To require that earmarks for for-profit entities be subject to full and open competition.

1. Adds Sec. ___. Any specific project contained in the Joint Explanatory statement accompanying this Act that is considered a congressional earmark for purposes of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives or a congressionally directed spending item as defined in rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, when intended to be awarded to a for-profit entity, shall be awarded under full and open competition wherever appropriate

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   Inserted: Sec. ___. Any specific project contained in the Joint Explanatory statement accompanying this Act that is considered a congressional earmark for purposes of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives or a congressionally directed spending item as defined in rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, when intended to be awarded to a for-profit entity, shall be awarded under full and open competition.

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