Posted 11/28/2023, 6:39:00 PM
Hawley Threatens to Delay Defense Bill if Nuclear Victims Provision Stripped
- Sen. Josh Hawley warned colleagues not to make Christmas plans, threatening to slow defense bill if protections for nuclear radiation victims are stripped
- Hawley led a group of women from Missouri who are victims and advocates of nuclear exposure through the Capitol
- Hawley expressed concern Senate GOP leaders could remove the provision in closed-door negotiations after voting against it previously
- Hawley feels good about where his amendment stands but stressed there will be an issue if it's removed behind closed doors
- Hawley said if his provision is not included to "cancel your holiday plans" as he will use every means to stop the defense bill