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S.126: Earmark Elimination Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 24, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (2 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Earmark Elimination Act of 2013 - 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)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 24, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| Jan. 24, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) |