H.Res. 1147 · 111th Congress

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to hold an explanatory public meeting prior to the submission of congressional earmark requests.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2010-03-09
Latest action
2010-03-09 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member) from submitting a request for a congressional earmark without first holding a public meeting to review such request.

Requires such meeting to: (1) be open to coverage by the press; and (2) provide a forum for constituent participation, either in person or through teleconference, web conference, or internet chat.

Requires a Member requesting a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit in any bill or joint resolution (or an accompanying report) or in any conference report (or joint explanatory statement) to provide a written statement to the chair and ranking minority member of the committee of jurisdiction certifying that the Member has complied with the requirements of this resolution.