WASHINGTON, DC—On Wednesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 6019, legislation to repeal a Senate provision that allows senators to sue the government for $500,000 or more if their electronic records are obtained without their knowledge. In a show of bipartisan disapproval for the provision, the House passed the legislation 426-0.
Rep. Rose released the following statement:
“I hope this sends a message to whoever thought it was a good idea to sneak this provision into must-pass government funding legislation,” Rep. Rose said. “It was wrong and it’s the precise reason so many Tennesseans distrust Washington. While I believe the DOJ conducted many politically motivated investigations under Joe Biden, no Senator should be able to hold taxpayers liable. Two wrongs don’t make a right.”
Ahead of the vote, Congressman Rose filed a House Resolution that would enable Speaker Johnson to argue the unconstitutionality of the payday provision, in the event the Senate fails – or delays – a vote on H.R. 6019. You can watch his remarks on the resolution here.
Background:
Rep. Rose signed onto a letter, sent Oct. 22, to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting a criminal investigation into the activities of Biden Administration Special Counsel Jack Smith, for potential Fourth Amendment violations during Operation Arctic Frost. He has consistently criticized the previous administration for overreach and the censorship of conservative Americans.
U.S. Representative John Rose is currently serving his fourth term representing Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District and resides on his family farm in Lancaster with his wife, Chelsea, and their two sons, Guy and Sam. The Sixth District includes Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, and White counties as well as portions of Davidson, Scott, Warren, and Wilson counties. Representative Rose is an eighth-generation farmer, small business owner, and attorney.
