Earmark Ban: Ending Special Provisions in Legislation
This act aims to eliminate 'earmarks' from the legislative process. This means it will be harder to include provisions in laws that direct money or tax breaks to specific companies, regions, or individuals, instead of distributing them according to general rules. The goal is to increase transparency in public spending and ensure funds are allocated based on broader criteria, not individual requests.
Key points
End of special provisions: The act prohibits including provisions in bills and other legislative documents that direct public funds or tax breaks to specific entities or areas.
Increased transparency: The goal is to ensure taxpayer money is spent more fairly and transparently, without hidden benefits for selected groups.
Harder to bypass rules: These provisions can be removed from a bill unless two-thirds of senators vote to keep them, making their inclusion more difficult.
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