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US HB7041
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ralph Norman
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AI Summary
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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
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Establishes a point of order procedure allowing members to challenge legislation containing earmarks; if sustained, the earmark provision is stricken from the measure
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Defines "congressional earmark" as member-requested spending directed to specific entities, states, localities, or congressional districts outside of formula-driven or competitive award processes
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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
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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