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S.501: Earmark Elimination Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 1, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 1, 2021
Bill Summary
Earmark Elimination Act of 2021 This bill establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes an earmark. An earmark is generally any congressionally directed spending, tax benefit, or tariff benefit that benefits a specific entity, state, locality, or congressional district other than through a statutory or administrative formula or competitive award process. The point of order may be waived by an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| March 1, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Steve Daines (R-Mont.) |