H.RES.284: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the point of order against the consideration of legislation that contains congressional earmarks.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced March 29, 2007
  • Latest Major Action March 29, 2007

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Bill Summary

Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that a point of order may be cognizable by the Chair against consideration of legislation if any list of earmarks, limited tax, and tariff benefits contained in the legislation, or any statement denying the existence of such items, is inaccurate. Requires inclusion on the required list of any provision or report language inserted by the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
March 29, 2007

Introduced in the House by Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)

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