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1. TACKLED INFLATION & LOWERED COSTS
Allowed Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, capped insulin at $35 for seniors, and helped millions save on health insurance. Cracked down on junk fees in event tickets, banking, health care, and apartments – saving Americans billions. Helped over 22 million households save on internet.
2. TACKLED THE CLIMATE CRISIS
Created 210,000 new clean energy jobs in just over a year. Protected millions of acres of lands and waters. Signed an Executive Order to advance environmental justice. Launched the American Climate Corps. Finalized a rule to cut methane pollution.
3. INVESTED IN AMERICA & CREATED GOOD JOBS
Announced 33,000 infrastructure projects across America. Invested in roads and bridges, improved airports, high-speed Internet, clean water, and reliable transit and rail. Sustained an economic recovery that created over 2,5 million jobs, including nearly 200,000 construction jobs.
4. PROTECTED ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
Took action to protect access to emergency medical care, abortion, and contraception. Strengthened privacy protections for patients and doctors. Defended in court women’s ability to access medication abortion.
5. MADE AMERICA SAFER FROM GUN VIOLENCE
Created the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention in American history. Funded an additional 14,000 school based mental health professionals. Announced new executive actions to keep guns out of dangerous hands and dangerous weapons off our streets.
6. MADE HIGHER EDUCATION MORE AFFORDABLE
Brought the total student debt cancellation to $132 billion for 3.6 million Americans through various actions. Launched the most affordable repayment plan ever – the SAVE Plan. Helped over 700,000 people access Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Invested $7 billion in HBCUs.
7. STRENGTHENED DEMOCRACY AT HOME AND ABROAD
Stood up for our allies and partners in Israel, Ukraine, and across the globe – and strengthened our alliances around the world. Spoke out against discrimination, racism, anti-LGBTQI+ hate. Pushed for stronger voting rights.
8. CONFIRMED HIGHLY QUALIFIED JUDGES
On President Biden’ watch, the Senate confirmed 166 life-tenured federal judges. Confirmed a record-breaking number of Black, Hispanic, and AAHPI judges.
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