Washington, Dec 15, (V7N) - As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, he is working to secure his economic legacy by defending key pieces of his administration’s legislation. Speaking at the Brookings Institution, Biden challenged Republicans to dismantle initiatives that have brought clean-energy projects and jobs to states across the U.S., including those with GOP representation. Specifically, Biden highlighted the creation of factories for electric batteries and solar panels in states like North Carolina and Georgia, emphasizing that these projects have widespread local support.

Biden is focused on preserving the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, a major aspect of his economic agenda. This law, which aims to spur green-energy manufacturing, has already resulted in billions in financial incentives and is part of Biden's broader strategy to combat the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden is betting that the positive effects of the law will be difficult for future Republican lawmakers to undo, especially in districts where these projects are creating jobs.

In the remaining weeks of his presidency, Biden’s administration is rushing to finalize the distribution of funds from four major spending packages: the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. The goal is to maximize the impact of these funds before Biden hands over the reins to his successor.

However, Republican opposition is mounting. GOP lawmakers have criticized Biden's efforts to lock in funding and implement last-minute regulations, accusing him of trying to limit the authority of the incoming Trump administration.

Biden is also working to confirm as many federal judges as possible, with the Democratic-controlled Senate confirming 16 judges since mid-November, bringing Biden’s total to 229 lifetime appointments. In addition, the administration is moving forward with several key regulatory changes, including capping overdraft fees and limiting "junk fees" from businesses.

On the global stage, Biden is positioning the U.S. as a continued leader in international affairs, urging the next president to maintain strong alliances, especially in response to the growing influence of nations like Russia and China. He has also continued to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, ensuring that U.S. assistance remains robust during his final weeks in office.

Biden’s legacy is thus shaped by his push to secure economic investments, judicial appointments, and regulatory changes, while also making final efforts to protect U.S. global leadership. As he prepares for a Republican-controlled Congress and a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House, Biden is determined to solidify his policies and make it difficult for his successor to reverse them.

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