Obama Administration

Definition

The executive branch of the federal government under President Barack Obama from 2009-2017. It was responsible for implementing national policy and executing laws passed by Congress.

Related terms

Affordable Care Act (ACA): Also known as Obamacare, this is comprehensive health care reform legislation passed during Obama's presidency aimed at providing more Americans with access to affordable health insurance.

Dodd-Frank Act: A law passed during Obama's presidency aimed at regulating Wall Street following the 2008 financial crisis.

Paris Agreement: An international treaty negotiated by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. The Obama Administration joined the agreement in 2016.