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A Senator whose 'Senate data' was acquired without notice may bring a civil action for plus attorneys' fees if the court allows recovery.
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The inserted statutory text creates a private right of action for Senators and sets a baseline damages remedy of $500,000 per violation plus potential fees. That remedy applies retroactively to disclo...
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