The Senate will vote Wednesday on legislation to overturn one of the Biden administration’s landmark rules to address transportation’s climate impacts.
North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer’s S.J.Res. 61 seeks to undo the Federal Highway Administration mandate for state and local transportation officials to set emissions targets for federally funded projects.
The resolution — filed under the Congressional Review Act — will likely attract some moderate Democrats. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is a co-sponsor.
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But even if it clears both the Senate and House, President Joe Biden would likely veto the measure — like he has several CRA proposals.
