Aiming to reduce health care costs and make care more accessible to American families, the White House plan outlines proposals and changes to make health insurance more affordable and improve the quality of individuals' care options. Some of the strategies used to achieve these goals include repealing The Affordable Care Act's reinsurance and cost sharing reduction requirements, increasing transparency in pricing, promoting competition among health insurance companies, and expanding the use of health savings accounts. The plan also includes a commitment to expanding access to telehealth services and increasing Medicaid and Medicare access, as well as improving rural, disadvantaged communities' access to care.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Reducing Health Care Costs and Making Care Accessible
Addressing the need to upgrade and modernize American infrastructure, the White House plan proposes to make a federal investment in American infrastructure. This investment will be implemented through strengthening federal funding for transportation projects, including highways, bridges, and public transportation systems. The plan also calls for incentivizing private investment in infrastructure projects, as well as incentivizing states and localities to invest in infrastructure projects themselves by granting them flexibility to set their own policies.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Investing in American Infrastructure
One of the most important functions of any government is to ensure that its citizens have access to high-quality education. The White House plan outlines the importance of investing in education, by both increasing the amount of funds given to schools and putting in place policy changes to lower the cost of student loans. The plan seeks to reduce the cost of college, allow for the refinancing of existing student loans, and increase access to Pell Grants and college savings accounts for low-income families. Additionally, the plan calls for increasing the number of teachers, as well as replacing outdated classrooms and textbooks.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Investing in Education and Reforming our Student Loan System
With climate change now a reality, the White House plan recognizes the need to address the threat of climate change and put in place policies that will make the US a leader in addressing this global crisis. One such policy proposal is the investment in renewable energy, with the plan providing incentives for the development and deployment of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind. Other policy proposals in the plan include reducing carbon emissions, promoting clean-energy efficiency, and investing in clean-energy infrastructure, such as new transmission lines.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Addressing Climate Change
In response to the numerous mass shootings that have occurred in recent years in the US, the White House plan proposes a variety of initiatives to help put an end to gun violence. Among the proposed initiatives include more stringent background checks, the closing of gun show loopholes, the banning of assault weapons and bump stocks, and the implementation of a federal red flag law that would allow family members or law enforcement to petition for temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Additionally, the plan seeks to strengthen existing federal laws protecting victims and increasing accountability for gun manufacturers.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Taking Bold Action Against Gun Violence
Acknowledging the changing security and safety landscape of the US, the White House plan seeks to protect Americans both domestically and abroad. This includes enhancing the United States' cyber security capabilities and establishing a new DHS office focused on identifying and countering national security threats. Additionally, the plan calls for a bipartisan effort to ensure that the US remains a leader in global security efforts, including encouraging NATO allies and other countries to increase their own commitment to security and stability.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Making America Safer and More Secure
Recognizing the importance of workers' rights, the White House plan promises to strengthen workers' rights and ensure that they are treated fairly. This will be accomplished through the enforcement of the minimum wage, the increased eligibility for overtime pay, and the development of policies to protect workers from discrimination and harassment. Further, the plan seeks to promote collective bargaining and empower workers to work in a safer and more secure environment.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Strengthening the Rights of Workers
The White House plan seeks to reform our current immigration system and make it fairer and more compassionate for those seeking to enter the US. This plan will create a path to citizenship for DREAMers as well as those with Temporary Protected Status. The plan also calls for the development of new border infrastructure and technology that will work to address issues of illegal immigration and encourage legal immigration. Finally, the plan seeks to create an immigration system that is modern and flexible and responds to the changing needs of our economy.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Enacting Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The White House plan seeks to increase middle-class tax relief by providing tax credits for childcare expenses, tax deductions for employers providing paid family leave, and tax credits for parents for college tuition. Additionally, the plan seeks to eliminate the marriage penalty and increase the Child Tax Credit; increase tax credits for retirement savings and college savings; and increase access to college tuition assistance. All of these changes will provide working families with much-needed tax relief, helping them save money and make ends meet.Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Enhancing Tax Relief for Working Families
The White House plan expresses a commitment to protecting our environment and promoting conservation. Among the measures proposed are the Paris Agreement, to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, as well as an increase in clean-energy investment. Additionally, the plan seeks to ensure clean water and air, expand renewable energy sources, and reduce toxic waste, all of which will help improve our environment and the health of our citizens. Phase 2 of the White House Plan: Protecting Our Environment and Promoting Conservation