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S. 1930

BillFederalSenateFloor Consideration
Earmark Elimination Act of 2011
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Introduced
Latest Action · December 1, 2011
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
November 30, 2011
Cosponsors (15)
3D 12R
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Earmark Elimination Act of 2011 - Makes it out of order in the Senate to consider a bill or resolution introduced in either chamber or any other measure that includes an earmark. Permits waiver of any or all such points of order by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members. Makes this Act inapplicable to any authorization of appropriations to a federal entity if such authorization is not specifically targeted to a state, locality, or congressional district.

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