On June 4, 2026, the Senate voted against an amendment proposed by Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) that aimed to redirect $1.8 billion from the Justice Department’s anti-weaponization fund to support efforts against fraud targeting U.S. taxpayers. The amendment sought to prevent federal funds from being used for certain administrative purposes related to the anti-weaponization fund.
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Senate votes against Tillis amendment to redirect anti-weaponization fund
The Senate has voted against an amendment by Senator Thom Tillis to redirect $1.8 billion from an anti-weaponization fund to an anti-fraud initiative. The amendment was aimed at preventing the use of federal funds for specific administrative purposes related to the original fund.
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Senate defeats Tillis plan to turn $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund into an anti-fraud fund
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