Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008

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HR 5755

Introduced

Apr 10, 2008

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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to ...

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Congress Congressional reporting requirements Economics and Public Finance Federal advisory bodies Government Operations and Politics Government spending reductions Legislation Waste in government spending

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Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008 - Establishes the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission to: (1) develop a clear definition of what constitutes an earmark; and (2) report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President and Congress.

Requires the Majority Leaders of the House of Representatives and of the Senate to introduce (by request) the legislation recommended in the report.

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Apr 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 10, 2008

Introduced in House

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