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The House of Representatives voted 426-0 on Wednesday to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue the federal government when the government seizes their electronic records without proper notification.

The House of Representatives voted 426-0 on Wednesday to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue the federal government when the government seizes their electronic records without proper notification.

The clause, named “Requiring Senate Notification for Senate Data,” was included as part of the Senate funding bill passed earlier this month to end the government shutdown, and allows senators to sue for up $500,000 for each violation, or for “the amount of actual damages.”

The clause, named “Requiring Senate Notification for Senate Data,” was included as part of the Senate funding bill passed earlier this month to end the government shutdown, and allows senators to sue for up $500,000 for each violation, or for “the amount of actual damages.”

Retroactive to 2022, the law also requires the government and service providers to notify the Senate immediately about any disclosures not part of a criminal investigation, removes qualified immunity for federal employees and waives sovereign immunity.

Retroactive to 2022, the law also requires the government and service providers to notify the Senate immediately about any disclosures not part of a criminal investigation, removes qualified immunity for federal employees and waives sovereign immunity.

The provision stems from an FBI investigation known as Arctic Frost, later taken over by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, which obtained the phone records of at least eight Republican senators as part of a probe into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The provision stems from an FBI investigation known as Arctic Frost, later taken over by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, which obtained the phone records of at least eight Republican senators as part of a probe into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

The bill passed by the House on Wednesday, which was sponsored by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) and co-sponsored by 38 others, calls for the repeal of the section, which Scott described to the House as “the most self-centered, self-serving piece of language … in any piece of legislation.”

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The bill passed by the House on Wednesday, which was sponsored by Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) and co-sponsored by 38 others, calls for the repeal of the section, which Scott described to the House as “the most self-centered, self-serving piece of language … in any piece of legislation.”

One of the eight Republican senators affected by Arctic Frost, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), has vowed to sue the federal government under the provision, while announcing plans to introduce legislation that would allow any American affected by the investigation to seek damages.

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One of the eight Republican senators affected by Arctic Frost, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), has vowed to sue the federal government under the provision, while announcing plans to introduce legislation that would allow any American affected by the investigation to seek damages.

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The provision stems from an FBI investigation known as Arctic Frost, later taken over by special counsel Jack Smith, which obtained phone records of at least eight Republican senators as part of a probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

The provision stems from an FBI investigation known as Arctic Frost, later taken over by special counsel Jack Smith, which obtained phone records of at least eight Republican senators as part of a probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Senate Republicans pulled a corrupt cash grab by sneaking a self-serving $500,000 taxpayer-funded payout for themselves into the government funding bill. This disrespectful last-minute maneuver mocked House Republicans while insulting hardworking Americans struggling with spiraling healthcare costs and putting food on the table.

Senate Republicans pulled a corrupt cash grab by sneaking a self-serving $500,000 taxpayer-funded payout for themselves into the government funding bill. This disrespectful last-minute maneuver mocked House Republicans while insulting hardworking Americans struggling with spiraling healthcare costs and putting food on the table.

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The Arctic Frost investigation under Biden is an even worse example of government overreach than Watergate, which deliberately targeted Republican lawmakers with unconstitutional surveillance. Expanding lawsuit abilities against such abuses protects constitutional rights and ensures government accountability for misconduct.

The Arctic Frost investigation under Biden is an even worse example of government overreach than Watergate, which deliberately targeted Republican lawmakers with unconstitutional surveillance. Expanding lawsuit abilities against such abuses protects constitutional rights and ensures government accountability for misconduct.

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This provision was nothing more than a self-serving cash grab by Senate Republicans, who sneaked a $500,000 payout for themselves into the government’s funding bill. This disrespectful last-minute maneuver mocked House Republicans while insulting hardworking Americans, who are struggling to put food on the table and cover spiraling healthcare costs.

This provision was nothing more than a self-serving cash grab by Senate Republicans, who sneaked a $500,000 payout for themselves into the government’s funding bill. This disrespectful last-minute maneuver mocked House Republicans while insulting hardworking Americans, who are struggling to put food on the table and cover spiraling healthcare costs.

The Arctic Frost investigation under Biden was an even worse example of government overreach than Watergate, which deliberately targeted Republican lawmakers with unconstitutional surveillance. Expanding the right to sue the government under these circumstances protects constitutional rights and ensures government accountability for misconduct.

The Arctic Frost investigation under Biden was an even worse example of government overreach than Watergate, which deliberately targeted Republican lawmakers with unconstitutional surveillance. Expanding the right to sue the government under these circumstances protects constitutional rights and ensures government accountability for misconduct.

House Votes 426-0 to Repeal Senator Lawsuit Provision

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