President Joe Biden has issued numerous executive orders since taking office, covering a wide array of domestic and international policy areas. These executive orders serve as directives to the federal government and are used to manage operations within the executive branch.
Here are some of the executive orders issued by President Biden in 2021:
Key Executive Orders from 2021
The following table highlights specific executive orders, detailing their series number and a brief description of their purpose.
Relative No. | Series No. | Title / Description |
---|---|---|
30 | 14014 | Blocking Property with Respect to the Situation in Burma |
31 | 14015 | Establishment of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships |
32 | 14016 | Revocation of Executive Order 13801 |
33 | 14017 | America's Supply Chains |
These orders demonstrate the President's use of executive authority to address pressing issues. For instance, Executive Order 14014 directly targeted the situation in Burma (Myanmar) by blocking property of those involved in actions undermining democratic processes. Executive Order 14017, "America's Supply Chains," highlighted a strategic focus on strengthening the country's economic resilience by addressing vulnerabilities in critical supply chains.
Executive orders are a powerful tool for a president to implement policy and manage the executive branch, impacting various sectors from foreign policy and economic development to social programs. Each order signifies a specific directive intended to achieve the administration's goals without requiring congressional legislation.