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- S.1930
S.1930: Earmark Elimination Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Nov. 30, 2011
- Latest Major Action Dec. 1, 2011
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (3 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Earmark Elimination Act of 2011 - Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider a bill or resolution introduced in either chamber or any other measure that includes an earmark. Permits waiver of any or all such points of order by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members. Makes this Act inapplicable to any authorization of appropriations to a federal entity if such authorization is not specifically targeted to a state, locality, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
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| Nov. 30, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) |