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US HR6211

US HR6211
Earmark Elimination Act of 2020


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Introduced
03/11/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To prohibit the consideration in the House of Representatives of any legislation containing an earmark. 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. If the point of order is raised and sustained, the congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit shall be deemed to be stricken from the legislation.

AI Summary

This bill, the Earmark Elimination Act of 2020, aims to prohibit the consideration in the House of Representatives of any legislation containing a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit. It establishes a point of order in the House against such provisions, and if the point of order is raised and sustained, the earmark or benefit shall be deemed to be stricken from the legislation. The bill defines key terms such as "congressional earmark," "limited tax benefit," and "limited tariff benefit" to clarify the types of provisions that would be subject to this rule.

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (on 03/11/2020)

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