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House GOP Moves to Repeal Controversial Lawsuit Provision

11/16/2025

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House Republicans plan to vote next week to repeal a provision in the government funding bill that allows senators targeted in the Jack Smith investigation to sue the government for up to $500,000.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed surprise at the provision's inclusion amid GOP dissent.
Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) criticized the provision as self-serving.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) confirmed his intent to sue.

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House Republicans plan to vote next week to repeal a provision in the government funding bill that allows senators targeted in the Jack Smith investigation to sue the government for up to $500,000.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed surprise at the provision's inclusion amid GOP dissent.
Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) criticized the provision as self-serving.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) confirmed his intent to sue.