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Earmark Elimination Act of 2020

Introduced: March 11, 2020 Introduced by: Norman, Ralph Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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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.

What's happening now March 11, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6211: Earmark Elimination Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6211/
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"H.R. 6211: Earmark Elimination Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6211/.
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H.R. 6211, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6211/.
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