Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6211
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Earmark Elimination Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 11, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 11, 2020
Latest Action
Mar 11, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6211
Congress
116
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
South Carolina
Republican
North Carolina
Republican
Tennessee
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Earmark Elimination Act of 2020

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.

Text (1)
March 11, 2020
Actions (2)
03/11/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
03/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:26:47 PM