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S.2330: Earmark Elimination Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2018
- Latest Major Action Jan. 23, 2018
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (1 Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 23, 2018
Bill Summary
Earmark Elimination Act of 2018 This bill establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes an earmark. Under the bill, an "earmark" is a congressionally directed spending item, tax benefit, or tariff benefit targeted to a specific recipient or group of beneficiaries. The point of order may be waived by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn. If the point of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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| Jan. 23, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) |