As of 2023, the Biden administration has achieved several notable accomplishments:
1. Economic Growth: The economy under President Biden experienced significant growth, with real GDP increasing by 5.8% in 2021 and 1.9% in 2022, surpassing economists' expectations.
2. Manufacturing and Infrastructure Investment: The administration spurred a manufacturing boom and made historic investments in infrastructure, including significant upgrades to the nation's roads, bridges, and clean energy projects.
3. Healthcare Cost Reduction: Legislation was enacted to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs for American families.
4. Support for Unions and Worker Empowerment: Actions were taken to strengthen unions, resulting in a 53% increase in petitions for union representation elections in the private sector in 2022.
5. COVID-19 Pandemic Response: The administration's response to the pandemic helped reduce COVID-19 deaths by over 80%, and made vaccines and treatments widely available.
6. Improved Household Economic Security: Policies enacted led to improved financial security for households, with reductions in healthcare costs and the lowest uninsured rate on record in 2022.
7. Low Unemployment and Job Creation: In 2022, the unemployment rate averaged 3.6%, the lowest since 1969, and monthly job creation averaged 400,000 jobs.
8. Reduction of Child Poverty: The American Rescue Plan Act included measures expected to drastically reduce child poverty.
9. Passage of the CHIPS Act: This act aims to boost the domestic semiconductor industry, a crucial sector for modern technology and national security. It provides funding and incentives for semiconductor manufacturing and research in the United States.
10. Expansion of Benefits for Veterans: The PACT Act, the most significant expansion of benefits for toxic-exposed veterans in over 30 years, was signed into law.
11. Gun Violence Reduction Legislation: The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major piece of gun safety legislation in three decades, was enacted.
12. Protection of Marriage Equality: Legislation was passed to protect marriage for same-sex and interracial couples.
13. Diverse Judicial Appointments: President Biden confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and appointed a record number of diverse federal judges.
14. International Support for Ukraine: Biden rallied international support for Ukraine in response to Russian aggression.
15. Strengthened Global Alliances and Partnerships: Focused efforts were made to strengthen alliances and partnerships worldwide.
16. Improving Labor Force Participation: The administration has seen improvements in labor force participation.
17. Consumer Confidence: Healthy levels of consumer confidence have been maintained during Biden's tenure.
18. Broadband Accessibility Improvements: Efforts were made to make broadband more accessible, impacting community infrastructure and connectivity.
19. Wage Growth Amidst Inflation: Despite inflation, there was significant wage growth, with worker wages and benefits increasing at the fastest rate in at least 20 years.
20. Supply Chain Improvements: The administration worked to improve supply chain operations, including moving ports to 24/7 operations and passing the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act.
This list reflects a range of efforts in economic policy, healthcare, infrastructure, social issues, and international relations.
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