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To establish the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission.

4/10/2008--Introduced.

Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission Act of 2008 - Establishes the Bipartisan Earmark Reform Commission to: (1) develop a clear definition of what constitutes an earmark; and (2) report findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President and Congress.

Requires the Majority Leaders of the House of Representatives and of the Senate to introduce (by request) the legislation recommended in the report.

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  • 04/10/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 04/10/2008 - Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
  • 04/10/2008 - Referred to House Rules
Bill Text
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H.R.5755 Introduced in House04/13/2008