US HR1177 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report (including any joint explanatory statement), that includes a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit. Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to prohibit the House Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would waive such point of order.

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Title

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, and limited tariff benefits.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-03-12 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Same As/Similar To

HR1176 (Related) 2010-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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