation infrastructure.
52. Advancement of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda,
focusing on domestic manufacturing, supply chains, competitiveness, job creation, and healthier communities.
53. Tripling of EV sales under President Biden’s leadership.
54. Nearly 70% growth in the number of publicly available charging ports
since Biden took office.
55. Private companies announcing over $150 billion in investments in the
EV and battery supply chain.
56. Record sales of over 1 million EVs in the current year.
57. Federal Government's shift to cleaner transportation options,
including American-made electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
58. Operational changes to accelerate clean transportation transformation
and increase good-paying union jobs.
59. Federal Sustainability Plan targeting net-zero emissions from overall Federal operations by 2050, with a 65% emissions reduction by 2030.
60. New guidelines directing Federal agencies to prioritize sustainable transportation.
61. Steps to ensure sustainable travel options are easily accessible to
Federal employees.
62. State of California issuing guidance to state employees to use Zero Emission Vehicle rentals.
63. Collaborative efforts between the Federal government, travel
industry, major corporations, and state, local, and Tribal governments
for sustainable travel.
64. EV Acceleration Challenge to boost EVs in America.
65. Commitments from organizations across sectors to build America’s
clean transportation future.
66. Various initiatives and commitments from the travel and hospitality
sector to increase EV adoption and infrastructure.
67. Rental car and rideshare companies committing to increase EV
availability and usage.
68. Private sector commitments to deploy charging points and reduce
business travel emissions.
69. Non-profit sector updating policies to prioritize electric vehicles
and sustainable travel.
70. Historic agreement to work with Tribes and States from the Pacific Northwest.
71. Restoration of wild salmon populations.
72. Expansion of Tribally sponsored clean energy production.
73. Stability for communities depending on the Columbia River System for various needs.
74. Unprecedented commitment to honor the United States’ obligations to
Tribal Nations.
75. Protection and restoration of America’s natural wonders for future generations.
76. Recognition of the benefits the Columbia River System provides to
regional communities and businesses.
77. Federal agencies directed to prioritize restoration of healthy and
abundant salmon, steelhead, and other native fish populations.
78. Anticipated delivery of over $1 billion in new Federal investments
for wild fish restoration over the next decade.
79. Facilitation of the build-out of at least one to three gigawatts of Tribally sponsored clean energy production.
80. Charting a new path forward for restoration of wild salmon and other
native fish while safeguarding sustainable energy and water resources.
81. A 10-year break from litigation against the Federal government’s
operation of dams in the Pacific Northwest.
82. $300 million investment by the Bonneville Power Administration for
native fish and habitat restoration.
83. Additional investments from various federal departments to supplement
fish and wildlife funding.
84. Commitment to support the development of Tribally sponsored clean
energy projects.
85. Increased flexibility in the operations of the Federal hydrosystem to benefit fish, maintain grid reliability, and uphold health and safety requirements.
86. Studies to be undertaken on replacing services provided by the four
Lower Snake River dams.
87. Importance of wild salmon, steelhead, and other native fish
populations to the culture, economy, religion, and way of life of Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples.
88. Acknowledgment of the harm caused to wild fish populations by Federal
dams, private dam building, population growth, and other factors.
89. Addressing the impact of climate change on these fish populations.
90. Building on a historic agreement to support Tribally led efforts to
restore salmon populations in the Upper Columbia River Basin.
91. $200 million commitment over 20 years from the Bonneville Power Administration for the Upper Columbia agreement.
92. President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act addressing Big Pharma price gouging.
93. Saving seniors thousands of dollars per dose of medication.
94. Requirement for pharmaceutical companies to pay rebates to Medicare
for price hikes.
95. Impacting prescription drugs taken by over 750,000 seniors annually.
96. Rebates applied to 48 Medicare Part B drugs that raised prices faster
than inflation.
97. Significant savings for seniors on their medication, ranging from $1
to $2,786 per dose.
98. Medicare being allowed to negotiate lower prescription drug prices directly.
99. Capping insulin costs for Medicare beneficiaries at $35.
100. Making recommended adult vaccines free.
101. Drug companies required to pay rebates if prices are raised faster
than inflation.
102. Locking in savings of $800 per year on health insurance for nearly
15 million Americans.
103. New list from HHS of 48 Medicare Part B drugs subject to inflation rebates.
104. Savings for Medicare beneficiaries on various prescription drugs, including those used for cancer and infections.
105. Focus on medications developed with taxpayer funds being available
at reasonable prices.
106. Proposal to increase competition and reduce costs for families.
107. HHS making fair pricing a standard part of contract negotiations for medical products.
108. Commitment by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and
Response (ASPR) to obtain best value for US taxpayers.
109. Data release on the ten drugs selected for Medicare Drug Price
Negotiation showing significant out-of-pocket spending for Medicare
enrollees.
110. Doubling of total Medicare spending on the ten drugs from 2018 to
2022.
111. Successful negotiation of lower prescription drug prices by
Medicare.
112. Out-of-pocket cost savings for seniors on certain prescription drugs
in 2023 due to the Inflation Reduction Act.
113. Health insurance savings for nearly 15 million Americans in 2023.
114. Reduction of insulin costs for 1.5 million seniors on Medicare.
115. Free recommended vaccines for seniors with Medicare Part D.
116. Savings on vaccines for seniors in 2023.
117. Elimination of 5% co-insurance for Part D enrollees in the
catastrophic phase of their benefit in 2024.
118. $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs in 2025, projected to
save nearly 19 million seniors and beneficiaries.
119. Anticipated savings for millions of seniors when negotiated drug
prices go into effect in 2026.
120. Lowering costs of everyday expenses for families.
121. Achieving the highest employment rate in American history.
122. Focusing on domestic manufacturing and job creation.
123. Rescuing the economy and altering the course of the pandemic.
124. Rebuilding infrastructure across the nation.
125. Expanding benefits and services for veterans exposed to toxic
substances.
126. President Biden and Republicans passed the Bipartisan Safer
Communities Act, the first major gun safety legislation in three decades.
127. Protecting marriage rights for LGBTQI+ and interracial couples.
128. Historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
and diverse federal judges.
129. Rallying global support for Ukraine in response to Putin's
aggression.
130. Strengthening alliances and partnerships for American interests.
131. Conducting successful counterterrorism missions against leaders of
Al Qaeda and ISIS.
132. Issuing executive orders to protect reproductive rights.
133. Implementing historic student debt relief for middle- and working-
class families.
134. Changing the approach to marijuana regulation.
135. Advancing equity and racial justice, including criminal justice
reform.
136. Delivering on a climate and environmental justice agenda.
137. Increasing the number of people with health insurance coverage.
138. Enacting the Inflation Reduction Act, combating climate crisis, and reducing the deficit.
139. Allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and capping insulin costs
for seniors.
140. Lowering gas prices significantly from their peak in summer 2022.
141. Reigniting the Cancer Moonshot initiative.
142. Advancing research on cancer and other diseases through the ARPA-H initiative.
143. Investing in community policing and increasing police presence.
144. Signing the Electoral Count Act to protect election integrity.
145. Making hearing aids available over the counter.
146. Created a record number of manufacturing jobs in 2022.
147. Encouraging competition across industries to lower costs.
148. Taking action to reduce energy costs for families.
149. Capping seniors’ healthcare expenses, including prescription drugs.
150. Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and developing EV infrastructure.
151. Rejoining the Paris Agreement to combat the climate crisis.
152. Initiating the American offshore wind industry and offshore wind partnerships.
153. Implementing policies to reduce super pollutants.
154. Achieving the largest annual reduction in the deficit in American
history.
155. Securing commitments to increase internet speeds and cut prices.
156. Reauthorizing and strengthening the Violence Against Women Act.
157. Awarding federal contracts to small and disadvantaged businesses.
158. Hosting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
159. Investing in the cleanup of Superfund sites, brownfield sites, and abandoned mine lands.
160. Restoring protections for national monuments and conserving lands
and waters.
161. Improving public safety and justice for Native Americans and
addressing the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
162. Providing historic funding for Tribal governments and Native
communities.
163. Distributing over 740 million free COVID-19 tests.
164. Achieving two years of strong job growth.
165. Benefitting over 40 million borrowers through student debt relief.
166. The economy created 2.7 million new jobs in 2023—a year when the unemployment rate was consistently below 4 percent—more jobs than during
any year of the prior Administration. .
167. Lowering household energy costs and reducing gas prices.
168. Increasing the maximum value of Pell Grants.
169. Achieving a 3.5% unemployment rate, the lowest in 50 years.
170. Reaching near-record low unemployment rates for Hispanics, African- Americans, and people with disabilities.
171. Saving millions on health insurance coverage.
172. Implementing a $15 minimum wage for federal workers and contractors.
173. Fully vaccinating 79% of American adults against COVID-19.
174. Leading strategic reserves release globally.
175. Investing in infrastructure across states, territories, and Tribal nations.
176. Enabling over 16 million households to access lower-cost or free high-speed internet.
177. Two strongest years of job growth in history during 2021 and 2022.
178. Creation of nearly 14 million jobs since President Biden took
office.
179. Official statistics from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics show
that manufacturing employment has risen by 789,000 since Biden took
office in January 2021. .
180. Unemployment rate at a 50-year low.
181. Record number of small businesses started since President Biden took office.
182. Near record low unemployment rates for Black and Hispanic Americans.
183. Record low unemployment for people with disabilities.
184. Manufacturing boom with nearly $300 billion in investments in the
United States.
185. Technologies of the future being made in America.
186. Reshoring of supply chains from overseas.
187. Wage growth is now outpacing inflation growth. Per the U.S. Census
Bureau, wages and salaries increased by 4.6% for the 12-month period
ending in September 2023 and by 5.1% for the 12-month period ending in September 2022 .
188. Signing of the American Rescue Plan to combat the pandemic and boost economic recovery.
189. Funding for a successful vaccination campaign through the American
Rescue Plan.
190. Safe reopening of schools for in-person learning.
191. Support for 200,000 child care providers to keep their doors open.
192. Delivery of relief to American families under the American Rescue
Plan.
193. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law making once-in-a-generation
investments in the nation's infrastructure.
194. Rebuilding of roads, bridges, ports, and airports.
195. Upgrading of public transit and rail systems.
196. Replacement of lead pipes to ensure clean water.
197. Cleanup of pollution and provision of affordable high-speed
internet.
198. Delivery of cheaper and cleaner energy to households and businesses.
199. Creation of additional good-paying jobs, including union jobs and
jobs not requiring a four-year degree.
200. Signed the PACT Act, the most significant expansion of benefits and services for toxic exposed veterans in over 30 years.
201. Enables the Department of Veterans Affairs to more quickly determine
if illnesses are related to military service.
202. Offers critical support to survivors harmed by toxic exposures.
203. Authorized the establishment of 31 new clinical sites.
204. Provides the VA with various tools and resources for effective implementation of the law.
205. Thanks to the enhanced background checks enacted by the Bipartisan
Safer Communities Act, the Justice Department has now successfully denied
more than 500 illegal gun purchases by people under 21 years old who
presented a danger to our communities.
206. Enhanced background checks required for young people ages 18 to 21.
207. Narrowing of the "boyfriend loophole" to keep guns from convicted
dating partners.
208. Funding for crisis interventions, including "red flag" laws.
209. Investments to address the mental health crisis in America,
including in schools.
210. Clarification on who needs to register as a federally licensed gun
dealer.
211. Making gun trafficking and straw purchases distinct federal crimes.
212. President Biden's early support for marriage equality and signing legislation protecting marriage for same-sex and interracial couples.
213. Reversal of the ban on transgender servicemembers in the military.
214. Strengthening non-discrimination protections in health care,
housing, education, and employment for LGBTQI+ Americans.
215. Nomination and confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the
first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
216. High percentage of women, racial and ethnic minorities, and civil
rights lawyers among Biden’s judicial appointees.
217. Rallying global support for Ukraine against Putin’s invasion.
218. Strengthening NATO and securing congressional support for Sweden and Finland's accession.
219. Building security and economic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and globally.
220. Successful counterterrorism missions against leaders of ISIS and Al
Qaeda.
221. Executive Orders signed by President Biden to defend reproductive
rights.
222. Announcing debt relief for Americans earning less than $125,000 with
Pell Grants and other borrowers.
223. Pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession.
224. Initiating the review of marijuana scheduling under federal law.
225. Equity and racial justice initiatives launched by President Biden on
his first day.
226. Criminal justice reforms to improve prison conditions and reentry
support.
227. Executive order on safe, effective, and accountable policing.
228. Ambitious climate goals including cutting emissions in half by 2030
and net-zero by 2050.
229. Legislative and executive actions to develop clean energy and adopt electric vehicles.
230. Lowering healthcare costs for millions of Americans through the
Affordable Care Act.
231. Historic increase in health insurance enrollment and reduction in
the uninsured rate.
232. The second U.S.-ROK NCG meeting convened in Washington D.C. on
December 15, 2023.
233. Established to implement the Washington Declaration by President
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and President Yoon Suk Yeol.
234. Aimed to strengthen the U.S.-ROK Alliance and enhance extended
deterrence in the Korean Peninsula and region.
235. Meeting convened by Maher Bitar of the U.S. NSC and Dr. Kim Tae-hyo,
ROK’s Deputy National Security Advisor.
236. Discussions led by Dr. Vipin Narang, U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Dr. Heo Tae-keun, ROK’s Deputy Minister for
National Defense Policy.
237. Participation from officials across NSC, defense, foreign affairs, intelligence, and military agencies of both countries.
238. The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to provide extended deterrence to
the ROK, including nuclear capabilities.
239. Clear stance against any nuclear attack by North Korea, promising a
swift and decisive response.
240. Acknowledgment of deepened U.S.-ROK nuclear deterrence cooperation
and progress since the first NCG meeting.
241. Mention of specific workstreams, including guidelines, security, information sharing, nuclear consultation, strategic planning, and risk reduction practices.
242. Commendation for the Extended Nuclear Deterrence Immersion Course
held in November for ROK officials.
243. Review of strategic assets’ visibility to bolster deterrence,
including USS KENTUCKY's port visit, B-52 flyover, and joint observation
of an ICBM test launch.
244. Approval of a work plan and key events for the first half of 2024,
with a commitment to expedited progress.
245. Plans to report progress on NCG workstreams to respective commanders-in-chief.
246. Announcement of the third principal-level NCG meeting to be convened
in Korea in summer.
247. Quad countries, Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, as
leaders in digital technology and connectivity, are working on capacity building in the Indo-Pacific to strengthen cyber defenses.
248. Reaffirmation of the application of international law to cyberspace
and concern over cyber attacks on critical infrastructure in the region.
249. Welcome of progress on Quad cyber initiatives and support for the
Quad Cybersecurity Partnership.
250. Emphasis on Secure Software, Cybersecurity of Critical
Infrastructure, Supply Chain resilience, and Cyber awareness initiatives.
251. Idea of sharing cyber resources through capacity building projects
to enhance infrastructure security in the Indo-Pacific.
252. Recognition of the importance of a safe and secure cyberspace for a healthy society and the need for international cooperation.
253. Discussion on the increase in frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks.
254. Focus on enhancing cooperation to secure resilience of IT and OT
systems in critical infrastructure.
255. Mutual recognition of labeling schemes for cybersecurity of IoT
products among Quad nations.
256. Use of critical and emerging technologies like artificial
intelligence and machine learning.
257. Need for reliable, secure, and resilient supply chains for critical sectors.
258. Discussion on cooperation in securing digital infrastructure and connectivity including undersea cables, telecommunications networks, and
cloud services.
259. Continuation of collaborative work with Indo-Pacific countries for capacity building through the QSCG.
260. Commitment to leveraging Quad partners' strengths and resources to progress cyber initiatives.
261. Proclaimed December 17, 2023, as Wright Brothers Day
262. 1.9T American Rescue Plan
263. $1400 stimulus checks for adults, children, and adult dependents
264. 1 year child tax credit expansion – $3600 0-5, $3000 6-17, removed
income reqs and made fully refundable
265. One year EITC expansion
266. $350 billion state and local aid
267. $130 billion for schools for safe reopening
268. $40 billion for higher ed, half of which must go to student aid
269. Extended $300 supplemental UI through September 2021
270. Expanded eligibility for extended UI to cover new categories
271. Made $10,200 in UI from 2020 tax free
272. $1B for Head Start
273. $24B Childcare stabilization fund
274. $15B in low-income childcare grants
275. One Year Child and Dependent Care credit expansion
276. $46.5B in housing assistance, inc:
277. $21.5B rental assistance
278. $10B homeowner relief
279. $5B for Sec 8 vouchers
280. $5B to fight homelessness
281. $5B for utilities assistance
282. Extended Eviction moratorium through Aug 2021 (SC struck down)
283. 2 year ACA tax credit expansion and ending of subsidy cliff –
expanded coverage to millions and cut costs for millions more
284. 100% COBRA subsidy through Sept 30th, 2021
285. 6 month special enrollment period from Feb-Aug 2021
286. Required insurers to cover PrEP, an HIV prevention drug, including
all clinical visits relating to it
287. Extended open enrollment from 45 to 76 days
288. New year round special enrollment period for low income enrollees
289. Restored Navigator program to assist with ACA sign up
290. Removed separate billing requirement for ACA abortion coverage
291. Eliminated regulation that allows states to privatize their
exchanges
292. Eliminated all Medicaid work requirements
293. Permanently removed restriction on access to abortion pills by mail
294. Signed the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act to
fund increased ALS research and expedite access to experimental
treatments
295. Rescinded Mexico City Policy (global gag rule) which barred
international non-profits from receiving US funding if they provided
abortion counseling or referrals
296. Allowed states to extend coverage through Medicaid and CHIP to post- partum women for 1 year (up from 60 days)
297. 42 Lifetime Federal judges confirmed – most in 40 years
298. 13 Circuit Court judges
299. 29 District Court judges
300. Named first openly LBGTQ woman to sit on an appeals court, first
Muslim American federal judge, and record number of black women and
public defenders
301. $1.2T infrastructure law, including $550B in new funding $
302. 110B for roads and bridges •$66B for passenger and freight rail
303. $39B for public transit, plus $30.5B in public transit funds from
ARP
304. $65B for grid expansion to build out grid for clean energy
transmission
305. $50B for climate resiliency
306. $21 for environmental remediation, incl. superfund cleanup and
capping orphan wells
307. $7.5B for electric buses
308. $7.5B for electric charging stations
309. $55B for water and wastewater, including lead pipe removal
310. $65B for Affordable Broadband
311. $25B for airports, plus $8B from ARP
312. $17B for ports and waterways
313. $1B in reconnecting communities
314. Rejoined the Paris Climate Accords 50% emission reduction goal (2005 levels) by 2030
315. EO instructing all federal agencies to implement climate change
prevention measures
316. Ordered 100% carbon free electricity federal procurement by 2030
317. 100% zero emission light vehicle procurement by 2027, all vehicles
by 2035
318. Net Zero federal building portfolio by 2045, 50% reduction by 2032
319. Net Zero federal procurement no later than 2050
320. Net zero emissions from federal operations by 2050, 65% reduction by
2030
321. Finalized rule slashing the use of hydrofluorocarbons by 85% by 2036
– will slow temp rise by 0.5°C on it’s own.
322. Set new fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks, raising
the requirement for 2026 from 43mpg to 55mpg.
323. Protected Tongass National Forest, one of the world’s largest carbon sinks, from development, mining, and logging
324. Revoked Keystone XL permit
325. Used the CRA to reverse the Trump administration Methane rule,
restoring stronger Obama era standards.
326. EPA proposed new methane rule stricter than Obama rule, would reduce
41 million tons of methane emissions by 2035
327. Partnered with the EU to create the Global Methane Pledge, which
over 100 countries have signed, to reduce methane emissions by 30% by
2030 from 2020 levels
328. US-EU trade deal to reward clean steel and aluminum and penalize
dirty production
329. Ended US funding for new coal and fossil fuel projects overseas, and prioritized funding towards clean energy projects
330. G7 partnership for “Build Back Better World” – to fund $100s of
billions in climate friendly infrastructure in developing countries
331. Restoring California’s ability to set stricter climate requirements
332. Signed EO on Climate Related Financial Risk that instructs rule
making agencies to take climate change related risk into consideration
when writing rules and regulations.
333. $100M for environmental justice initiatives
334. $1.1B for Everglades restoration
335. $100M for environmental justice initiatives
336. $1.1B for Everglades restoration
337. 30 GW Offshore Wind Plan, incl:
338. Largest ever offshore wind lease sale in NY and NJ
339. Offshore wind lease sale in California
340. Expedited reviews of Offshore Wind Projects
341. $3B in DOE loans for offshore wind projects
342. $230M in port infrastructure for Offshore wind
343. Solar plan to reduce cost of solar by more than 50% by 2030
including $128M in funding to lower costs and improve performance of
solar technology
344. Multi-agency partnership to expedite clean energy projects on
federal land
345. Instructed Dept of Energy to strengthen appliance efficiency rules
346. Finalized rule to prevent cheating on efficiency standards
347. Finalized rule to expedite appliance efficiency standards
348. Repealed Federal Architecture EO that made sustainable federal
buildings harder to build
349. Reversed size cuts and restored protections to Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, and Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monuments
350. Restoring NEPA regulations to take into account climate change and environmental impacts in federal permitting
351. Extended public health emergency through at least April 15, 2022
352. $50B in funding for FEMA for COVID Disaster Relief including vaccine funding
353. Set 100% FEMA reimbursement to states for COVID costs, retroactively
to start of pandemic
354. $47.8B for testing
355. $1.75B for COVID genome sequencing
356. $8.5B to CDC for vaccines
357. $7.6B to state and local health depts
358. $7.6B to community health centers
359. $6B to Indian Health Services
360. $17B to the VA, including $1B to forgive veteran medical debt
361. $3B to address mental health and substance abuse
362. Over 500 million vaccine shots administered in a year
363. Established 90,000 free vaccination sites
364. Raised federal reimbursement from $23 to $40 per shot for vaccine
sites
365. 6000 troops deployed for initial vaccination
366. Cash incentives, free rides, and free childcare for initial
vaccination drive
367. 400 million vaccines donated internationally, 1.2 billion committed
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