Earmark Elimination Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 23, 2018)
Earmark Elimination Act of 2018
This bill establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes an earmark. Under the bill, an "earmark" is a congressionally directed spending item, tax benefit, or tariff benefit targeted to a specific recipient or group of beneficiaries. The point of order may be waived by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn. If the point of order is successfully raised and sustained, the earmark shall be stricken from the legislation.
What just happenedJan 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 23, 2018
- Jan 23, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Rules and Administration Committee - Jan 23, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate