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House Moves to Repeal Controversial Senator Privacy Provision

11/19/2025

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The House plans to repeal a provision allowing senators to sue for $500,000 if their phone records are seized without notification.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) defended the provision as necessary to deter government overreach.
Many senators criticized its secret inclusion in a funding package.
The House is expected to pass the repeal easily.

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Story summary

The House plans to repeal a provision allowing senators to sue for $500,000 if their phone records are seized without notification.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) defended the provision as necessary to deter government overreach.
Many senators criticized its secret inclusion in a funding package.
The House is expected to pass the repeal easily.