SRES517-119

In Committee

A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.

119th Congress Introduced Nov 20, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates this Senate resolution condemns earmarks (congressionally directed spending), reaffirms the previous ban on earmarks and calls for its permanent restoration, and affirms Congress should reduce overspending. The main policy areas are Budget & Appropriations, Housing, Defense, and Education.

Who Benefits and How

The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Creates this Senate resolution condemns earmarks (congressionally directed spending), reaffirms the previous ban on earmarks and calls for its permanent restoration, and affirms Congress should reduce overspending...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates this Senate resolution condemns earmarks (congressionally directed spending), reaffirms the previous ban on earmarks and calls for its permanent restoration, and affirms Congress should reduce overspending.

Key Policy Areas

Budget & Appropriations, Housing, Defense, Education

Primary Purpose

The bill creates this Senate resolution condemns earmarks (congressionally directed spending), reaffirms the previous ban on earmarks and calls for its permanent restoration, and affirms Congress should reduce overspending.

Policy Domains

Budget & Appropriations Housing Defense Education

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 20, 2025

Mr. Scott of Florida (for himself, Mr. Lee, and Mr. …

Nov 20, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Nov 20, 2025

Submitted in Senate

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Budget & Appropriations Housing Defense Education

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"earmarks" §earmarks

Congressionally directed spending and community project funding used to direct and appropriate taxpayer dollars

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