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Senate GOP Divided Over Controversial Data Lawsuit Provision

11/20/2025

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Senate Republicans expressed frustration with a funding bill provision allowing lawsuits against the federal government for unauthorized access to their digital data.
The provision permits lawsuits up to $500,000 and stems from subpoenas tied to the January 6 investigation.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supports using the provision, while Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) oppose and seek repeal, as House Republicans label it self-serving.

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Senate Republicans expressed frustration with a funding bill provision allowing lawsuits against the federal government for unauthorized access to their digital data.
The provision permits lawsuits up to $500,000 and stems from subpoenas tied to the January 6 investigation.
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) supports using the provision, while Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) oppose and seek repeal, as House Republicans label it self-serving.