Summary
A bill has been passed by the Senate to fund the government and end a shutdown. The bill contains a section that allows senators to sue if their phone data is accessed without notice. Some House Republicans and Democrats criticized this measure, calling it self-serving.
Key Facts
- The Senate passed a bill to restore government funding and end the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
- The bill includes a provision letting senators sue if their phone data is accessed without notification.
- This measure responds to claims that the DOJ Special Counsel accessed senators’ data during an investigation into President Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
- Critics say the measure could allow senators to sue for up to $500,000 if their data was accessed improperly.
- Some House Republicans and Democrats want this measure removed, saying it is self-serving.
- House Representative Austin Scott expressed concerns about the measure but noted changes could delay reopening the government.
- Several Republican senators could potentially sue, including Lindsey Graham and Ron Johnson.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will seek to remove the measure from the bill.
