Rep. Suozzi calls on Republicans to 'stand up' to stop 'anti-weaponization fund'
Summary
Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to stop the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" from paying out money. They argue that Congress, not the executive branch, should control federal spending, and they want to block payments that could potentially go to people involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.Key Facts
- The Justice Department created a $1.8 billion fund called the "anti-weaponization fund."
- This fund could pay settlements to people claiming harm by the government, possibly including January 6 rioters.
- Reps. Fitzpatrick (Republican) and Suozzi (Democrat) co-chair the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus.
- They introduced a bill to prevent the fund from distributing money without Congressional approval.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Republican senators to discuss concerns about the fund.
- Blanche said while rioters could apply for claims, getting payment is not guaranteed.
- Suozzi criticized the idea of payments to rioters who harmed police officers and noted presidential pardons related to some January 6 offenders.
- Some Republican lawmakers opposing the fund have faced political consequences within their party.
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