Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 21, 2018Congress
H.R. 5369
Earmark Elimination Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 21, 2018)
Earmark Elimination Act of 2018
This bill establishes a point of order in the House of Representatives against considering legislation that contains a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit, as defined by the bill. If the point of order is successfully raised and sustained, the congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit shall be deemed to be stricken from the legislation.
What just happenedMar 21, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5](D-TN)Sponsor
7 cosponsors1 D6 R
7cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills9subjects
- Introduced in HouseMar 21, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 21, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House