

Jeff Zients was appointed to this position and will report directly to Biden. There was a second order signed in regards to COVID-19, creating the position of a COVID-19 Response Coordinator. The executive order mandates facial coverings and social distancing on all federal property and by government contractors. to commit to wearing a mask for 100 days. The first executive order to be signed was a federal mask mandate which is part of his “100 days of masking” initiative where he is asking those residing in the U.S. Biden said, “We will press forward with speed and urgency, for we have much to do in this winter of peril and possibility.” In his inaugural address, Biden stressed his goal to take action. Biden had a much busier first day as a president than his modern predecessors Obama did not sign any orders on his first day and Trump signed one. Of the total 17 executive orders and actions Biden signed, 9 reverse policies from former President Trump. He signed orders regarding COVID-19, climate change, immigration, student debt, and housing payments. President Biden was sworn into office on Wednesday and within the first few hours of his presidency, he signed 17 executive orders.Īfter the inauguration ceremony, Biden made his way to the Oval Office to begin his presidential duties.
