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- H.RES.440
H.RES.440: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the public disclosure of all earmark requests.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 14, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (9 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member), within 24 hours after requesting a congressional earmark or a limited tax or tariff benefit, to: (1) post on his or her website for the remainder of a Congress the name and address of the intended recipient, the requested congressional earmarks amount, and an explanation of the request,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, 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 Standards of Official Conduct
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| May 14, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |