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- H.R.5369
H.R.5369: Earmark Elimination Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced March 21, 2018
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2018
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 21, 2018
Bill Summary
Earmark Elimination Act of 2018 This bill establishes a point of order in the House of Representatives against considering legislation that contains a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit, as defined by the bill. If the point of order is successfully raised and sustained, the congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit shall be deemed to be stricken from the legislation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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| March 21, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) |