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US HB7041

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Norman

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the House of Representatives from considering any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that contains a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit

  • Establishes a point of order procedure allowing members to challenge legislation containing earmarks; if sustained, the earmark provision is stricken from the measure

  • Defines "congressional earmark" as member-requested spending directed to specific entities, states, localities, or congressional districts outside of formula-driven or competitive award processes

  • Defines "limited tax benefit" as revenue-losing provisions benefiting 10 or fewer entities with non-uniform eligibility criteria, and "limited tariff benefit" as tariff modifications benefiting 10 or fewer entities

  • Amends House Rule XXI by striking clause 9, which currently governs earmark disclosure requirements

Legislative Description

Earmark Elimination Act of 2026

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/13/2026

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