The program, which provides funds to residents of areas contaminated by fallout and to workers mining radioactive materials, is set to expire on June 10.

President Joe Biden’s son is scheduled to go on trial in June.

The bill, previously blocked by Republicans in February, was rejected in a 50–43 vote that included opposition from members of both parties.

Since its failure in February, the political calculus has only grown worse for the bill’s proponents.

The White House expressed opposition to the bill, saying it would ‘undermine the president’s ability to execute an effective foreign policy.’

On May 14, three states—Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia—held primary contests for Democrats and Republicans.

Former Gov. Hogan and Gov. Justice look to flip the U.S. Senate seats for Maryland and West Virginia, respectively, in November.

Opponents of the bill say it could chill free speech because of ambiguities in the text; opponents have dismissed these concerns as ‘deeply overblown.’