Biden to Use Production Act in National Covid Strategy

The Biden administration is taking significant steps to combat the pandemic, including invoking the Defense Production Act to increase production of necessary materials and imposing a mask mandate on federal property. However, challenges remain in ensuring compliance and effectiveness of these measures. Additionally, Biden aims to pass a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which will require cooperation from Republicans, testing his ability to foster unity and negotiate across party lines.

What significant action is the Biden administration planning to take to combat the pandemic?

• Invoke the Defense Production Act

• Increase taxes

• Close all schools

• Reduce healthcare funding

What does the Defense Production Act allow the executive branch to do?

• Lower interest rates

• Mandate production of essential materials

• Ban international travel

• Increase military spending

What mandate did Biden impose on federal property?

• Vaccination

• Social distancing

• Mask wearing

• Remote work

Why is Republican cooperation necessary for Biden's stimulus proposal?

• To pass the 1.9 trillion stimulus package

• To increase military funding

• To implement new tax laws

• To change immigration policies

What is a key test of Biden's leadership mentioned in the transcript?

• His ability to increase military spending

• His ability to close schools

• His ability to negotiate with Republicans

• His ability to reduce taxes