try

foodie_engagement_tweet.py

@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ def post_engagement_tweet():
 
         try:
             print("Checking rate limit")
-            if not check_author_rate_limit(author['username']):
+            if not check_author_rate_limit(author):  # Pass the full author dictionary
                 print(f"Rate limit exceeded for {author['username']}")
                 logging.info(f"Rate limit exceeded for {author['username']}")
                 sleep_time = 86400  # 1 day