In a statement on Tuesday in which he urged swift passage of the updated legislation, Sen. Paul said, “Strengthening the language of this bill has been my goal all along, and I’m please…
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Since the House has already passed the measure, once the Senate takes up and passes the bill, it will be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Paul’s support for the new version of the bill will likely pave the way for its passage in the Senate. Senate Democratic leadership hopes to pass the legislation soon by unanimous consent, but the timing is still uncertain.
Paul previously held up an earlier version of the bill, arguing in 2020 that he wanted it “to be stronger.”
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