Comparison of Selected Senate Earmark Reform Proposals (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
March 6, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RL33295 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Sandy Streeter, Government and Finance Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
In response to reports of, and concern over, alleged irregularities in certain lobbying and
representational activities, the Senate is considering various lobby and ethics reform proposals.
Some have argued that the Senate should consider changes to the process by which the Senate
earmarks spending priorities as a part of the larger focus on lobby and ethics reform.
Proposals to modify the earmark processes have been included in some Senate bills. On
February 28, 2006, for example, the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration ordered
reported S. 2349 , Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2006, which
includes, in part, such proposed changes. In addition, provisions in both S. 2261 and
S. 2265 , sponsored by Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain, respectively,
would also make changes in the earmark process.
This report provides a comparison of these three measures: S. 2349 , S. 2261 , and S. 2265 with the current Senate rules and practices.
This report will be updated to reflect any congressional action.
