Rep. Austin Scott Applauds House Passage of H.R. 6019

This press release from Representative Austin Scott (R-GA) was published on 2026-04-29 and titled "Rep. Austin Scott Applauds House Passage of H.R. 6019". It focuses on foreign policy.

Rep. Austin Scott Applauds House Passage of H.R. 6019

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement applauding the passage of H.R. 6019: "Included in the Senate's version of the continuing resolution to reopen the government was a self-serving provision designed to enrich several sitting United States senators using taxpayer dollars. I condemned this provision in the Rules Committee and, before we voted to reopen the government and end a 43-day shutdown, introduced H.R. 6019, which will repeal the provision and ensure that it cannot be abused. While several of these senators have announced that they do not intend to sue the federal government, one continues to express his intent to do so, for tens of millions in taxpayer dollars. This is wrong, and it cannot be allowed to happen. I am grateful for House Republican leadership's quick work to schedule a vote on H.R. 6019, and I call upon the Senate to immediately take up and pass this legislation. Americans are tired of politicians using their power to grow their own wealth. I am proud the House voted 426 - 0 to repeal this language and will continue working to ensure that Congress serves the American people, not the other way around," said Rep. Scott ###