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Posted on: April 30, 2025 at 16:27:24 CT
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But these were the bills passed by congress that Obama and Biden signed in first 100 days (not executive orders).
Some may argue they were to fix the situation they were dealt from the previous administration. Either way, they were passed by congress.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Signed on January 29, this was the first bill Obama signed into law. It aimed to combat wage discrimination by relaxing the statute of limitations for filing equal-pay lawsuits, ensuring fair pay regardless of gender, race, or age.
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIP)
Signed on February 4, this law expanded health coverage to an additional 4 million uninsured children, building upon the existing CHIP program.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Signed on February 17, this $787 billion stimulus package aimed to spur economic growth during the Great Recession by investing in infrastructure, education, health, and renewable energy.
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
Signed on March 11, this act provided funding for government operations for the remainder of the fiscal year, encompassing various departments and programs.
Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Signed on April 21, this legislation reauthorized and expanded national service programs like AmeriCorps, aiming to increase volunteerism and civic engagement across the country.
DTV Delay Act
Signed on February 11, 2009, this act postponed the mandatory transition from analog to digital television broadcasting from February 17 to June 12, 2009, providing consumers more time to prepare.
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
Signed on March 30, 2009, this comprehensive act designated over 2 million acres of wilderness and added protections for rivers and national parks across the U.S.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319)
Signed on March 11, 2021, this $1.9 trillion stimulus package aimed to provide direct payments to Americans, extend unemployment benefits, fund COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and offer aid to state and local governments.
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021 (S. 473)
Signed on March 27, 2021, this act extended certain bankruptcy relief provisions enacted under the CARES Act through March 27, 2022.
PPP Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799)
Signed on March 30, 2021, this law extended the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline from March 31 to May 31, 2021, allowing more small businesses to apply for forgivable loans.
SAVE LIVES Act (S. 578)
Signed on March 24, 2021, this legislation expanded the Department of Veterans Affairs' authority to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, their spouses, and caregivers.
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (H.R. 3325)
Signed on August 5, 2021, this act awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police and others who defended the Capitol during the January 6 attack.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the scope of new chemical entity exclusivity (S. 415)
Signed on April 23, 2021, this law clarified the exclusivity period for certain new chemical entities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to undertake activities to identify and mitigate risks to critical infrastructure, and for other purposes (S. 658)
Signed on April 20, 2021, this legislation enhanced the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's authority to identify and mitigate risks to critical infrastructure.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a school safety clearinghouse, and for other purposes (S. 111)
Signed on April 27, 2021, this act established a federal clearinghouse on school safety best practices within the Department of Homeland Security.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to nonprofit organizations to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes (S. 658)
Signed on April 20, 2021, this law authorized the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to enhance security against potential terrorist attacks.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of drugs and devices, and for other purposes (S. 415)
Signed on April 23, 2021, this legislation aimed to ensure the safety of drugs and medical devices by amending relevant provisions in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct an annual assessment of the cybersecurity workforce, and for other purposes (S. 658)
Signed on April 20, 2021, this act required the Department of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments of its cybersecurity workforce to identify gaps and improve capabilities.
Edited by KCT-BoneTiger at 16:32:35 on 04/30/25
Some may argue they were to fix the situation they were dealt from the previous administration. Either way, they were passed by congress.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
Signed on January 29, this was the first bill Obama signed into law. It aimed to combat wage discrimination by relaxing the statute of limitations for filing equal-pay lawsuits, ensuring fair pay regardless of gender, race, or age.
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIP)
Signed on February 4, this law expanded health coverage to an additional 4 million uninsured children, building upon the existing CHIP program.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Signed on February 17, this $787 billion stimulus package aimed to spur economic growth during the Great Recession by investing in infrastructure, education, health, and renewable energy.
Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009
Signed on March 11, this act provided funding for government operations for the remainder of the fiscal year, encompassing various departments and programs.
Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Signed on April 21, this legislation reauthorized and expanded national service programs like AmeriCorps, aiming to increase volunteerism and civic engagement across the country.
DTV Delay Act
Signed on February 11, 2009, this act postponed the mandatory transition from analog to digital television broadcasting from February 17 to June 12, 2009, providing consumers more time to prepare.
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
Signed on March 30, 2009, this comprehensive act designated over 2 million acres of wilderness and added protections for rivers and national parks across the U.S.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319)
Signed on March 11, 2021, this $1.9 trillion stimulus package aimed to provide direct payments to Americans, extend unemployment benefits, fund COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and offer aid to state and local governments.
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021 (S. 473)
Signed on March 27, 2021, this act extended certain bankruptcy relief provisions enacted under the CARES Act through March 27, 2022.
PPP Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799)
Signed on March 30, 2021, this law extended the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline from March 31 to May 31, 2021, allowing more small businesses to apply for forgivable loans.
SAVE LIVES Act (S. 578)
Signed on March 24, 2021, this legislation expanded the Department of Veterans Affairs' authority to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans, their spouses, and caregivers.
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (H.R. 3325)
Signed on August 5, 2021, this act awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police and others who defended the Capitol during the January 6 attack.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the scope of new chemical entity exclusivity (S. 415)
Signed on April 23, 2021, this law clarified the exclusivity period for certain new chemical entities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to undertake activities to identify and mitigate risks to critical infrastructure, and for other purposes (S. 658)
Signed on April 20, 2021, this legislation enhanced the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's authority to identify and mitigate risks to critical infrastructure.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a school safety clearinghouse, and for other purposes (S. 111)
Signed on April 27, 2021, this act established a federal clearinghouse on school safety best practices within the Department of Homeland Security.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to nonprofit organizations to protect against terrorist attacks, and for other purposes (S. 658)
Signed on April 20, 2021, this law authorized the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to enhance security against potential terrorist attacks.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of drugs and devices, and for other purposes (S. 415)
Signed on April 23, 2021, this legislation aimed to ensure the safety of drugs and medical devices by amending relevant provisions in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct an annual assessment of the cybersecurity workforce, and for other purposes (S. 658)
Signed on April 20, 2021, this act required the Department of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments of its cybersecurity workforce to identify gaps and improve capabilities.
Edited by KCT-BoneTiger at 16:32:35 on 04/30/25
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