White House confirms Biden’s veto on House GOP’s funding bills.
President Biden Threatens to Veto Defense Funding Bill
President Joe Biden has issued a strong warning to House Republicans, stating that he will veto House Resolution 4665, the defense funding bill, if it passes both chambers of Congress. This comes as the deadline to fund the government approaches at the end of the month.
The White House has made it clear that bipartisan support is crucial for any funding legislation to be signed by the president. In fact, White House officials had previously indicated to the Washington Examiner that Biden would not sign any funding bill without such support.
Additional Veto Threat for Department of Homeland Security Funding
In addition to the defense funding bill, the White House has also issued a veto threat for a separate Republican bill that aims to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
The White House’s announcement highlights that the administration had engaged in good faith negotiations with the Speaker on bipartisan legislation in May, with the goal of avoiding a default and protecting the nation’s economic recovery. The administration claims that H.R. 4665 violates the agreement reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) during the debt ceiling showdown.
The administration points to various “new, partisan policy provisions” in the legislation that it finds concerning. These provisions include limitations on access to reproductive healthcare, which could potentially harm LGBTQI+ Americans, threaten marriage equality, hinder climate change initiatives, and impede the administration’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The White House concludes by expressing its desire to share additional views on the bill and its hope to collaborate with Congress as the appropriations process for FY 2024 moves forward.
What specific provisions in H.R. 4665 does the White House find worrisome and how do they impact initiatives on reproductive healthcare, climate change, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
President Joe Biden has recently taken a firm stance on the defense funding bill, threatening to veto House Resolution 4665 if it passes both chambers of Congress. With the deadline to fund the government approaching at the end of the month, the President has emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for any funding legislation to be signed into law.
The White House has made it explicitly clear that President Biden will not sign any funding bill without the necessary bipartisan support. In fact, White House officials had previously conveyed this stance to the Washington Examiner. The President’s unwavering position underscores the need for cooperation and unity in Congress to ensure a successful passage of the defense funding bill.
Moreover, in addition to the defense funding bill, the White House has also issued a veto threat for a separate Republican bill aimed at funding the Department of Homeland Security. The administration highlights that it had engaged in good faith negotiations with the Speaker on bipartisan legislation back in May, with the goal of avoiding a default and safeguarding the nation’s economic recovery. The administration asserts that H.R. 4665 violates the agreement reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) during the debt ceiling showdown.
The White House specifically points out several worrisome provisions within the legislation that it deems partisan and concerning. These provisions include limitations on access to reproductive healthcare, which have the potential to harm LGBTQI+ Americans and threaten marriage equality. Furthermore, they could hinder climate change initiatives and impede the administration’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In conclusion, the White House expresses its willingness to share additional perspectives on the bill and its hope to collaborate with Congress as the appropriations process for FY 2024 progresses. President Biden’s veto threat serves as a strong statement and a reminder that bipartisan support is a fundamental requirement for any funding legislation to be signed into law. As the deadline for government funding looms, it remains to be seen how these issues will be resolved and whether a collaborative approach will be embraced to achieve an agreement that benefits all Americans.
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