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Earmark Elimination Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7041| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Earmark Elimination Act of 2026," aims to prevent the consideration of legislation containing specific financial benefits in the House of Representatives. It establishes a strict prohibition against any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that includes a congressional earmark , limited tax benefit , or limited tariff benefit . The legislation implements a point of order procedure, allowing members to challenge measures containing these provisions. If a point of order is sustained, the offending earmark or benefit is automatically stricken from the measure. For conference reports or motions to concur with Senate amendments, a sustained point of order can lead to the rejection of the entire measure, triggering special procedures for resolution. The bill provides clear definitions for the prohibited items. A congressional earmark is defined as a provision targeting specific funding for an entity or location outside of formula-driven or competitive processes. A limited tax benefit refers to revenue-losing tax provisions benefiting 10 or fewer entities with non-uniform criteria, or transition relief for a single beneficiary. Lastly, a limited tariff benefit is a tariff schedule modification benefiting 10 or fewer entities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6211
Earmark Elimination Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1086
Earmark Elimination Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8051
Earmark Elimination Act of 2024
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6211
    Earmark Elimination Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1086
    Earmark Elimination Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8051
    Earmark Elimination Act of 2024


  • January 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

Earmark Elimination Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7041| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
This bill, titled the "Earmark Elimination Act of 2026," aims to prevent the consideration of legislation containing specific financial benefits in the House of Representatives. It establishes a strict prohibition against any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that includes a congressional earmark , limited tax benefit , or limited tariff benefit . The legislation implements a point of order procedure, allowing members to challenge measures containing these provisions. If a point of order is sustained, the offending earmark or benefit is automatically stricken from the measure. For conference reports or motions to concur with Senate amendments, a sustained point of order can lead to the rejection of the entire measure, triggering special procedures for resolution. The bill provides clear definitions for the prohibited items. A congressional earmark is defined as a provision targeting specific funding for an entity or location outside of formula-driven or competitive processes. A limited tax benefit refers to revenue-losing tax provisions benefiting 10 or fewer entities with non-uniform criteria, or transition relief for a single beneficiary. Lastly, a limited tariff benefit is a tariff schedule modification benefiting 10 or fewer entities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6211
Earmark Elimination Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1086
Earmark Elimination Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8051
Earmark Elimination Act of 2024
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6211
    Earmark Elimination Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1086
    Earmark Elimination Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8051
    Earmark Elimination Act of 2024


  • January 13, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)

Rules Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted