Stauber Statement on Partisan Politics Preventing Senate Debate on JUSTICE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after partisan politics prevented the JUSTICE Act from moving to the Senate Floor for debate. Congressman Stauber is the lead on the JUSTICE Act in the House of Representatives, while Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is the lead in the Senate.

"In the weeks since George Floyd's tragic death, Americans have called for lasting change and they expect their elected leaders to act. That's why Senator Tim Scott and I have worked together and introduced the JUSTICE Act in the Senate and House respectively. Unfortunately, today, Minority Leader Schumer blocked debate on this legislation in the Senate. This move was truly disappointing. By refusing the opportunity to even consider legislation on this issue, Democrat Senators have proven that they are more interested in scoring political points than enacting real reform. Despite today's setback, I will continue to work with Senator Scott to advance our legislation that contains pragmatic reforms to improve law enforcement nationwide."

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