Rep. George Latimer Condemns Senate 'Payout Provision' for January 6th Investigations

Senate's 'Payout Provision' Condemned

• ⚠️ Rep. George Latimer highlights a "despicable decision" by the Senate to include a self-serving provision in the bill that reopened the government.
• 🎯 This provision, added by Senate leadership, benefits eight Senate Republicans whose phone records were subpoenaed in the January 6th capital riot investigation.
• 💰 The provision allows these senators to sue the Department of Justice for at least half a million dollars if their electronic records were seized.

Impact on American Taxpayers and Citizens

• 📉 While 42 million Americans on SNAP were denied benefits, senators controversially added this "Republican windfall provision."
• 🧑‍✈️ The measure was passed while American air traffic controllers worked without pay, drawing further criticism.
• 🚫 Latimer emphasizes that American taxpayers should not be responsible for funding this provision.

Call for Repeal and Accountability

• 👏 Latimer expresses pride in his House colleagues for their swift action to address this "dishonest and embarrassing display."
• 🗳️ He announces his intention to vote for the repeal of this provision when it comes before the House.
• 🗣️ The congressman calls on the Senate to immediately take up the House legislation and rectify this issue.