Ahead of the State of the Union, Voters Overwhelmingly Support President Biden’s Landmark Accomplishments

By Danielle Deiseroth

Over the last two years, the Biden Administration has worked to pass legislation that will transform our economy and improve the lives of countless Americans. The Inflation Reduction Act includes a historic investment in clean energy that has already spurred the creation of over 100,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has kickstarted much-needed infrastructure projects from coast to coast. The CHIPS and Science Act will shore up America’s critical domestic supply chains and boost scientific research and development. 

In a new poll, Data for Progress finds enduring support for these key pieces of President Biden’s legislative agenda. Almost six months after the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, two-thirds of voters (68 percent) support the bill. Nearly all Democrats (86 percent), a majority of Independents (68 percent), and a plurality of Republicans (47 percent) back the bill.

Voters are also widely supportive of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Over three-quarters of voters (76 percent) support the bill, including Democrats by a +87-point margin, Independents by a +66-point margin, and Republicans by a +32-point margin. 

Similarly, nearly three-quarters of voters (72 percent) support the CHIPS and Science Act. There is, once again, a bipartisan consensus: Majorities of Democrats (85 percent) Independents (72 percent), and Republicans (58 percent) support the bill.

The Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and CHIPS Act include landmark investments in America’s economy. As President Biden highlights the successful passage of these bills in his State of the Union address, lawmakers in Congress should recognize their enduring popularity among voters.  

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Danielle Deiseroth (@danielledeis) is the Interim Executive Director at Data for Progress.