What is gut and amend?

"Gut and amend" is a legislative process used primarily in the U.S. Congress, where a committee or a member of the legislature can remove the original content of a bill and replace it with new provisions. This allows for significant changes to be made to a bill without having to introduce a completely new one. The process can expedite the legislative procedure but may also lead to concerns about transparency and the potential for controversial provisions being added without thorough debate.