Joe Biden

Joe Biden (born Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., November 20, 1942) is an American politician currently serving as the 46th and current President of the United States, having assumed office on January 20, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 47th Vice President under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017 and as a United States Senator representing Delaware from 1973 to 2009.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and raised in Delaware, Biden studied at the University of Delaware and Syracuse University. He began his political career in 1970 when he was elected to the New Castle County Council. Two years later, at the age of 29, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the sixth-youngest senator in U.S. history.

During his time in the Senate, Biden served on various committees, including the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee. He chaired the Judiciary Committee from 1987 to 1995 and the Foreign Relations Committee from 2001 to 2003 and again from 2007 to 2009. His legislative accomplishments include the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (often referred to as the "crime bill") and the establishment of the Office on Violence Against Women.

Biden unsuccessfully sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988 and 2008 before being selected as Barack Obama's running mate in 2008. As Vice President, he played a key role in overseeing the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and led the administration's efforts to combat the 2009 swine flu pandemic.

In 2020, Biden secured the Democratic presidential nomination and defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the general election. His administration has focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, climate change, and social justice issues. Major legislative initiatives include the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.