Incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain sent a Saturday memo to incoming White House staff outlining the “First Ten Days.”
He mentioned the following actions to be taken by President Biden.
January 20
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Rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement
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Reverse the ban on immigration from certain Muslim-majority countries
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Extend the “pause” on student loan payments and interest
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100 Day Masking Challenge” by requiring masks on federal property and in interstate travel
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Extend restrictions on evictions and foreclosures
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Send comprehensive immigration legislation to Congress
January 21
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Issue a number of “executive actions” relating to COVID testing, protecting workers, and reopening schools
January 22
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Cabinet agencies to take immediate action to deliver economic relief to working families”
January 25 through February 1
A number of Executive Orders, directives, and other actions are planned to advance the following policy priorities:
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Strengthen Buy American provisions
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Advance equity and support communities of color
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Begin criminal justice reform
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Sign executive actions relating to climate change
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Take first steps to expand access to health care
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Initiate actions to reunite families separated at the border