Axios reports: American cities are hiring some big K Street names as Congress passes and readies more legislation with huge implications for Main Street. Why it matters: With infrastructure legislation potentially authorizing trillions in new spending — and a return of earmarks offering the prospect of targeted federal spending projects — cities battered by the COVID… Continue reading News: Big Cities Are Set to Dominate the Earmark Process – Get the Tools to Compete Now
Subscriber Video: Earmark Process Overview (Start Here!)
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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… Continue reading News: Senate Announces Process for Earmarks
Analysis: Timeline for Application 2021
This has been an unusual year, so keep in mind: It’s possible deadlines will be extended (again). Even if they’re not, this year’s compressed timeframe may allow for leniency if you miss a deadline. If your project is compelling enough and you have the right Member of Congress sponsoring your project, you may get another… Continue reading Analysis: Timeline for Application 2021
Analysis: What Does the Senate Republican Earmark Ban Mean?
The rules of the Senate Republican Conference as recently affirmed state: Resolved, that it is the policy of the Republican Conference that no Member shall request a congressionally directed spending item, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit, as such items are used in Rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate.” Senate Republican… Continue reading Analysis: What Does the Senate Republican Earmark Ban Mean?
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Analysis: Here are the 15 Republican Senators Who Have Pledged No Earmarks
Fifteen Senate Republicans have pledged not to submit earmark requests. Subscribers learn what to do when that is the case. Senator State Mike Lee UT John Cornyn TX Ben Sasse NE Mitt Romney UT Pat Toomey PA Cynthia Lummis WY Mike Braun IN Josh Hawley MO Steve Daines MT Rick Scott FL Joni Ernst IA… Continue reading Analysis: Here are the 15 Republican Senators Who Have Pledged No Earmarks
Agencies and Programs That Can Be Earmarked in House Bills
To aid you in your search, agencies are organized two different ways: By Department By Appropriations Bill *all information comes from the House Appropriations Committee website. Please check there for updates and guidelines. By Department Army Corps of Engineers (levees and waterways) Investigations Construction Mississippi River and Tributaries Operation and Maintenance Department of Agriculture: Community… Continue reading Agencies and Programs That Can Be Earmarked in House Bills
News: $15 billion Set Aside for Earmarks
Bloomberg News reports: Senate Appropriations Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat, has been leading discussions to return earmarks in the fiscal 2022 appropriations bills. They are expected to total around $15 billion, about 1% of the $1.5 trillion in spending for the year for both the House and Senate. Leahy has said he is willing… Continue reading News: $15 billion Set Aside for Earmarks
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