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- H.R.5258
H.R.5258: Earmark Transparency Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced May 11, 2010
- Latest Major Action May 11, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (11 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Earmark Transparency Act of 2010 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to establish jointly a free public searchable website, listing all requests by Members of Congress for congressionally directed spending items (congressional earmarks). Requires each congressional committee, within five calendar days of receipt of a request for a congressional...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Rules
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Referred to House Budget
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| May 11, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |