H.R. 5369 · 115th Congress
Earmark Elimination Act of 2018
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Cooper
- Introduced
- 2018-03-21
- Latest action
- 2018-03-21 · Introduced in House
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.