Prohibit the inclusion of directed spending provisions in federal legislation.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Earmark Elimination Act of 2026?
The Earmark Elimination Act of 2026 is currently H.R. 7041 and has been held in the House Committee on Rules since January 12, 2026. The House Committee on Rules must act next to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end without a formal vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Earmark Elimination Act of 2026 (H.R. 7041 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8051 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8051 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ralph Norman (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.