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H.R. 5755 110th Congress House

Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008

Official title: To establish the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission.

Introduced: June 4, 2008 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 10, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 10, 2008
Introduced in House
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008 - Establishes the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission to: (1) develop a clear definition of what constitutes an earmark; and (2) report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President and Congress.

Requires the Majority Leaders of the House of Representatives and of the Senate to introduce (by request) the legislation recommended in the report.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5755: Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5755/
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"H.R. 5755: Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5755/.
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H.R. 5755, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5755/.
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