H.R.633: Orphan Earmarks Act of 2011

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
  • Introduced Feb. 10, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 18, 2011

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Summary

Orphan Earmarks Act of 2011 - Rescinds any earmark of funds provided for any federal agency with more than 90% of the appropriated amount remaining available for obligation at the end of the 9th fiscal year after it was first made available. Authorizes the agency head to delay any such rescission if an additional obligation of the earmark is likely to occur during the following 12-month period. Requires each agency head to identify and report...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Referred to House Appropriations
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management .
Feb. 10, 2011

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

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