A resolution amending rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to include amendments of the House of Representatives in the requirements for identifying spending items, and for other purposes.

This resolution includes bills, joint resolutions, and messages from the House of Representatives within the scope of a point of order that prohibits the Senate from considering legislation unless each congressionally directed spending item (i.e., earmark), limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit in the legislation has been publicly identified. Currently, the point of order only applies to Senate bills or joint resolutions that are not reported by committee.

Bill 118 sres 14, also known as A resolution amending rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, aims to make changes to the process of identifying spending items in Congress. The resolution specifically focuses on including amendments made by the House of Representatives in this identification process.

The main purpose of this resolution is to ensure that spending items are properly identified and accounted for in the legislative process. By including amendments from the House of Representatives in the requirements for identifying spending items, the resolution aims to increase transparency and accountability in Congress.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 14 seeks to improve the way spending items are handled in Congress and ensure that all relevant information is taken into consideration during the legislative process. This resolution is an important step towards promoting responsible and effective governance in the United States.