News: Senate Announces Process for Earmarks

Senator Leahy (D-VT) announced on Monday, April 26, 2021:

“Today I’m announcing that the Senate Appropriations Committee will again accept requests for congressionally directed spending items on a bipartisan basis, requests of both the Republican leadership and Democratic leadership and will do so in a manner that promotes accountability and transparency,” Leahy said from the Senate floor.

As reported by The Hill, April 26, 2021

Both Senate Democrats and Senate Republicans are expected to submit requests, but check with your individual Senator’s office to find out what they will do. Subscribers receive a guide of what to do if your Senator has decided not to submit earmark requests.

No deadlines have been set yet for earmark applications in the Senate. Check the Senate Appropriations Committee Website for updates.