President Joe Biden won’t veto a Republican-led measure to end the national COVID emergency
President Joe Biden speaks during a reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, celebrating Greek Independence Day. WASHINGTON — — President Joe Biden won't veto a Republican-led measure to end the
But the White House stood firm, and the Senate gave final approval, 68-23, sending the bill to Biden's desk. The president still strongly opposes the legislation, said the official, who was granted anonymity to discuss the situation. But if this bill comes to Biden's desk, he will sign it, the official said.
It comes from one of the more conservative Republicans in the House, Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona, and draws on Republican-led opposition to mask mandates, lockdowns and others precautions that were put in place to stem the spread of the virus during the pandemic. It was among the early bills the new House GOP put forward at the start of the year.
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