Biden Administration Infrastructure and Manufacturing Plans

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What major infrastructure project connects Wisconsin and Minnesota?

I-10 highway expansion

Blatnik Bridge renovation (correct)

Construction of new railway lines

Lead pipe replacement program

What is the goal of the lead pipe replacement program mentioned?

To build new infrastructure

To ensure access to clean water (correct)

To increase water pressure

To prevent energy waste

What act was passed to address the production of semiconductors in the U.S.?

The CHIPS and Science Act (correct)

The Renewable Energy Act

The Infrastructure Investment Act

The High-Speed Internet Act

How much private funding has the Investing in America agenda incentivized to date?

$877 billion Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancement is emphasized as essential for modern economy?

High-speed internet Signup and view all the answers

Which act made significant investments in renewable energy and electric vehicles?

The Inflation Reduction Act Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit cited from the infrastructure projects mentioned?

Creation of good jobs for American workers Signup and view all the answers

How many tech hubs have been designated in various communities?

More than 30 Signup and view all the answers

What measures have been implemented to protect wages and labor conditions for federally financed infrastructure jobs?

All projects must include wage and labor protections. Signup and view all the answers

How many manufacturing jobs has President Biden's agenda reportedly created?

800,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) launched by President Biden?

To find game-changing medical cures and treatments. Signup and view all the answers

What requirement has been set for federally funded infrastructure projects concerning materials used?

Using American-made goods. Signup and view all the answers

How has the Biden administration sought to impact new job creation across different types of communities?

Transform job creation in red, blue, rural, urban, and Tribal Nation communities. Signup and view all the answers

What future endeavors is the Biden administration promoting regarding space exploration?

Sending Americans back to the moon and to Mars. Signup and view all the answers

What initiative is President Biden leading to ensure job accessibility and quality for Americans?

Making quality new jobs accessible without requiring a four-year college. Signup and view all the answers

Which fields is the Biden administration emphasizing for future scientific discovery and innovation?

AI, biotech, quantum computing, and advanced materials. Signup and view all the answers

What initiative did Vice President Harris advocate for regarding maternal health?

Providing a full year of postpartum coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)?

To end cancer as we know it. Signup and view all the answers

What consequence is predicted if the Affordable Care Act is repealed?

Loss of preventative care like cancer screenings Signup and view all the answers

What change was implemented for insulin pricing under the Biden Administration?

Insulin prices were capped at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare Signup and view all the answers

What has been a criticism of Trump regarding healthcare policies?

He has attempted to repeal the Affordable Care Act over 50 times Signup and view all the answers

How has Big Pharma affected prescription drug prices in the U.S.?

By charging significantly higher prices than in other countries Signup and view all the answers

What significant funding challenge did rural hospitals face?

Being at risk of closing due to financial instability Signup and view all the answers

What has been a result of recent efforts to cap insulin prices?

Saves nearly $1,000 a year for millions with diabetes Signup and view all the answers

What impact will the proposed changes have on parents in America?

More parents will have the opportunity to work. Signup and view all the answers

What is one key action President Biden is taking against companies that do not lower prices?

Calling them out for price gouging. Signup and view all the answers

How has the Administration aimed to lower gas prices for families?

By making E15 ethanol-blended gasoline available each summer. Signup and view all the answers

What legislation did the President sign to help lower shipping prices?

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Signup and view all the answers

What struggle do working families face due to corporate consolidation?

Historic profits for companies while prices remain high. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern related to grocery prices during Biden's Administration?

The financial burden on working families. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is not part of the Democrats’ efforts to reduce prices?

Negotiating higher prices for farmers. Signup and view all the answers

Why has corporate consolidation become a concern under President Biden's watch?

It has allowed companies to maintain high profit margins while raising prices. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key goals of the Democrats regarding the banking system?

To hold bank executives accountable Signup and view all the answers

Which act are Democrats pushing to update to separate commercial and investment banking?

Glass-Steagall Act Signup and view all the answers

What historic action did the American Rescue Plan take during the pandemic?

Prevented foreclosures and evictions for millions Signup and view all the answers

How many new housing units are reportedly under construction nationwide?

1.7 million Signup and view all the answers

What is a major long-term solution Democrats believe will help reduce housing costs?

Building more housing units Signup and view all the answers

What measure is being taken to assist low-income families with rental support?

The biggest expansion of rental assistance in 20 years Signup and view all the answers

What problem arises from a severe housing shortage?

Prolonged rising home prices Signup and view all the answers

What action has the Administration taken regarding mortgage-insurance premiums?

Reduced premiums on federally-backed loans for many homeowners Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Infrastructure

The Biden administration has invested in major roadway projects, including the Blatnik Bridge and a section of I-10 outside of Phoenix.
The Biden administration is investing in public transit and high-speed rail.
The administration has a plan to replace all toxic lead pipes in the United States over a decade.
Under the Biden administration, the U.S. has added 80,000 megawatts of new clean power capacity.
The Biden administration is bringing high-speed internet to every American household within the next decade.
The administration has incentivized $877 billion in private funding for infrastructure projects.
More than a dozen states have seen their largest-ever private-sector investments.

Manufacturing

The Democrats passed the CHIPS and Science Act to bring back manufacturing of semiconductors.
The Inflation Reduction Act made the largest world investment ever in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and other green technologies.

Jobs

The Biden administration has created nearly 800,000 manufacturing jobs and 880,000 construction jobs.
The administration requires that any federally-funded infrastructure job includes wage and labor protections.
All federally-funded projects must use American-made goods.

Healthcare

The Biden administration has worked to protect access to reproductive health care.
The administration has made transformative investments in women’s health research.
The Biden administration created the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to find game-changing medical cures and treatments.
The Republicans have tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act over 50 times, but have failed.

Prescription Drugs

Democrats capped the price of insulin at $35 a month for nearly 4 million seniors on Medicare.
Nearly three in ten Americans cannot afford their prescriptions.

Gas and Groceries

The Biden administration has taken measures to combat rising prices on everyday items, including gas and food.
The administration has released nearly 200 million barrels of gasoline from the Strategic Petroleum and Northeast Gasoline Supply reserves.
The Biden administration has cracked down on price-gouging by oil companies.
The Biden administration has met with grocery CEOs to lower prices.
The administration signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which lowers shipping prices.

Corporate Greed

The Democrats are working to shore up the banking system and protect consumer deposits.
The Democrats want an updated Glass-Steagall Act, which would separate commercial and investment banking.
The Democrats are fighting to protect the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which regulates the financial industry.

Housing

The Biden administration has taken steps to help Americans rent, buy, and build homes.
The American Rescue Plan prevented foreclosures and evictions for 8 million families.
The Biden administration has eased rising rents by capping rent hikes in 2 million federally-funded apartments.
Under the Biden administration, there are 1.7 million new housing units under construction.

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Explore the significant infrastructure and manufacturing initiatives under the Biden administration, including investments in transportation, clean energy, and technology. This quiz covers important acts and projects aimed at revitalizing the U.S. economy and enhancing public services.