Rep. Austin Scott on Removing Self-Serving Provision from Senate Bill

Background of the Provision

• 📌 The provision in question was included in a bill that required a choice between opening the government or keeping it closed.
• 💡 Both Democrat and Republican leadership in the Senate and House were aware of the language, but it did not go through any committee process.
• ⚠️ This language was described as the "most self-centered, self-serving piece of language" seen in legislation, intended to make individuals wealthy.

Financial Implications

• 💰 The provision is not for $500,000, but rather $500,000 per account per occurrence.
• 📈 One senator is reportedly planning to sue for tens of millions of dollars based on this provision.

Purpose of the Current Action

• ✅ The current action aims to repeal this specific provision that would enrich individual members.
• 🎯 The goal is to remove the language that allows one individual member to sue for substantial sums.

Path Forward

• 🚀 The speaker hopes the House will vote unanimously to repeal the provision.
• 🗓️ Following House approval, the bill is expected to be immediately put on the floor by Senator Thune and sent to the president's desk.
• 🤝 This action is intended to allow Congress to return to the business of the people now that the government is open.