Biden threatens veto on GOP spending bills.

President Biden Vows to Veto ⁣Controversial Spending Bills

President Joe Biden has taken a firm stance against two upcoming spending bills, promising to veto them ​if they reach his desk. In a statement of administration policy, Biden expressed ​his concerns over a range of issues, including contentious topics like abortion policy, ‍”gender affirming care,” and a proposed ban⁢ on menthol cigarettes.

The Bills in Question

The bills‌ in question are the Military ‌Construction and Veterans ⁣Affairs and Related​ Agencies Appropriations Act, as⁢ well as the‍ Agriculture, ‍Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and ‌Related Agencies Appropriations Act. President⁢ Biden has made it clear that he ⁢will veto both⁣ bills due ​to the inclusion of numerous partisan policy provisions that‍ he believes would ​have devastating consequences.

Implications and Concerns

The statement of administration policy highlights several specific concerns. The ​military spending bill, for instance, would make it more difficult for women ⁢in the military to⁤ access abortions if they are stationed in states with restrictive laws. Additionally, ⁤it would restrict the use of⁣ Veterans Affairs funds for hormone therapies or surgical ⁤procedures⁤ related to⁣ gender transitions.

The⁤ administration also argues that parts⁢ of the bill would undermine same-sex marriage and reduce funding for critical climate ‌change initiatives. As‍ for the other bill, ⁤Biden’s veto threat is based on its potential to cut food stamp programs ⁢and hinder the Food and⁣ Drug Administration’s approval of an over-the-counter abortion pill ‌to be distributed through the mail.

However, the Biden administration also takes⁣ issue with provisions that would prevent them from banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as well as standards that would⁤ reduce the amount of nicotine allowed ‍in cigarettes.

Upcoming Vote

Lawmakers are set to vote on ​these​ two bills later this week. These bills are just the beginning, as the House will need ⁤to pass a total of 12 appropriations bills before October⁤ 1st to ensure continued government‍ funding.

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