OK, let’s go there. SIgnificant legislation passed by Senile Joe Biden
Several major federal laws were passed and signed by
Joe Biden during his presidency (starting 2021). Here are some of the most significant pieces of legislation:
1.
American Rescue Plan Act (2021)
- ~$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package
- $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans
- Extended unemployment benefits
- Funding for vaccines, schools, and local governments
2.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021)
- About $1.2 trillion for infrastructure
- Roads, bridges, public transit, rail
- Broadband expansion and electric grid upgrades
- Water systems and climate-resilience projects
3.
Inflation Reduction Act (2022)
- Major climate and clean-energy investments
- Medicare allowed to negotiate some drug prices
- Caps insulin costs for some seniors
- Tax credits for clean energy and electric vehicles
4.
CHIPS and Science Act (2022)
- Roughly $280 billion to boost U.S. technology and research
- ~$52.7 billion to support domestic semiconductor manufacturing
- Designed to strengthen supply chains and compete with China
5.
Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 (2022)
- Expanded health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and toxic substances during wars.
6.
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022)
- First major federal gun-safety law in decades
- Enhanced background checks for buyers under 21
- Funding for mental health and red-flag programs
7.
CHIPS and Science Act
and other technology/industrial policies
- Increased research funding and tech manufacturing in the U.S.
OK your turn
Name significant legislation passed by Republicans in the last 40 years. Dont forget all those tax cuts for billionaires