President Joe Biden could be close to issuing the first veto of his presidency as Republicans in Congress mount a campaign to challenge two Biden regulations and a bill to block a new crime law in the District of Columbia.
Lawmakers plan to utilize a congressional tool that rescinds recently finalized rules with a simple majority vote in both chambers and the signature of the president. The repeal of Washington's crime law, meanwhile, also cannot be filibustered. With multiple Democrats facing tough reelection prospects in 2024, the GOP is poised to win enough support to send the measures to Biden's desk.
Sen. Mike Braun , who introduced the Senate version of the measure, is optimistic about its chances for passage. The Biden administration has warned that the president “will veto” the measure if it is sent to his desk. Next up in both chambers could be a CRA resolution on the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers’ “waters of the U.S.” regulation. Republicans have criticized the new rules, claiming they are overly restrictive for farmers and ranchers.
Since the District of Columbia is not a state, Congress is able to veto any law approved by Washington voters or the government. The new policy comes as crime in the district has increased, making it a ready-made fight for congressional Republicans who have been drawing attention to crime across the country as a political issue.
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