Today, Explained Biden’s first 17 actions (in 17 minutes)
Jan 22, 2021
President Biden's inaugural actions set a bold tone for his administration. Within minutes, he reversed key policies from the previous administration. Major initiatives include rejoining the World Health Organization and enforcing a federal mask mandate. Focused on equity, Biden's team prioritized student debt relief, especially for Black borrowers. Immigration policies also shifted dramatically, halting border wall construction and re-evaluating deportation priorities. Additionally, ethical governance and census inclusion were addressed, marking a significant departure from past practices.
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Regulation Revocation
- Biden revoked Trump's executive order requiring agencies to eliminate two regulations for every new one.
- He believes agencies need flexibility during the pandemic and economic crisis.
Paris Agreement
- Biden rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, reversing Trump's withdrawal.
- This puts pressure on other countries with weak climate goals.
Environmental Protection
- Biden reversed over 100 Trump-era environmental rollbacks.
- This includes halting the Keystone XL pipeline and protecting public lands.