His stimulus plan also included funds for rental assistance, state and local aid, and vaccine distribution. He initially promised voters $2,000 checks, but amended that amount to only $1,400 checks in his proposed stimulus plan (American Rescue Plan), released on January 14th, 2021. In order to account for the needs of Americans during this period of economic turmoil, Biden made it his first priority to pass a third coronavirus relief package which would include a third stimulus check. There has been a sharp increase in personal debt and people applying for unemployment benefits.
The effects of the economic shutdown can still be felt today the majority of Americans are in worse financial shape than before the pandemic. Thousands of families faced evictions and ballooning debt as the unemployment rate peaked at 14.8% in April 2020, the highest since the Great Depression. The start of the pandemic was a trying time for many who were suddenly out of a job and unable to pay rent or pay their bills. is on track to reach Biden’s new goal with 150 million vaccines being distributed as of April 7th, 2021.įor his success with vaccine production and distribution, Joe Biden receives an A. On March 25th, 2021, Biden announced a new goal of 200 million vaccinations by the end of his first 100 days, and the U.S. We worked with vaccine manufacturers to speed up the delivery of millions more doses and brokered a historic manufacturing partnership between competing companies who put patriotism and public health first,” said President Biden in a speech. “Using the power given to a President under the Defense Production Act, we expedited critical materials in vaccine production, such as equipment, machinery, and supplies. Biden and his administration used a combination of measures ranging from executive orders to creating mobile vaccination centers to achieve this goal. At the time, Biden’s goal was a gargantuan and seemingly impossible task however, he fulfilled his promise on March 19th, 2021 (42 days before the 100 day deadline). He made his most notable promise, to vaccinate 100 million Americans, in early December 2020, six days before the first vaccine was given in the U.S. On his first day in office, Biden checked two of these off his list: He retracted Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO and signed an executive order mandating masks on federal property.
His three main pledges were to rejoin the WHO, mandate masks on federal property, and vaccinate 100 million Americans. On his platform, he listed his priorities as “Listening to science, ensuring public health decisions are informed by public health professionals, and restoring trust, transparency, common purpose, and accountability to our government.”įollowing his election, Biden started preparing to enact his COVID-19 plan by drafting executive orders, collaborating with government health agencies, and making several promises for his first 100 days. President Biden outlined his comprehensive COVID-19 plan as the key reason to vote for him throughout his campaign. Each section will be graded in terms of how well Biden deals with the issue alongside how well he fulfilled his promises. This article will analyze Biden’s actions on key issues listed on his campaign platform. Biden released a comprehensive and diverse plan for action regarding issues ranging from COVID-19, the economy, immigration, and climate. Many politicians include a 100-day plan as part of their campaign platform with countless promises they intend to fulfill, and presidents are judged based on if and how well they fulfilled them. On the other hand, Donald Trump objectively had one of the worst first 100 days and subsequently worst terms in office. Roosevelt, passed fifteen bills through Congress which revamped the American society and economy, creating his shining legacy, within this time frame. One of the most highly regarded presidents, Franklin D. A president’s goals and competency is outlined by the actions their administration takes during this 100-day period. The first 100 days of a president’s term is an important milestone in politics that sets a precedent for their remaining years in office. immigration system remains the same as it was under the Trump administration. However, Biden’s executive order was promptly blocked by a federal judge. A rolled up New York Times print newspaper with a photo of President Biden displays the headline “Expelled Minors Sent to Mexico Instead of Home.” One of Biden’s most prominent promises was no more deportations for 100 days.
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