Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to hold an explanatory public meeting prior to the submission of congressional earmark requests.

House Resolution 1147 proposes a change to the House Rules that would require members of Congress to hold a public meeting before submitting any requests for "earmarks"—specific funding for local projects or tax benefits. These meetings would have to be open to the press and allow for constituent participation, whether in person or through digital platforms like web conferences or internet chats. For citizens, this would provide a formal opportunity to review, discuss, and provide feedback on how their representatives intend to direct federal spending toward local initiatives before those requests are officially filed.