Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Condemns 'Corrupt' Senate Provision in Continuing Resolution

Allegations of Corruption in Continuing Resolution

• 🎯 Republican senators are accused of slipping a provision into the continuing resolution that creates a legal pathway for them to personally receive millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
• ⚠️ This provision allegedly allows senators to receive funds while being investigated for their actions related to January 6th.
• 💡 The speaker contrasts this with the lack of funding for healthcare, highlighting what he calls an ethics violation and a breach of trust.

Efforts to Remove the Provision

• 🚫 An amendment was put forward to reject this corruption, but it was voted down by committee Republicans.
• 🗣️ Republicans reportedly acknowledged the provision was corrupt but claimed nothing could be done.
• 🏛️ The speaker emphasizes that the House Republicans are the system and have the power to rectify the situation.

Call to Action

• ✊ House Republicans had promised a standalone vote on the issue, but there is no guarantee the Senate will act.
• 🚩 The speaker urges colleagues to remove the "ridiculous kickback" provision.
• ⚖️ He concludes that a vote for the bill, as it stands, is a vote for corruption.