A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.

This Senate resolution states the Senate's opposition to earmarks, which are called "congressionally directed spending" and "community project funding." Earmarks let members of Congress direct federal money to specific projects. The resolution condemns using earmarks to direct taxpayer dollars, reaffirms a previous ban on earmarks, and states support for restoring that ban permanently and immediately. It also states that Congress needs to reduce spending. As a resolution, it expresses the Senate's position and does not itself change law.

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Sponsors

• Rick Scott Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors