Bill · S.Res. 517· Senate(119-SRES-517)
A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses opposition to congressional spending on earmarks, also known as "congressionally directed spending" or "community project funding." It notes that these practices returned in fiscal year 2022 after a 12-year hiatus. The resolution argues that earmarks lead to wasteful projects and contribute to the national debt and deficit spending. It calls for Congress to stop reckless spending and corrupt political dealing. Finally, it seeks to restore a permanent and immediate ban on the use of earmarks.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The bill seeks to reduce the national debt by banning earmarks and stopping reckless federal spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The resolution aims to reduce government spending by imposing a permanent ban on congressionally directed spending.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill advocates for more prescriptive and effective funding of programs rather than wasteful earmarks.
The opposite
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-4
The removal of community project funding may negatively impact rural areas that rely on directed federal spending.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The ban on community project funding may reduce direct financial support for local community needs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Curbing Inflation: The resolution affirms a need for Congress to reign in overspending to help curb the inflation crisis that is currently crippling families (Section 3).
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Debt Reduction: By condemning earmarks and calling for the end of reckless Federal spending, the resolution aims to help the United States start paying down its debt (Whereas clauses).
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Ending Potential Corruption: The resolution notes that several former Members of Congress and lobbyists have been convicted of crimes related to earmarking, and it seeks to end corrupt political dealing (Whereas clauses and Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Community Funding: The resolution calls to condemn and restore a permanent ban on "community project funding," which could impact the direct allocation of taxpayer dollars to specific projects (Section 1 and Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces Government Spending+5Reduces National Debt+5Reduces Inflation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents-4Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Ron JohnsonRepublican · Wisconsin
Mike LeeRepublican · Utah