Joe Biden, born Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is an American politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025. 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 U.S. Senator representing Delaware from 1972 to 2009, becoming the state's longest-serving senator. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1965 and Syracuse University College of Law in 1968.
Biden is known for his long career in public service and his involvement in key legislation. As a senator, he chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee. He drafted and led the passage of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act and the Violence Against Women Act. As president, Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act to address the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession. He also signed bipartisan bills focused on infrastructure and manufacturing. Some of his major achievements include the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. These legislative efforts aimed to rebuild infrastructure, boost American manufacturing, and promote clean energy. In July 2024, Biden announced he would not seek a second term as president.