Limit legislative earmarks to periods when there is a budget surplus and require 90 days' advance disclosure before a vote.

John James · Michigan · Republican

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Limit legislative budget earmarks to be allowed only when there is a budget surplus and increase the required advance disclosure of earmarks to a period of 90 days prior to a legislative vote.

He commits to restricting earmarks and increasing disclosure time.

Freedom Agenda - John James for Michigan
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Evidence

John James said the House approved $162 million he requested for Selfridge, and the page says he requested $673 million total for the base project.

In his current term, James is actively requesting and celebrating federal project funding, which cuts against a promise to limit earmarks.

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U.S. House approves Rep. John James request for $162 million for Selfridge to prepare for new fighter mission | U.S. Representative
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The House Appropriations Committee opened its FY27 portal for member requests and required members to post Community Project Funding requests to their websites by specified March/April deadlines.

The official House process still runs on member project requests and short posting deadlines, not a 90-day pre-vote disclosure rule or a surplus-only earmark limit.

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FY27 Member Requests Guidance | House Committee on Appropriations - Republicans
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The promise was to impose two concrete federal earmark conditions: allow them only during a budget surplus and require 90 days of public disclosure before a vote. The evidence points the other way. In office, John James has actively sought and promoted Community Project Funding requests for Selfridge, indicating participation in the existing earmark process rather than limiting it. The House Appropriations guidance also shows the process still operates with member requests and much shorter posting deadlines, not a surplus-only rule or a 90-day disclosure requirement. There is no evidence here that James enacted, sponsored successfully, or materially advanced a reform that achieved either promised condition, and there is no shown serious failed attempt warranting an effort badge.

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